Havnardalur Travel Guide

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In the outskirts of Tórshavn on Streymoy island lies the valley Havnardalur. You will find a quiet plantation and a gravel path running through the valley. Havnardalur is situated only a 10 minutes drive from Tórshavn city centre.

The valley is lovely and peaceful. No need to put on any heaviest hiking boots to go on a stroll here.

The river Sandá runs from the Lake Havnadalsvatn on top of the valley and down through the plantation. Walking here and simply listening to the river adds to the scenery and makes it a relaxing place to visit. 

Havnardalur is a quite well hidden place with very few people around. Every now and then, you might bump into some locals enjoying the fresh air or walking the dog.

Vesturskin is the Faroese work for evening glow. The locals fancy a walk in the park especially won calm days and evening. Photo by Mads Fyllgraf.

There are several parking spots in the valley. Once you enter the park, you will also find benches where you can have a seat along the route.

If you want to go by bus, jump on one of the red busses heading to Kirkjubøur from Steinatún bus central in Tórshavn. Jump off the bus at Norðasta Horn. From here you will walk one kilometre through the valley to the plantation.

The plantation is the second highest located in the Faroe Islands after the one in Vágur on Suðuroy island. The first tree were planted in the 70ties. 

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