Sagas of Sandoy Island | Group Tour

Explore hidden treasures, modern cave paintings, and stories of influential men and women linking Kirkjubø and Sandoy. This tour offers a mix of geological features, archaeological sites, beautiful white sandy beaches with dunes, and steep cliffs where birds nest.

Kirkjubøur – the Medieval Cultural Center

We start at 9 AM, heading north through Havnardal. If the weather is clear, you’ll enjoy great views of Vágar, Koltur, Hestur, and Sandoy as we cross the ridge.

Our first stop is Kirkjubø, the old cultural center of the Faroe Islands and one of the few places that can make you feel as if you’ve stepped back into the Middle Ages. We’ll take a short walk around this charming village and share stories about its historical events, myths, and legends that have connected Kirkjubø and Sandoy through the ages.

New Subsea Tunnel with Cave Paintings

After Kirkjubø, we head to the old ferry port, the starting point for Sandoy. We’ll go through an almost 11-kilometer-long tunnel, 155 meters below sea level at its deepest. Driving through the tunnel won’t be dull as several visual artworks by the famous Faroese artist, Edward Fuglø, are revealed along the way. In the form of modern cave paintings, Edvard has visualized excerpts of Faroese history, myths, legends, and other artworks that will capture your attention as we drive through.

The underwater tunnel leads out into a valley, about midway on Sandoy island, and from there, we can decide which villages to visit and in what order, along with the island’s attractions.

The Village that Entered the Guinness Book of Records

Skopun, only 9 km2, is the smallest municipality in the Faroe Islands. It was once famous for having the world’s largest mailbox. The record has been broken since, but the big 7.42-meter-tall blue mailbox is still a sight to see. It stands out in the village with its narrow streets. Before the tunnel, the harbor was the main connection between Streymoy and Sandoy. On a clear day, you can see the ferry port on Streymoy and Kirkjubø.

Irish Hermits and Unique Nature

Between Sandsvatn, the third-largest lake in the Faroe Islands, and the sea, there’s a beautiful white sandy beach covered by mystical dunes. The area is home to several rare plants and insects not discovered elsewhere in the Faroe Islands. It’s a protected area, but we can still walk around. Research and excavations around Sandur suggest it could be the oldest village in the Faroe Islands, dating back to 200-300 AD, perhaps even earlier. On clear days, it is possible to see the island Skúvoy, known for its rich and varied bird population and designated a Ramsar area.

Good to know

• •Duration: approximately 7 hours.
• •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
• •Offered in 1 language.
• •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

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Best time to visit

Sandur is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular hiking tours slots in Sandur sell out.