Mount Sornfelli

Sornfelli (725 m / 2379 ft) is a mountain on Streymoy Island in the Faroe Islands. The mountain is most renowned for its two white domes that you can see from a long distance.

Mount Sornfelli lies a 20 minutes drive from the capital Tórshavn. You can drive almost all the way to the very top of the mountain for stunning views.

You will get an amazing panoramic view from the mountain plateau. In order to get to the vantage point, you will drive on the mountain road Oyggjarvegurin. This used to be the only road linking the capital, Tórshavn, to the northern part of the archipelago.

At a certain point, you will exit Oyggjarvegurin and now drive on a much narrower road uphill. This road will lead you to the vantage point on Sornfelli. You will get to a plateau where you can park your car. Only a few metres from here, you will have the most beautiful view of the mountainous surroundings.

Radar at Sornfelli

There used to be a radar station on Sornfelli, which was closed in 2007. The construction was set up in 1961 as an initiative during the Cold War. The military interest in the area around the Faroe Islands dropped sharply in the mid ’00s.

With the military rearmament in the Arctic region, there are now some plans to reopen the station. The re-establishment of the radar is a sign of the growing interest in the North Atlantic region which the Government of the Faroe Islands pays much attention.

Many locals fancy a ride to the vantage point on Sornfelli during summer. On certain summer evenings when the capital is covered in fog, you will be above the clouds when on Sornfelli.

When standing on Sornfelli with the clouds below you, there will be lots of mountain tops popping up through the fog. This experience is truly amazing.

Views from the Plateau

There are some great attractions that you can see while standing on the plateau. Enjoy the fjord between Vágar Island and Streymoy Island on those days when the sky is clear.

If the surroundings are all covered in clouds, you can actually just wait for a moment and things can clear up. There is no guarantee that you get a good visibility but make sure to stay at the plateau for a while and it might very well happen.

Another beautiful attraction that you can spot from this place is Trøllkonufingur Rock Pillar. The attraction shoots out form the sea next to Vágar Island.

While most people watch this soaring pillar from near the village Sandavágur on the airport island, seeing the rock formation form Mount Sornfelli is great. Again, the weather needs to be clear in order for you to see it.

Sveinur Tróndarson

Sveinur Tróndarson is a prominent figure in the Faroe Islands, known for his multifaceted contributions to local society, particularly in journalism, media, and culture. Born and raised in the settlement Skála on Eysturoy Island in the Faroe Islands, Tróndarson has been actively involved in shaping the public dialogue around everything from sports, politics to preserving local traditions. Sveinur holds a master’s degree in political science from the Univerity of the Faroe Islands. As a journalist, he has worked with key media outlets in the Faroe Islands, including the public broadcasting cooperation Kringvarp Føroya and as both chief editor and CEO at the newspaper Dimmalætting. His insights are valued and he is often used as an expert in news media. His commentary reflects a deep understanding of history, language, and the Faroe Island' place in the world. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Tróndarson has taken the official tourism course in the Faroe Islands. Today, he also works as a tour guide.

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