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.

Torfinnur Jákupsson

Torfinnur Jákupsson is a renowned filmmaker and screenwriter from the Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Jákupsson has contributed to bring the culture and landscapes of this North Atlantic archipelago to a broader audience. His most notable work is Trom, a Faroese crime drama series that premiered in 2022. Trom was the first major TV series filmed entirely in the Faroe Islands. Based on local crime novels, the series follows a journalist as he investigates a murder and uncovers environmental and political tensions within the community. Jákupsson's compelling storytelling, combined with the stark beauty of the Faroese landscape, earned Trom international acclaim. The series has been broadcasted on BBC in the UK and SBS in Australia among others. Jákupsson explore themes of isolation, identity, and the interaction between traditional and modern Faroese life, resonating with both local and global audiences. He holds a master's degree from University of Westminster in Audio Production.

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