Mikladalur

Mikladalur is a village on Kalsoy Island located in the northern part of the unbelievable Faroe Islands. Mikladalur means “the great valley”. It is the most spacious valley on the island. There are several beautiful turf houses in the village.

The iconic statue Kópakonan stands by the shoreline in Mikladalur. In order to reach Kópakonan, directly translated to the Seal Woman, you will walk down a steep hillside on good stairs. There is a great view of the nearby Kunoy Island from Mikladalur.

​The most popular sight in the village is the turf house with a small turfed shack beside the house. You will find this attraction when you drive down the valley and into the village.

Mikladalur is located next to the village Trøllanes. You will pass Mikladalur when exploring Trøllanes further north on the island.

In order to reach Mikladalur, you will take a 20 minutes ferry from Borðoy Island to Kalsoy Island. The ferry to Kalsoy Island departs from the city Klaksvík.

Once you get to Kalsoy Island, you will head north along the narrow island’s east face. Before you get to Mikladalur, you will pass through three mountain tunnels. These tunnels are all single-track and they come with lay-bys to smoothen oncoming traffic.

Once you drive out of the third tunnel on the island, you will find yourself in a wide valley. This is where you will find the settlement.

First, you need to pull off the main road and head down the valley. You will pass one of very few plantations in the archipelago while heading down the hill.

Getting to the Seal Woman Statue in Mikladalur

The Seal Woman statue stands next to the waterfront. You will enjoy the views of the statue best when descending the stairs from the village and all the way down to the shoreline.

On the basalt floor at the end of the stairs, you will be able to stand next to the statue and enjoying the breathtaking ocean views. The attraction is open for visitors all year round.

Take a look at tours starting in Mikladalur. Joining a local tour will add something special to your time in the coastal settlement.

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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