Norðradalsskarð 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 the unbelievable view of the deep valley Norðradalur and the small island Koltur framed out in the ocean. This popular attraction is a 15 minutes ride from 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). 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 October to April.

Driving from Norðradalsskarð

It is great fun driving from Norðradalsskarð 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. The road is not divided by a line in the middle. No worries though, simply slow down when meeting ongoing traffic if there is any 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.