Funningsfjørður Fjord

Funningsfjørður Fjord is one of the deepest of its kind in the majestic Faroe Islands. The beautiful fjord is situated on Eysturoy Island in remote settings.

There are steep mountains on both sides of the fjord. This attraction is easy to reach as you can follow roads on both sides of the fjord.

Take the road on the fjord’s east side and you will get to the settlement Elduvík. The route offers good views of the fjord along the coastal road.

Funningur lies on the opposite side of the fjord in a western direction. There is a lovely black wooden church with sod-roof in Funningur. The church sits next to the waterfront with views of the fjord.

Best Views of Funningsfjørður Fjord

For exceptional views of Funningsfjørður Fjord, head to the vantage point Hvíthamar. It will take you 15 minutes to hike uphill to Hvíthamar.

In order to reach this vantage point, find your way to the mountain pass Gjáarskarð. Once you get to a small parking lot next to the road, park your car. Have a look at this live webcam from Gjáarskarð. This is where you will park.

Now, hike to Hvíthamar. You will be stoked by the panoramic views you get from here.

Drive along the Fjord

This fjord is always rewarding. Be it in the lush green summer months from May to September or in the winter season. At one point when heading along the fjord towards Funningur, the road becomes curvy which adds to the picturesqueness of the drive.

The Audi Q6 e-tron prototype did a test drive on this road. This event with top car writers from around the world was organised by Guide to Faroe Islands.

This road makes it easy do a road trip in the northern part of Eysturoy Island. The most popular villages close to the road are Gjógv with its sea gorge and Funningur.

As you follow the road north, you will eventually come to Funningur. This small settlement sits at the foot of Mount Slættaratindur, the tallest peak in the island group.

Check out activities starting in Funningsfjørður Fjord. Even if the place is remote, you will find experiences worth trying.

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum is born and raised in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. She now lives in Sandavágur on Vágar Island located near the only airport in the archipelago. Before becoming the manager at the enchanting Fiskastykkið restaurant in Sandavágur, she did her internship with Guide to Faroe Islands in Tórshavn. Beata holds a degree in Marketing Management from Glasir Tórshavn Collage.

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