Rituskor Travel Guide

Rituskor is an amazing cleft on Suðuroy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. Elevated 289 metres / 948 feet above ocean level, this natural gap comes with an epic wooden bridge. Those who dare can cross the narrow wood bridge.

The nearest settlement to Rituskor is Sandvík which is the most northernly settlement on the most southerly island in the archipelago and known from the Saga of the Faroe Islands. Suðuroy Island hosts so many spectacular beauty spots and Rituskor is most definitely one of them.

Surrounded by an outstanding scenery, the bridge has gained much attention by travellers. From Rituskor, you will have a great view of the Ásmundarstakkur sea-stack when looking north.

Rituskor is accessible all year round. Just be aware of the ever-changing weather in the Faroe Islands. Moreover, take into account the winter conditions from November to March with snow every now and then.

Sheep and Outstanding Views at Rituskor

The grassy hill that you get to after crossing the wooden bridge is home to nothing but sheep. They graze here freely all months of the year.

With its small landmass, the Faroe Islanders have during the centuries made great efforts to give sheep access to as many places as possible. As a consequences, there are more sheep than people in the island group.

When crossing the bridge, you will get to a very tiny grass field elevated 288 m / 944 ft above sea level at its highest point. The shape of the land at Rituskor is shaped like a triangle with each side measuring roughly around 300 m / 984 ft. On this tiny grass outcrop, sheep roam all year round thanks to the wooden bridge. The views you get from Rituskor are breathtaking. From the rugged coastline to the stunning mountains.