Hestur Island Travel Guide

Hestur Island is a sparsely populated isle in the far-flung Faroe Islands. The island lies in a western direction from the main Streymoy Island.

This island holds one of the most popular attractions in the Faroe Islands. With its mystical caves on the east side of the island, travellers can experience what is believed to be the world’s largest sea cave.

You will reach the island after a 15 minutes ferry ride from the ferry port Gamlarætt on Streymoy Island. There are several daily departures to the island inhabited by only 15 people. Due to the island’s tiny population, ferry departures are made upon request. Check the ferry to Hestur Island for further details.

There is a single cluster of houses on the island. In addition, the small settlement is found on the island’s hilly east side facing the Hestfjørður fjord and Streymoy Island.

Hestur Island translates to ‘the Horse Island’ due to its shape. Both Eggjarrók and Múlin reaches exactly 421 m (1381 ft) above sea level and these two peaks are the highest points on the island.

You will take the ferry to Hestur Island as a foot passenger. With only a single settlement and a single road along the island, this is a car-free place for travellers.

Word’s Largest Sea Cave on Hestur Island

Hestur Island is home to the sea cave Klæmintsgjógv. What’s more, the cave is said to be the largest of its kind in the world. The cave is accessible by boat. Boat tours to the caves found on the island’s rugged west coast depart from Gamlarætt ferry port. Take a look at this Hestur Island Cave Boat Tour and experience the deep dark caves in a zodiac boat.

The sheer rock surface on the island’s west coast has been exposed to the North Atlantic waves for many, many years. As a result of this ongoing exposure, caves have formed into the island itself.