Sumba

Sumba is a colourful village in the wild Faroe Islands, known for its rugged coastline. Sumba is the southernmost village on Suðuroy Island, which also makes it the southernmost village in the entire archipelago.

Visit Sumba for its stunning surroundings and great panoramic ocean views. Its position grants visitors unobstructed views of the North Atlantic’s waves crashing against the dramatic coastline. You will easily get that feeling of being alone in the world when standing here, far away from the crowds.

Writer and poet Poul F. Joensen was born in Sumba and grew up in the village. He has written heartfelt poems about the place that formed him as a person.

Akraberg Lighthouse

Akraberg Lighthouse lies only 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) from Sumba, at the end of a narrow road. It stands at the southernmost point of the Faroe Islands that is reachable by car. When looking out at the ocean from Akraberg, you can see the Flesjarnar skerries, which make up the true southernmost point of the archipelago.

Akraberg Lighthouse was constructed in 1909 and remains active today. Make sure to go to this sentinel of the sea, where panoramic views extend across the vast ocean. The lighthouse area offers excellent opportunities for bird watching and photographing the dramatic coastline.

Beinisvørð Promontory

The iconic Beinisvørð Promontory towers just 3 kilometres (1.86 miles) north of Sumba. This 470-metre (1542-feet) high sea cliff is one of the Faroe Islands’ most spectacular natural landmarks.

Take the mountain road from Sumba to Lopra called Hesturin. This used to be the only driving route to the settlement before a mountain tunnel opened in 1997, making for an easy trip all year round. After driving for some minutes uphill on the mountain road, you will come to a small parking lot on your left hand side, at the highest point of the road. From there, it’s a short walk out to the promontory.

Make sure to cross the fence and hike up along the cliff edge to see the most amazing views of steep cliffs, sea stacks and crashing waves. Just make sure not to get too close to the edge!

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum is born and raised in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. She now lives in Sandavágur on Vágar Island located near the only airport in the archipelago. Before becoming the manager at the enchanting Fiskastykkið restaurant in Sandavágur, she did her internship with Guide to Faroe Islands in Tórshavn. Beata holds a degree in Marketing Management from Glasir Tórshavn Collage.

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