Hvíthamar Vantage Point

Hvíthamar is a vantage point above the village Funningur in the Faroe Islands. The popular attraction is located on Eysturoy Island. For a little hiking effort, you get a huge nature payoff.

You will get unbelievable views a short uphill walk away from Gjáarskarð mountain pass. Soak in great view of the Funningsfjørður fjord and the surrounding mountains when standing on the mountain ridge. There is also also a stunning view to the north towards Kalsoy Island.

Behind the headland on the opposite end of the fjord lies the village Elduvík. You will find Hvíthamar between the two villages Funningur and Gjógv.

On days with clear skies, you will see the summit on the highest mountain Slættaratindur from the top of Hvíthamar. This attraction is rewarding and easy to reach by foot.

The short walk to this attraction is the perfect match with a visit to the village Gjógv. You can do the hike either before or after spending some time in Gjógv.

What makes Hvíthamar so unique is how easy it is to reach. Getting here requires little effort and will reward you with otherworldly views.

Getting to Hvíthamar

When driving above the village Funningur, you will get to a point when the road is zig-zagging its way up the mountain side. You are now driving on the hillside of the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur peaking at 880 meters (2887 feet).

Eventually, the road reaches its highest point. There is a cattle grid (only used for sheep in the Faroe Islands) when you get here. Pull off the road to the right and park your car here. This is where the route to Hvíthamar starts. You can see the small unpaved parking lot where the Hvítahamar trailhead is on this live webcam from Gjáarskarð.

There is an information board at the unpaved parking lot. Moreover, there is a stile which marks the start of the route. Green wooden poles mark the route so just follow them for 10 minutes all the way to the otherworldly viewpoint.

Family Friendly Attraction

As the walk to the vantage point is super soft, you can easily bring kids to get the best views. You will literally just walk along a grassy surface with no elevation. Take a look at this guide to travel the Faroe Islands with kids.

If you want to ramp up the Hvíthamar view, you can follow the fence uphill from the parking lot. When heading this way requires you to be fairly fit as the ascent for 10 minutes or so is fairly steep.

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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