Slættaratindur Travel Guide
Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands located on Eysturoy Island. It translates directly into the ‘Plain Mountain Peak’ due to the summit’s flat surface. The mountain elevates 880 meters (2887 feet) above sea level.
Slættur means flat and indeed the summit is smooth enough for Faroese dancing and for photo opportunities in all directions. The flat area on the very top of Slættaratindur is roughly 1000 square meters (10,764 square feet).
Slættaratindur is accessible almost throughout the year. The hike to Slættaratindur is popular among locals and travellers alike.
You will spot so many perfect moments on the roof of the Faroe Islands. The summit itself is totally flat and you can easily spend an hour or so walking around the summit just to soak in the different views be it to the West, North, East, and South. It is well worth the time and effort to climb up to the summit.
How to reach Slættaratindur
Making it to the highest point in the Faroe Islands is not easy but it is most certainly worth every inch of the struggle. You will see all kinds of small flowers on the beautiful hills along the route.
The easiest route to the top is from Eiðisskarð mountain pass west of the settlement Funningur and east of Eiði. Both villages sit at the foot of the mountain. Park your car at Eiðisskarð. Parking here will cut the climb to the top by half. You will hike 500 meters (1640 feet) uphill. The hike will take 2 hours or less.
When to hike the Highest Mountain
You should watch out for icy surfaces during winter from November to April. The path is not visible in snow so it is not recommendable to venture up the mountain on your own during the winter season.
Icy surface during winter is one thing but make sure to keep a close eye at the unpredictable mist in summer. Low-hanging clouds will hide the highest mountain half of the time.
Some days you will not see the summit at all making it difficult to reach. On other days, you will have a beautiful aerial view of the islands.
Particularly in clear weather, you will see the entire archipelago from this location. You will have a great view of the sea stacks, Risin & Kellingin when standing on the northern part of the summit.
If you want to see Slættaratindur from a distance then head to Haldórsvík. This settlement on Streymoy Island will give you a good view of the entire mountain. You will also see the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands from the vantage point Hvíthamar.
Those who want to reach the highest peak without getting into uneven terrain can do so with a local mountaineer. Walk up hill with a tour guide to Slættaratindur.
The views you get are terrific. It will definitely add to the experiencing having a local guide by your side for safety and stories about the mountain and more.
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