Skopun

Skopun is a village on Sandoy Island, which is one of 18 isles in the Faroe Islands. This place has a fairly spacious harbour as this used to be the port of entry before the underwater tunnel linked Sandoy Island to Streymoy Island.

This harbour village is the youngest settlement on the island. From Skopun, you can enjoy a great view of Streymoy Island and Hestur Island.

The nearest village to this settlement is Sandur. There are several small fishing boats in Skopun owned by the locals.

Take the road north of the settlement and you will reach unmatched landscapes. There is a tranquility to the undisturbed views you get of the ocean and the headland Trøllhøvdi.

From Skopun to Líraberg Cliff

Reach the mighty sight at Líraberg Cliff from Skopun. Start out in the village itself and walk for less than an hour and you will get to panoramic views from a cliff’s edge. You will find that peace of solitude that is so hard to find when overlooking rock formations and endless ocean vistas. Check out the weather forecast for Skopun in order to experience the sights without any low hanging mist covering the cliffs.

Panoramic views will stretch out before you with the sensational sea cliffs. Come here during the golden hour in the evening and the scenery will be even more magical!

Services in the Settlement

Skopun is one of those smaller settlements in the Faroe Islands that despite its size comes with some basic services. Here is a list of what to find when in Skopun:

• Grocery store: Yes
• Café: Yes
• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes

With its colourful houses, going for a walk in the settlement is worth it. There is very little traffic here which ads to the relax feel when strolling the narrow streets surrounded by small houses in various colours.

Mads Fyllgraf

Mads Fyllgraf is an adventurous explorer, photographer, and videographer. Born in western Jylland in Denmark, the fresh waves hitting the shore and the winds blowing in from the north, has seen him indulge in the Faroe Islands. Mads holds a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management and has years of experiences from the outdoor recreation sector.

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