Gamlarætt ferry port

Gamlarætt Ferry Port Travel Guide

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Gamlarætt is a ferry port in the Faroe Islands. Situated on the west coast of Streymoy Island some 10 minutes from the capital Tórshavn, this is where you catch the ferry to Hestur Island.

Gamlarætt ferry port lies between the villages Velbastaður and Kirkjubøur. The port is located halfway between the two villages. Take the road down the rock face next to the shoreline and you will eventually get to a flat area. You have now reached Gamlarætt.

Boat Tours from Gamlarætt

Gamlarætt boat
People ready for the popular rib-boat tour to the caves on Hestur Island. The tour departs from the ferry port area.

Those wanting to visit Hestur Island will take the ferry to Hestur. Ferry route 61 sails between Streymoy Island and Hestur Island.

The popular rib-boat tour to the Hestur Island caves depart from this ferry port. You can easily park here and join the thrilling experience.

Tunnel Portal to Sandoy Island

Sandoy Tunnel
Inside the Sandoyartunnilin tunnel connecting Sandoy Island to Streymoy Island. The tunnel portal is located at Gamlarætt Ferry Port.

Beside being a port, the tunnel mouth to Sandoy Island is locate at the port. The underwater tunnel Sandoyartunnilin is a 10.8 km (6.7 miles) long tub made for car traffic.

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Stóra Dímun

Traffic lights on Borðoy Island

Norðdepil

Kirkjubøur house and ruin

Kirkjubøur