Kaldbaksfjørður Fjord

Kaldbaksfjørður is a fjord in the wild Faroe Islands. The fjord sits in beautiful surroundings on Streymoy Island near the capital in the nature-filled island group.

There are hundreds of small streams running down the mountain sides and into Kaldbaksfjørður Fjord, the most prominent being Týggjará Waterfall. The fjord is easy to reach all year round. It is home to the settlement Kaldbak which sits along the fjord. These many streams finding their ways down the mointain sides is one of the facts about the Faroe Islands that make the island group such an alluring place to visit.

You can enjoy the whole fjord along the seaside when driving in the Faroe Islands. When entering the capital Tórshavn, you will see the fjord one way or another. A mountain tunnel links the fjord to the settlement Kollafjørður and other settlements found further north. You can see a live webcam of the fjord here.

Either you will drive along the fjord before reaching the capital or you will have the fjord beneath you from the mountain route Oyggjarvegur. Whilst the first route will take you along stunning small waterfalls and streams, the latter route provides epic perspectives of the natural surroundings.

Where to take photos of Kaldbaksfjørður

The best place to photograph the fjord is from the Mjørkadalur Prison. This is the one and only jail in the Faroe Islands. The views prisoners get behind the bars might be the best anywhere.

Make sure to take in these views yourself next to the road. The prison is easy to recognise with its turf-roof. There is a parking lot next to the road where you can pull-off and soak in the scenery.

You will also see the fjord from Mount Sornfelli. This is an outstanding vantage point from a plateau high above ocean level on top of a mountain. The zig-zagging ride up the hillside is an adventure in its own right. You will see the enchanting fjord while finding your way up the hillside.

Have a look at tours and activities starting from Kaldbaksfjørður fjord.

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum is born and raised in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. She now lives in Sandavágur on Vágar Island located near the only airport in the archipelago. Before becoming the manager at the enchanting Fiskastykkið restaurant in Sandavágur, she did her internship with Guide to Faroe Islands in Tórshavn. Beata holds a degree in Marketing Management from Glasir Tórshavn Collage.

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