Sandur

By Fríða Weihe Verified Expert

Published: 02/06/2021

Reading time: 2 minutes

Sandur is the main settlement on Sandoy Island. With several lakes, flat grasslands and a wide black sand beach, the village is a favourite holiday destination for Faroe Islanders.

With an underwater tunnel from 2023 connecting Sandoy Island to Streymoy Island, getting to the village is easy. It takes only 25 minutes to drive from Tórshavn to Sandur with the speed limit being 80 kph / 50 mph the whole way. You can also take a bus that runs frequently between Tórshavn and Sandur.

*Sandur seen from above, stretching out on both sides of Lake Sandsvatn. Photo by Melissa Villumsen (www.northtrotter.com).*

Accommodation in Sandur

Those who are looking for an accommodation option in the village should go for Bænadiktstova. This luxury cottage lies in the most peaceful and lovely surroundings.

Imagine a tranquil lake, gentle mountains and a wild coastline. You get all of this and more when staying at this Nordic cottage with all facilities needed for the perfect stay.

Cottage in Sandur on Sandoy Island — *Part of the lovely outdoor area at the Bænadiktsstova cottage in Sandur.*

What to see in Sandur

From Sandur, you have a nice view of the three small islands, Skúvoy, Stóra Dímun and Lítla Dímun. There is a grocery store in the village, where you can also grab a coffee.

Make sure to go for a walk along the sandy beach in the village. Moreover, a walk along Lake Sandsvatn is always rewarding. This is unquestionably one of the most lovely lakes in the Faroe Islands. The sandy dunes found between the beach and the lake is one of the draws that lure visitors to Sandoy Island.

An unpaved road leads from the village to the serene nature area, Søltuvík. You can get there by car or on foot from Sandur.

*You can often spot seals at the scenic Søltuvík Bay. Photo by Melissa Villumsen (www.northtrotter.com).*

Services in Sandur

Being the most populous settlement on Sandoy Island comes with some benefits for visitors. Here is a list of what you can find in the village:

Grocery store: Yes
Café: No
Public toilet: Yes
Parking lot: Yes

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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