Eiði

Eiði is a village on Eysturoy Island in the breathtakingly beautiful Faroe Islands. In this picturesque village you will find the famous football stadium nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean.

From near Eiði, you will also have a great look towards the two sea stacks Risin & Kellingin. These rock formations are also known as the Giant and his Wife.

There are a couple of lay-buys above the village from where you will have good views of the football stadium. The football pitch is now used as a campsite.

Just a short drive from Eiði, you will experience the freshwater Lake Eiðisvatn. The lake has a surface area at 0,5 square kilometres. Lake Eiðisvatn is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Faroe Islands.

Close to the Highest Summit

Eiði sits a short drive from Eiðisskarð, which is the trailhead to Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. You will drive next to heather-clad plateau before you reach Eiðisskarð from the village.

The route to Eiðisskarð has no snow clearing. This makes the road inaccessible on snowy days during winter between November and March. Always check the weather forecast for Eiði before taking the mountainous road from Eiði towards the Eiðisskarð mountain pass.

Getting to Eiði

The most common way to get to Eiði is from the short bridge that links Streymoy Island to Eysturoy Island. Here you will take the route north.

As you enter the village, you will notice a long slope rising from the sound with the tremendous hill of Eiðiskollur at its back. There is a route to the top of the hill for those looking for an adventurous hike.

Services in Eiði

Eiði is one of the more populous settlements on Eysturoy Island. This will come in handy when visiting the place as you will have access to basic services without leaving the village.

• Grocery store: Yes
• Café: No
• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes

Take a look at guided activities starting in Eiði. A guided tour starting off from the village might be just what opens up layers of the culture and nature found nowhere but when a local guide is there with you.

Høgni Reistrup

Høgni Reistrup is the CEO and Co-founder of Guide to Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Høgni has deep roots in the archipelago. He co-founded the marketplace Guide to Faroe Islands in 2018 as a way for travellers to plan and explore the best of the island group.

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