Norðradalsskarð Mountain Pass Travel Guide

Norðradalsskarð is a mountain pass in the wild Faroe Islands. The attraction is located on Streymoy Island, the largest of the 18 Faroe Islands. Norðradalsskarð is easy to reach by car.

From this point you will have an unbelievable view of the deep valley Norðradalur and the small and unpopulated Koltur Island framed out in the ocean. The Norðradalsskarð Mountain Pass is only a 15 minutes ride from the capital, Tórshavn.

Norðradalsskarð mountain pass is one of the most windy places in the Faroe Islands. During winter the wind speed will some days reach 120 miles per hour and even higher speed.​

From Norðradalsskarð you will also experience the winding road leading down the mountain side to the farm in the Norðradalur valley. Norðradalsskarð is situated 270 metres (885 feet) above sea level.

The road from the mountain pass and down to the valley is 2,4 km (1,5 miles). Despite being fairly narrow, the road suits all type of cars.

You can access the epic road throughout the year. Just watch out for icy conditions during the winter months from November to March. This live webcam of Norðradalsskarð will inform you about the road conditions at any time.

Driving from Norðradalsskarð

It is great fun driving from the mountain pass and down to the small farm village Norðradalur. The road is curvy more or less all the way down the valley.

The tarred road might look narrow but is actually two lane. There is no line dividing the road in the middle. No worries though, simply slow down when meeting ongoing traffic if there is any traffic at all, and you will pass the vehicles.

Norðradalsskarð is a popular spot for travellers to capture on photos. The international luxury car brand Audi also used the road to promote the Audi Q6 e-tron Prototype. The Faroe Islands Audi event was organised locally by Guide to Faroe Islands.