Oyndarfjørður

城市概覽

Landscape The island has a stunning landscape. Eysturoy is extremely rugged, with some 66 mountain peaks, including Slættaratindur, the highest peak in the archipelago. The region up north is both steep and high. In this area you will find the highest mountains in the Faroes, as well as a number of steep headlands, high vertical sea cliffs, narrow clefts, and green fertile valleys. Visitors in this part of Eysturoy will be rewarded with numerous breath-taking views. The two tourist offices in Eysturoy have several guided hikes on their programme. Meanwhile, the landscape in the southern region is rather flat and smooth.

Industry Fishery is the main industry in the Faroe islands, with 97% of the export value coming from fish and fish products. And Eysturoy certainly isn't an exception in this area, with people mainly making a living from the sea, fx from pelagic fish and saltfish production, salmon slaughtering, fish factories, fish auctions, landing stations and engineering industry amongst others. However, there are many other industrial activities on Eysturoy, and large trade and service industries on the eastern arm of Skálafjørður.

Towns and villages

The population counts 10,586. There are 9 municipalities and 38 villages.

1MISSING WIKILINK Gjógv - The small picturesque settlement of Gjógv (Gorge) on the north of the island Eysturoy is a popular place for tourists to visit. The village is named for a 200-metre (650-ft) long sea-filled gorge that runs north to the sea from the village. The village is close to Slættaratindur, the highest peak on the Faroes. 2MISSING WIKILINK Eiði - Eiði is in the far north-west of Eysturoy. 3 Funningur 4 Elduvík 5 Æðuvík 6MISSING WIKILINK Oyndarfjørður 7 Fuglafjørður 8 Leirvík 9 Gøta (Norðragøta) 10 Nes 11 Runavík 12 Toftir 13 Strendur 14 Selatrað

Visitor information 1 Visit Runavik, Heiðavegur 13, Saltangará, ☏ +298 417060, [email protected]. May 1-Sep 30: M–F 09:00–16:00; Oct 1-Apr 30: Sa 10:00–14:00. Main visitor ce

如何抵達

Eysturoy is in the centre of the Faroes, and is connected with Streymoy via a road bridge over the sound. It is possible to reach the island by public bus or by ferry. The inter-town bus system, (Bygdaleiðir, takes in all settlements. For information about public transport get a schedule (Ferðaætlan) listing the various timetables for the inter-town buses (and ferries) from the tourist office, or from the central bus station near the harbour in Tórshavn. The southern towns are more quickly reached from the capital Tórshavn via car ferry. To get in from Streymoy, take bus routes 400, 401 or 450. Buses connect Tórshavn with Gøta every 1-2 hours on weekday and every 2-3 hours on weekends (85 kr for adults, 45 kr for children). Gøta with the rest of Eysturoy.

當地交通

Public transport There are bus services to all places on Eysturoy every day. Transport is quite expensive, so check for student discount or multiple-ride-cards. Students, children and pensioners are eligible for discounts on fares provided they show a student or pensioner identity card.

Car rental BBR-Service. Skriðuvegur 18, Lambareiði. ☏ +298 449111. bbrbbr.fo

Bus rental AP Busskoyring. Beitisvegur 6 Leirvík. ☏ +298 235250. bussbuss.fo Fjarðataxi. Theodor Poulsen. ☏ +298 217910 Jóhan Sigurð Weihe. Runavik. ☏ +298 218010. jsw.bilarmail.fo

Taxi Snar Taxa. Skála. ☏ +298 586058 Fjarđataxi. Toftir. ☏ +298 217910

必看景點

Numerous hanging valleys on the route to Oyndarfjørður. Outstanding views of the islands Kalsoy and Kunoy from Oyndarfjørður. The Fuglafjørður harbour is colourful and extremely busy, but following the old path to Hellur up to the cairn on the top of the pass, you will soon regain your peace of mind. 1 Slættaratindur (Eysturoy). At 880 m, is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. It is well worth climbing. The only downside is that the summit is often wrapped in fog. (updated Jan 2021) 2 The Lake of Toftavatn (the lake is in the south of Eysturoy, on the east coast of the fjord, Skálafjørður). The low rolling hills around the idyllic lake, have the widest stretches of heather on the islands. They are considered unique in the Faroes. Furthermore, the terrain is a splendid choice for an outing. (updated Nov 2016) 3 Rinkusteinar (the rocking stones) (signed footpath near road junction just before the village.). An unusual natural phenomenon at Oyndarfjørður, two very large boulders which permanently stand rocking in the ocean, just a few metres from the shore. The stones have been rocking as far back as anyone can tell. Of geological interest, but some may find it visually a bit underwhelming, as the movement is very small. (updated Jan 2021) The Gorge. A small beautiful natural port in a rock column at Gjógv. Gjógv is very popular with tourists. The port was the centre of a royal visit to Eysturoy by the Danish royals Crown Prince Frederik and his wife Crown Princess Mary in June 2006. (updated Nov 2016) 4 The Varmakelda (south of Fuglafjørður). These thermal springs are an indication of the volcanic origin of the archipelago. (updated Nov 2016) 5 Risin og Kellingin (the Giant and his Wife) (off the northern tip of the island, close to the village of Eiði). From the top of an easily accessible mountain you can lie on your stomach and look vertically down on the two magnificent basalt sea stacks Risin and Killingin. Legend has it that the two giants had come to to

體驗活動

Hiking - The two tourist offices in Eysturoy have several guided hikes on their programme, such as climbing the highest mountain. Hiking over the hills to Ambadalur northwest of Gjógv will yield a wonderful vista out over the sea stack called Búgvin. At 188 metres it is the tallest sea stack in the Faroes. Football: the playing season is April-Oct. Víkingur Gøta play soccer in the Premier League, Faeroes' top tier. Their home ground Sarpugerði (capacity 3000) is by Norðragøta harbour. Ítróttarfelag Fuglafjarðar or ÍF were relegated in 2024 so they play in 1. deild the second tier. Their Í Fløtugerði stadium (capacity 1200) is in Fuglafjørður. B68 Toftir play in the Premier League at Svangaskarð (capacity 6000) in Toftir. Scuba diving - The company Faroe Dive arranges diving trips and diving training on Eysturoy. There are trips for both experienced and non-experienced divers. Rowing - canoeing or boat race Boat trip - a boat trip from Vestmanna to Eiði Bus trips - a drive to Æðuvík or sightseeing in south Eysturoy. Faroese Evening - with traditional food and culture. You should contact the tourist information in Eysturoy. Just south of Fuglafjørður is a warm spring called Varmakelda. Its water is believed to be curative and in midsummer people from all over the Faroes gather to celebrate the summer solstice here.

Annual events

Regional festivals Eysturoy has its fair share of summer festivals, such as Eystanstevna, Fjarðastevna and Varmakelda, held in the middle of June and the beginning of July:

Eystanstevna, Runavík, Eysturoy´s Annual Festival Varmakelda, Fuglafjørður As w