Sandsvatn, Sandur

Name: Sandsvatn
Address: Sandur, Faroe Islands

#1 among attractions in Sandur

Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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The Sandsvatn is the largest lake on the island of Sandoy and the third largest in the Faroe Islands, measuring 0.8 km² with a depth of 5 metres. It is situated in a valley between Skopun and Sandur, just north of the latter on Road 30. At the northern end of the lake are the island's school centre and a copse which was badly damaged by a 1988 hurricane. ()

Alternative names: Area: 197.68 acres (0.3089 mi²)Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 61°50'51"N, 6°49'12"W

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Sandur Faroe Islands

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Sandsvatn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knútur, Inni í Dal.

5.3 miS
Natural attraction, Mountain
Knútur, Skúvoy
136 min walk • Knútur is marginally the highest point of Skúvoy in the central Faroe Islands. Located on the western side of the island, the hill has a height of 392 or 393 metres. Heyggjurin Mikli towards the south of Skúvoy is marginally lower at 391 metres.
4.3 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Inni í Dal, Sandoy
111 min walk • Inni í Dal, roughly translated to "In the Valley", is a location on the island of Sandoy, The Faroe Islands. Inni í Dal is the home ground of local football team B71, but also the location the joint public secondary school of Sandoy, Sandoyar Meginskúli.

Sandsvatn, Sandur

Facts and practical information

Sandsvatn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Knútur, Skúvoy

Inni í Dal, Sandoy