Oyggjarvegur

​Oyggjarvegur is a beautiful mountain road in the Faroe Islands. Located on Streymoy Island, this is the most epic road leading to the capital, Tórshavn. It’s especially a good road to drive when coming from the airport on Vágar Island.

Take this road for scenic sites and lots of great photo opportunities. The road is often engulfed in fog, so you might want to drive it frequently to be able to see all the viewpoints.

Attractions on Oyggjarvegur

Along the way, you will come by several photo-worthy attractions.

The most notable attraction along Oyggjarvegur is the Norðradalsskarð mountain pass. This vantage point offers a breathtaking view of Koltutr Island and the valley that is home to the small village of Norðradalur. If you drive down the winding road to the village, you will find a peaceful place with just a couple of houses and a farm.

Further down Oyggjarvegur, you will pass the only prison in the Faroe Islands. The Mjørkadalur Prison is perched in unmatched surroundings. Situated in the Mjørkadalur valley, the views here are great. Add a lush grass roof to the prison and the view gets even better!

You can also see the impressive Týggjará Waterfall from above while driving along the road. And when you reach Tórshavn, don’t forget to stop for a photo of the city from above!

Route to Mount Sornfelli

Another less know attraction only reachable from this road is Mount Sornfelli. After taking an exit from Oyggjarvegur and driving on a narrow road for some minutes, you will get to a mountain plateau from where you will have striking views.

The 4* Hotel Føroyar is situated right next to Oyggjarvegur, when you head out of Tórshavn. You will have a stunning view of Tórshavn and Nólsoy Island from this spot. 

Oyggjarvegur Facts

The mountain road stretches 18 km (11 mi) of paved surface, connecting Tórshavn to the gas station near Lake Leynavatn. From this point, the ascent into the mountains begins. The road features a single lane in each direction, with a consistent speed limit of 80 km/h along its entire length.

Oyggjavegur is open to traffic all year round. Much of the driving takes place in the mountains which will usually involve some driving through clouds.

Fríða Weihe

Fríða Weihe is Faroese born and bred. She grew up in Tórshavn, the capital in the Faroe Islands. Graduated from Glasir Tórshavn College within Marketing Management, Fríða did her internship at Guide to Faroe Islands. Fríða has since then continued working within travel and tourism ensuring a high quality all way through.

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