Suðuroy

Suðuroy is a mountainous island in the Faroe Islands featuring steep sea cliffs that rise about 200 meters (656 feet) above the water. The landscape includes narrow valleys, hidden lakes, and Gluggarnir peak, which reaches 610 meters (2,001 feet) in elevation.

A LORAN navigation station at Eggjarnar cliffs operated here from World War II until 1977, supporting British military activities in the North Atlantic. This installation was part of broader wartime and Cold War infrastructure in the region.

Fishing communities here developed traditions of harvesting seabird eggs and catching seabirds by descending the sheer cliffs with ropes, a practice that shaped local identity for centuries. These methods reflect how inhabitants adapted to and lived with the dramatic landscape around them.

The M/F Smyril ferry connects the main town to Tvøroyri with multiple departures daily, taking about two hours to cross the waters. Weather conditions can change quickly, so travelers should dress in layers and be prepared for wet conditions.

The village of Sumba holds the position of the southernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands and sits in a location frequently shrouded in dense Atlantic fog. This isolation gives the place a quiet, remote character that emphasizes the island's rugged nature.

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: December 6, 2025 16:02