Information about Hestur
The main attraction on the island of Hestur is the mystical caves on the east side of the island. Both Eggjarrók and Múlin reaches exactly 421 metres above sea level and these two peaks are the highest points on the island.
Services near Hestur
Attractions nearby Hestur
Klæmintsgjógv
Klæmintsgjóv is the world's largest sea-cave. This extraordinary cave measures 348.000 cubic metres. The cave is on the east side of the island He...
Velbastaður
This village on the western side of Streymoy island is a 15 minutes drive from Tórshavn. Velbastaður has a great view of the two islands Hestur and Ko...
Gamlarætt Ferry Port
This is the ferry port to Sandoy island and Hestur island. Gamlarætt is situated on the west coast on Streymoy island some 10 minutes from the capit...
Kirkjubøur
Kirkjubøur, located on the southern part of the island Streymoy, is regarded as the most important historical site in the Faroe Islands. The village...
Koltur
The island Koltur has a beautiful and striking shape. Koltur is the second smallest island in the Faroe Islands. Its highest point is the monumental c...
Skopun
This is the village where the boat the Sandoy island arrives to. This harbour village is the youngest settlement on the island. From Skopun, you can e...
Havnardalur
In the outskirts of Tórshavn lies the valley Havnardalur. This is a popular part of town for the locals when going out for a stroll. ...
Argir
Argir is a suburb in Tórshavn on the largest island Streymoy. You will have a great view towards Tórshavn from undir Kongavarða in Argir. ...
Syðradalur, Færøerne
Syðradalur lies on the west coast of Streymoy island. This small settlement is a 20 minutes drive from Tórshavn. ...
Oyggjarvegur
This is the old mountain road on Streymoy island leading you from Tórshavn to the many senic sites in the northern part of the country. It is an excit...
Tinganes
Tinganes is the oldest part of Torshavn. Among it's grass roofed houses you will also find the Prime Minister's office and other government...
Tórshavn
Tórshavn is the capital in the Faroe Islands and the most populous city. This is the hub from where most people go out and explore the untouched nat...
Reyn
This is the oldest district in Tórshavn. Úti á Reyni is covered by small turf roofed houses dating centuries back. Near Reyn, you will find Heima í Ha...
Tórshavn Bus Terminal
The Tórshavn Bus Terminal is situated at the harbour in Tórshavn. The national bus and ferry service, Strandfaraskip Landsins, operates a well run bus...
Skansin
This is the only fort in Tórshavn built in the 16th Century. Skansin is nestled just beside the harbour in Tórshavn and the Tórshavn bus terminal. The...
Tórsvøllur
This is the national football stadium in the Faroe Islands. The stadium is nestled in the capital Tórshavn and holds a crowd of 5,000 people. ...
Hoyvík
Hoyvík is a district in the capital Tórshavn. Besides many new houses there is also the old Hoyvík settlement by the peninsula where kayaking has beco...
Norðradalur
The highest point Norðradalsskarð on the road leading to Norðradalur is one of the most hearthbreakingly beautiful sights in the Faroe Islands. You wi...
Norðradalsskarð
From this point you will have the unbelievable view of the deep valley Norðradalur and the small island Koltur framed out in the ocean. This popular a...
Kaldbaksfjørður
The fjord Kaldbaksbotnur sits in beautiful surroundings. The fjord can been explored along the seaside or from the mountains when driving on the mount...