Tangafjørður Fjord Travel Guide

Tangafjørður is a fjord making up the southern part of the strait between the two largest islands in the Faroe Islands, Streymoy Island and Eysturoy Island. Cruise ships entering the port in Runavík will sail here.

The strait stretches from the two small settlements Selatrað og Hósvík on Eysturoy Island and Streymoy Island respectively. Moreover, it spans south to the headland Eystnes on Eysturoy Island and to the Tórshavn suburb Hvítanes on Streymoy Island. The depth in the strait is 60 – 70 metres (197 – 230 feet). The northern part of the strait is called Sundini.

Tunnel under Tangafjørður Fjord

Faroe Islands are home to a whole lot of tunnels, both mountain tunnels and sub-sea tunnels. The underwater tunnel Eysturoyartunnilin lies below the seabed under Tangafjørður connecting the two largest islands in the Faroe Islands. This makes travel between Streymoy Island and Eysturoy Island so much easier. Eysturoyartunnilin is very important piece of infrastructure in the Faroe Islands for both locals and travellers alike.

This 11.2 km (7 mi) of road network reaches its lowest point 187 m (613 ft) below sea level. The tunnel system cuts what was once an hour-long journey around the fjords to just 15 minutes. Inside the Eysturoy tunnel, you can see the world’s first underwater roundabout. It features a mesmerising light installation by the local artist Tróndur Patursson, illuminating the bare rock walls with several colours.

With a total of three separate tubes branching out to connect the capital Tórshavn on Streymoy Island to the towns of Runavík and Strendur on each side of the Skálafjørðurin Fjord on Eysturoy Island, getting from one place to another is super easy. For travellers, driving under the Tangafjørður Fjord is an essential thing to do in the Faroe Islands when exploring the outdoor wonders found at every turn.