Viðareiði

Viðareiði is the most northerly village in the far-flung Faroe Islands. Located on Viðoy Island, this is the main settlement on the island.

Visiting Viðareiði is always rewarding. The village lies between two impressive mountains, on an isthmus where all houses in the village are nestled.

Getting to Viðareiði

Despite its remote location in the northeastern part of the Faroe Islands, getting to the village is easy year-round. Thanks to underwater tunnels, mountain tunnels and a causeway, it takes only an hour or so to drive from the capital of Tórshavn to Viðareiði.

Once on Viðoy Island, you will get to the village after driving through the mountain tunnel Viðareiðistunnilin. The tunnel comes with two lanes and when heading out of the tunnel, you immediately get a sense of the beauty of the place. This Viðareiði webcam shows you the road conditions just before you get to village.

There are several parking lots in the village. Make sure to find your spot and explore the surroundings. The fields around the houses are gentle so take your time and go for a stroll at your own pace.

You get a true sense of being far away in a very remote place when standing in this epic village. There is plenty to see.

The Village Church

The village has an iconic church with unique cut-outs on the exterior. You can park right next to the white painted church that overlooks the breathtaking seascape.

Villagers have constructed a stone wall around the church as Faroe Islanders have done so many places around the archipelago. These stone walls can be seen in even the smallest hamlets in the island group. All stones are gathered from the surrounding grass fields.

Mountain Hikes from Viðareiði

Behind Viðareiði stands the iconic Mount Villingadalsfjall, the third-largest mountain in the Faroe Islands, rising 841 metres (2759 feet). Hiking to the top of the mountain takes around two hours. It’s a very steep climb that is only suitable for experienced hikers. The trail is easy to follow as it’s marked with blue posts all the way to the top.

From the summit of Mount Villingadalsfjall, you can reach Cape Enniberg on foot. Cape Enniberg is the tallest vertical sea cliff in the world, peaking at 754 metres (2474 feet). You will see plenty of stunning nature when on the top of the cape, including the isolated Fugloy Island. It is not recommended to hike in the area without a local guide due to dangerous terrain. Click here to book your guided tour to Cape Enniberg!

Hiking fee: In order to climb Mount Villingadalsfjall, there is a 200 DKK fee per person. The money can be placed in the mailbox by the gate leading to the trail. This price does not include a guide.

Torfinnur Jákupsson

Torfinnur Jákupsson is a renowned filmmaker and screenwriter from the Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Jákupsson has contributed to bring the culture and landscapes of this North Atlantic archipelago to a broader audience. His most notable work is Trom, a Faroese crime drama series that premiered in 2022. Trom was the first major TV series filmed entirely in the Faroe Islands. Based on local crime novels, the series follows a journalist as he investigates a murder and uncovers environmental and political tensions within the community. Jákupsson's compelling storytelling, combined with the stark beauty of the Faroese landscape, earned Trom international acclaim. The series has been broadcasted on BBC in the UK and SBS in Australia among others. Jákupsson explore themes of isolation, identity, and the interaction between traditional and modern Faroese life, resonating with both local and global audiences. He holds a master's degree from University of Westminster in Audio Production.

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