Sandoy, Island in Faroe archipelago, North Atlantic Ocean.
The fifth largest Faroe island features sandy soil throughout its terrain, with sloping green valleys and a western coastline marked by cliffs.
The settlements on Sandoy, including Sandur village with its expansive beach, trace their origins back to the Norse colonization period.
Local artist Edward Fuglø created permanent light installations within the Sandoyartunnilin tunnel, connecting the island to Streymoy through underwater passages.
Visitors reach the island via the 10.8-kilometer Sandoyartunnilin tunnel from Streymoy, which opened in December 2023 to replace ferry services.
Sandoy contains the only sand dunes in the Faroe Islands and maintains the largest potato farm in the archipelago due to its fertile soil.
Location: Húsavík Municipality
Location: Sandur Municipality
Location: Skopun
Location: Skálavík Municipality
Capital city: Sandur
Part of: Faroe Islands
Address: Sandoy, Faroe Islands
GPS coordinates: 61.85000,-6.78333
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:34
The Faroe Islands feature natural landscapes with waterfalls pouring into the ocean, sheer cliffs, elevated lakes, and coastal villages with traditional houses. The archipelago includes notable geological sites like Lake Sorvagsvatn and the Drangarnir rock formations. The villages retain their architecture with turf roofs, natural harbors, and historic churches. Hiking trails provide access to viewpoints over the fjords and mountains.
Magnus Cathedral
11.3 km
Kirkjubøargarður
11.8 km
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
19.1 km
Tórshavn Cathedral
17.8 km
National Library of the Faroe Islands
17.5 km
Skansin
17.6 km
Catholic Church in the Faroe Islands
18.3 km
Listasavn Føroya
18.6 km
Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur
11.3 km
Argir Stadium
16.2 km
St. Mary's Church, Tórshavn
18.3 km
Vesturkirkjan
17.5 km
Port of Tórshavn
17.4 km
Niels Finsens gøta
17.9 km
Skopunarfjørður
7.4 km
Knúkur
9.9 km
Sands kirkja
2.4 km
Hests kirkja
13 km
Viðarlundin úti í Grið
17.4 km
Dals kirkja
9.3 km
Húsavíkar kirkja
7.1 km
Skálavík Church
6.4 km
Lighthouse Nólsoy
14.9 km
Borðan Lighthouse
13.3 km
Skopunar kirkja
7.8 km
Skúvoyar kirkja
9 km
Lighthouse at Skansin
17.6 km
Nólsoyar kirkja
18.5 kmReviews
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