Skálafjørður

#7 among destinations in Faroe Islands

Natural attraction, Nature, Fjord

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Skálafjørður is a fjord in Eysturoy and the longest in the Faroe Islands. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°8'17"N, 6°44'46"W

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EysturoyarFaroe Islands

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

Nearby attractions include: Lake Toftir, Sornfelli, Kambur, Norðoyatunnilin.

3.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Toftir, Eysturoy
81 min walk • Lake Toftir is a lake on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands. Lake Toftir is located between the villages of Toftir and Rituvík. It is the fourth-largest natural lake in the Faroe Islands and it measures 51 hectares. The lake is noted for its rich bird life.
4.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sornfelli, Streymoy
121 min walk • Sornfelli is a mountain plateau on the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands about 12 km from the capital Tórshavn. It is the site of a military station at 725m above sea level.
1.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kambur, Eysturoy
46 min walk • Kambur is a mountain in Suðuroy, Faroe Islands, located on the northern side of the village Porkeri: Kambur is also visible from Hov.
5.3 miNE
Tunnel
Norðoyatunnilin, Eysturoy
134 min walk • Norðoyatunnilin is a two-lane road tunnel under the Leirvíksfjørður in the Faroe Islands. It connects the islands of Eysturoy and Borðoy. The tunnel is 6.2 km long and goes down to a depth of 150 metres below sea level. The maximum gradient is approximately 6 percent.
2.1 miS
62°6'30"N • 6°43'33"W
Løkshøll, Runavík
55 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
2.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Svangaskarð, Eysturoy
68 min walk • Svangaskarð, also referred to as Tofta Leikvøllur, is a multi-purpose stadium in Toftir, Faroe Islands with two football fields and a sports arena for athletics around the lower field. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 6,000 people.
2 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Skála Stadium, Eysturoy
53 min walk • Undir Mýruhjalla is a stadium in Skála, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Skála ÍF. The stadium holds 1,000 people and opened in 1968.
4.3 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Sarpugerði, Eysturoy
109 min walk • Sarpugerði is a stadium in Norðragøta, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Víkingur Gøta and has a capacity of 1,600.
2.3 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Runavík Stadium, Runavík
60 min walk • Við Løkin is a stadium in Runavík, Faroe Islands. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of NSÍ Runavík. The stadium holds 1,500 people.