Suðuroy, Mountainous island in Faroe Islands
Suðuroy features vertical sea cliffs rising 200 meters above sea level, with narrow valleys, hidden lakes, and Gluggarnir peak reaching 610 meters elevation.
The island's LORAN navigation station at Eggjarnar cliffs operated from World War II until 1977, supporting British military operations in the North Atlantic region.
Local fishermen traditionally descended the steep cliffs of Beinisvørð using ropes to gather seabird eggs and catch birds for sustenance throughout generations.
The M/F Smyril ferry connects Tórshavn to Tvøroyri with multiple daily departures, requiring a two-hour journey across waters passing Lítla Dímun island.
The village of Sumba holds the position of the southernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands, frequently surrounded by dense North Atlantic fog.
Location: Fámjin
Location: Hov Municipality
Location: Hvalba
Location: Porkeri
Location: Sumba Municipality
Location: Tvøroyri Municipality
Location: Vágur Municipality
Capital city: Tvøroyri
Elevation above the sea: 610 m
Part of: Faroe Islands
Address: Suðuroy, Faroe Islands
GPS coordinates: 61.53333,-6.85000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:43
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.
Beinisvørð
13.5 km
Fámjin stone
1.8 km
Kirvi
11.2 km
Trongisvágsfjørður
3.2 km
Vesturi á Eiðinum Stadium
7.5 km
Vágsfjørður
9 km
Porkeri Church
8 km
Borgarknappur
3.3 km
Church of Tvoroyri
3.5 km
Nónfjall
1.9 km
Knúkur
26.1 km
Viðarlundin í Vági
6.4 km
Vágs kirkja
7 km
Akraberg Lighthouse
18.1 km
Fámjins Church
1.8 km
Dals kirkja
29.3 km
Hvalbiar kirkja
9 km
Hovs kirkja
5.6 km
Hvalbiarfjørður
8.7 km
Lopransfjørður
10.3 km
Hovsfjørður
7.3 km
Víkarfjørður
11.7 km
Sumbiar kirkja
16.1 km
Øravíkar kirkja
2.1 km
Skúvoyar kirkja
26.5 km
Sandvíkar kirkja
11.9 km
Ásmundarstakkur
13.3 km
Rituskor
13.1 kmReviews
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