Toftir Travel Guide

Toftir is a village on Eysturoy Island in the windswept Faroe Islands. This place is home to the football stadium, Svangaskarð, hidden on a mountain hillside. Lake Toftavatn is a nearby nature attraction.

In order to get to this village from Tórshavn, take the Eysturoyartunnilin Tunnel. The underwater tunnel will get you to the village after only a short drive. Toftir is perched on the easter coast of Eysturoy Island.

Getting from Tórshavn to Toftir

This is how to get to Toftir from Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. The Eysturoyartunnilin Tunnel makes for an easy ride from Streymoy Island to Eysturoy Island and Toftir. The subsea tunnel stretches 11.2 km (7 mi) beneath the North Atlantic Ocean, connecting the capital to Eysturoy Island. Follow these steps in order to reach Toftir.

When in Tórshavn or nearby, follow signs to the tunnel entrance. This is a toll tunnel like all underwater tunnels in the Faroe Islands. No worries, though. All Car Rental companies will arrange a seamless passage through all tunnels in the Faroe Islands when picking up your car at Vágar Airport as most travellers do who want a Faroe Islands road trip.

After emerging from the tunnel on Eysturoy Island, take the first exit in the roundabout found just outside the tunnel. Now head south towards Toftir. Distances in the Faroe Islands are always very short. The entire journey from Tórshavn to Toftir takes only 20 minutes.

Once in Toftir, the village unfolds like a picture postcard. The Svangaskarð stadium, home to B68 Toftir football club, commands attention with its striking location. Built into the hillside, the ground offers spectators not just football matches but panoramic views of the mountains and ocean. The sight of players competing against a backdrop like this is something else.

Beyond football, visitors should prioritise Lake Toftavatn, a serene body of water surrounded by rolling hills. The lake is one of the most lovely lakes in the Faroe Islands and best reached from nearby village Runavík. A well-marked hiking trail circles the lake from Runavík, offering excellent opportunities for birdwatching and experiencing the unique heather landscape very unique for this place. The walk takes about two hours and is always a great experience.

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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