Hellurnar Travel Guide

Hellurnar is a small settlement on Eysturoy Island in the nature-filled Faroe Islands. There are only some 25 houses in this small hamlet.

When standing in Hellurnar, you will have a view towards Oyndarfjørður and Kalsoy Island. Hellurnar lies in a small fjord named after the village on the opposite side of the fjord, Oyndarfjørður.

For those looking for a true adventure, hiking from Hellurnar to Fuglafjørður is a great mountain activity. Take a look here for all the details for the great hike from Fuglafjørður to Hellurnar or the other way around.

Services in Hellurnar

This place is very small and with very few inhabitants. Due to the size of the settlement, villagers head to either Norðskáli or the villages along the Skálafjørður fjord when in need of food and other essentials.

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

It takes 20 minutes to drive from the settlement to the nearest grocery store. There are parking options for those who want to walk around the place. Moreover, if you plan to go for a hike from Hellurnar to the village Fuglafjørður, you will find space for your car along the only road in the settlement.

The bus connectivity to this place is very modest. Check out the public bus to Oyndarfjørður when in need of taking the bus to the fjord. Renting a car will give you much more flexibility and will get you easily to the small cluster of houses found on this spot on Eysturoy Island.

Salmon Farming Fjord

Salmon from the Faroe Islands is exported to various markets around the world. When in Hellurnar, you will see farming pens on the Oyndarfjørður fjord. You will see the salmon pens with steep mountains as a backdrop when looking out the pristine fjord. Salmon farmers sail to the pens on a daily base to secure the premium quality of the salmon.

Sveinur Tróndarson

Sveinur Tróndarson is a prominent figure in the Faroe Islands, known for his multifaceted contributions to local society, particularly in journalism, media, and culture. Born and raised in the settlement Skála on Eysturoy Island in the Faroe Islands, Tróndarson has been actively involved in shaping the public dialogue around everything from sports, politics to preserving local traditions. Sveinur holds a master’s degree in political science from the Univerity of the Faroe Islands. As a journalist, he has worked with key media outlets in the Faroe Islands, including the public broadcasting cooperation Kringvarp Føroya and as both chief editor and CEO at the newspaper Dimmalætting. His insights are valued and he is often used as an expert in news media. His commentary reflects a deep understanding of history, language, and the Faroe Island' place in the world. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Tróndarson has taken the official tourism course in the Faroe Islands. Today, he also works as a tour guide.

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