Kaldbak Travel Guide

Kaldbak is a small settlement along the Kaldbaksfjørður fjord in the remote Faroe Islands. Located on Streymoy Island, this place is an off the beaten path attraction in the archipelago.

You will find a great example of a traditional turf-roofed church in the settlement. There are 11 churches in the Faroe Islands with grass on the roof. Sod-roofed buildings are a key feature in the archipelago and has been so since the Vikings first settled this far-flung island group.

The settlement lies in the fjord, which you will see from the mountain road Oyggjarvegur. Kaldbak lies a 20 minutes drive from the capital Tórshavn.

Services in Kaldbak

Children in Kaldbak have their own primary school despite the settlement’s very limited number of residents. There is also a nursery and kindergarten in the settlement. When it comes to everyday good, the villagers head to either Tórshavn or the village Kollafjørður for essentials. Here is a list of what to find when in the settlement:

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

There is a parking lot next to the turf-roofed church. The row of parking spaces are located next to a nice selection of traditional boat houses. These boats are used by the locals when heading out fishing in the nearby fishing grounds. Park here when exploring the settlement.

Just before you reach Kaldbak, you will drive by Týggjará Waterfall. This lovely waterfall flows down the mountain side only minutes before entering the settlement.

While in Kaldbak, you will also see stunning waterfalls on the opposite side of the fjord where the settlement is located. The waterfalls are most impressive on rainy days or on days following a rainy period. You can spot some of the waterfalls on this live webcam from Kaldbaksfjørður fjord.