Søldarfjørður

Søldarfjørður lies on Eysturoy Island in the far-flung Faroe Islands. The village sits in the heart of the peaceful Skálafjørður Fjord. It is part of a chain of villages stretching along the east side of the Skálafjørður Fjord, the longest of its kind in the archipelago.

The main attraction here is the atmospheric house, Garðahúsið. This idyllic private country home serves hot drinks and pastries to travellers, making a visit to the village more personal and memorable.

With its colourful houses dotting the hillside and the tranquil views of the Skálafjørður Fjord and mountains beyond, Søldarfjørður is a place to refresh your mind.

Getting from Tórshavn to Søldarfjørður

Getting from the capital, Tórshavn, to Søldarfjørður is convenient and easy thanks to the Eysturoyartunnilin Tunnel. The Faroe Islands are home to a lot of tunnels. Four of them will take you under the seabed from one island to another. All other tunnels go through mountains.

While there are many tunnels in the Faroe Islands, only Eysturoyartunnilin features an underwater roundabout. This is the world’s first subsea traffic circle and it connects the capital to Eysturoy Island. When going through this tunnel, Søldarfjørður is only a 25-minute ride away from Tórshavn.

The tunnel reaches a depth of 187 metres (614 feet) below sea level. The roundabout is adorned by local artist Tróndur Patursson, making the drive itself an experience in its own right. At the roundabout, take the exit towards Klaksvík. Once you emerge through the Runavík tunnel portal, follow the road along the eastern coast of Eysturoy Island until you reach Søldarfjørður.

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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