Oyndarfjørður

Oyndarfjørður is a small village on the northeastern shore of Eysturoy Island in the far-flung Faroe Islands. The settlement is located by a fjord of the same name.

Oyndarfjørður lies at the end of a remote paved road between beautiful mountains. The only other village on this road is Hellurnar. On this live webcam of the road, you can see the current road conditions.

Oyndarfjørður is a quaint settlement, home to only 80 houses, with traditional boat houses perched along the coastline. These boat houses contain small fishing boats used occasionally for deep sea fishing.

Boats used for Faroe Islands salmon farming sail from Oyndarfjørður on a daily base. From the settlement, you can see salmon pens in the fjord.

In Oyndarfjørður, you can see a beautiful white-painted church with a turf roof from 1838.

The Legend of the Rocking Stones

A local legend tells of an old sorceress from Oyndarfjørður, who once cursed two pirate ships and turned them into stone. She condemned the stones to remain at the water’s edge forever, rocking endlessly back and forth. These rocks are known as Rinkusteinar, which translates to “the Rocking Stones”.

These two stones do actually rock with the motion of the waves! A chain has been tied from the stones to the mainland, making it easier to see their movement.

You can find the rocking stones off the shore just south of the village.

Hiking Trails near Oyndarfjørður

Hiking enthusiasts will find great hiking opportunities in the Oyndarfjørður area with panoramic views of the fjord and mountains. Take a look at the best hikes in the Faroe Islands. One of the popular hikes is the route from Fuglafjørður to Hellurnar, taking you through mountain scenery found nowhere else. You can continue on a marked trail from Hellurnar to Oyndarfjørður and even onward to Elduvík.

Oyndarfjørður is located fairly close to some of the main attractions on Eysturoy Island. Mount Slættaratindur, the highest peak in the Faroe Islands, is only a short drive away. An easier and much shorter hike, yet still with breathtaking vistas, is the Hvíthamar Vantage Point.

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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