Slættaratindur, Eysturoy

Name: Slættaratindur
Address: Eysturoy, Faroe Islands

#1 among attractions in Eysturoy

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, at an elevation of 880 metres. It is located in the northern part of Eysturoy, between the villages of Eiði, Gjógv, and Funningur. Funningur lies at the foot of the mountain, however, the summit is not visible from the village. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2887 ftProminence: 2887 ftCoordinates: 62°17'48"N, 7°0'48"W

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Eysturoy Faroe Islands

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

Nearby attractions include: Lake Eiði, Funningur Church, Gjógvaráfjall, Fossá.

1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Eiði, Eysturoy
41 min walk • Lake Eiði is a lake on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands. Lake Eiði is located between the villages of Eiði and Ljósá. It is the fifth-largest natural lake in the Faroe Islands, with a natural size of 47 hectares that has been increased to 1.14 square kilometers.
1.6 miSE
Church
Funningur Church, Eysturoy
42 min walk • Funninger Church, in the village of Funningur, is one of the 10 old wooden churches in the Faroe Islands. It was inaugurated on 30 November 1847 and is for that reason the newest of the old traditional wooden churches. Porkeri Church was also inaugurated in 1847 but a few months beforehand.
6.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gjógvaráfjall, Eysturoy
175 min walk • Gjógvaráfjall is a 345-metre-high mountain overlooking the village of Vágur. The mountain is located north of Vágseiði in the western part of the village. Some of the houses in Vágur are located on Gjógavaráfjall.
3.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Fossá, Haldarsvík
96 min walk • Fossurin í Fossá is one of the highest waterfalls in the Faroe Islands, and one of the biggest attractions in northern Streymoy. "Fossá" in the Faroese language means "river with waterfalls", and there are several streams in Faroe Island with such a name.
0.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gráfelli, Eysturoy
13 min walk • Gráfelli is the second highest mountain of the Faroe Islands located on the island of Eysturoy. It has an elevation of 856 metres. Slættaratindur just south-east of the mountain is 24 metres higher at 880 metres, the highest point of the Faroes. Funningur lies at the foot of both Slættaratindur and Gráfelli.
2.9 miNE
Village
Gjógv
75 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Gjógv is the Gjógv sea-filled gorge itself, which is a must-see for visitors seeking breathtaking natural beauty. The gorge is surrounded by steep cliffs and offers stunning views of the North Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular...
3.1 miNW
Rock, Nature
Risin og Kellingin, Eysturoy
80 min walk • Risin og Kellingin are two sea stacks just off the northern coast of the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands close to the town of Eiði. The name Risin og Kellingin means The Giant and the Witch and relates to an old legend about their origins.
5.4 miE
Village
Oyndarfjørður
137 min walk • Oyndarfjørður is a village on the northeastern coast of the Faroese island of Eysturoy in the Runavíkar municipality. The 2020 population was 143. Its postal code is FO 690. The town's church dates from 1838. It is famous for two rinkusteinar, or rocking stones, located in the sea nearby.
4.1 miW
Village
Tjørnuvík
106 min walk • Tjørnuvík is the northernmost village on Streymoy in Sunda Municipality, Faroe Islands. The 2015 population was 54. Its postal code is FO 445. Its current church was built in 1937.
6.2 miSW
Village
Saksun
158 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saksun is the iconic Dúvugarðar farm, a historic turf-roofed farmhouse that offers a glimpse into the traditional Faroese way of life. Visitors can explore the well-preserved buildings and learn about the rich cultural heritage of the...