Funningur

Funningur is a quiet village on Eysturoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. The settlement sits at the foot of Slættaratindur which is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

According to legends, the first settlers in the Faroe Islands arrived in the deep valley as the first thing. Funningur sits in beautiful surroundings next to the rugged coastline.

There are two different routes to the settlement. You can either drive along the epic Funningsfjørður fjord or take the curvy, verdant road from the village Eiði.

The iconic zigzagging road to the seaside settlement is spectacular. You will get a great view of the sight from the road leading to Gjógv. The winding road slides its way down the mountainside from the highest mountain Slættaratindur rising 880m (2887 feet) above sea level.

The Sod-roofed Church

There is a lovely traditional wooden and turf-roofed church in Funningur. A peaceful stream runs through the village.

Look up the high mountain when in the village. The mountain you see from here is Mount Slættaratindur, which is the highest mountain in the archipelago.

Just above Funningur lies Hvíthamar which is a popular sight among travellers. The village is a 35 minutes drive from Tórshavn when taking the Eysturoy Tunnel shortcut from Streymoy Island.

When you stand at Hvíthamar, you will have a panoramic view of the village and its surroundings. The hike to Hvíthamar will take you less than 15 minutes.

Services in Funningur

Funningur is a small and quiet hamlet in the Faroe Islands. This is also reflected in the services available when there.

• Grocery store: No
• Café: No
• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes

The locals head to the settlement Norðskáli for food and other essential services. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to Norðskáli.

Høgni Reistrup

Høgni Reistrup is the CEO and Co-founder of Guide to Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Høgni has deep roots in the archipelago. He co-founded the marketplace Guide to Faroe Islands in 2018 as a way for travellers to plan and explore the best of the island group.

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