Sandavágur

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An idyllic, misty view of Sandavágur! I was on my way to the otherworldly Trøllkonufingur! Trøllkonufingur was one of the best sights on Vágar Island and one of the highlights of my trip. But, I also enjoyed the walk to and from there! I hiked about 12 KM that entire day and it was well worth it. Sandavágur has been voted the most well-kept village in the Faroes twice. And it's the most famous "city" in the country, and best voted traveling experience. Although, not an actual city at all - the population is only around 861! The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. And the red-roofed church seen in this photo is one of the best in the Faroe Islands! In fact, members of the Danish Royal Family were there 1 day after I was! I even saw their motorcade as they were continuing on their journey. A pretty cool experience, too ;). I took this photo on August 25th.
An idyllic, misty view of Sandavágur! I was on my way to the otherworldly Trøllkonufingur! Trøllkonufingur was one of the best sights on Vágar Island and one of the highlights of my trip. But, I also enjoyed the walk to and from there! I hiked about 12 KM that entire day and it was well worth it. Sandavágur has been voted the most well-kept village in the Faroes twice. And it's the most famous "city" in the country, and best voted traveling experience. Although, not an actual city at all - the population is only around 861! The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. And the red-roofed church seen in this photo is one of the best in the Faroe Islands! In fact, members of the Danish Royal Family were there 1 day after I was! I even saw their motorcade as they were continuing on their journey. A pretty cool experience, too ;). I took this photo on August 25th.
Beautiful valley at Vágar Island! I was on my way to Trøllkonufingur and got great views on the way! I also have a photo of Trøllkonufingur on Trover :). This was a really memorable day. Well worth the 12 KMs I hiked that day! I took this photo on August 25th.
Took this photo 2 weeks ago. One of the best sights on Vágar Island! Trøllkonufingur, which means the Troll woman’s finger, is a 313 m tall monolith on the south-east side of Sandavágur. Only 11 people are known to have reached the top. Legend has it, that Trøllkonufingur is the finger of a witch that came to throw the Faroe Islands to Iceland. When she came to the sea south of Vágar, the sun came up and she was turned into stone and fell into the ocean. She was so big that when she reached the bottom of the sea, the back of her head and her finger were above the surface. The back of her head is the island of Koltur, and the finger is Trøllkonufingur. It is said that in 1844 a member of the Danish royal entourage climbed Trøllkonufingur. At the top he waved to Crown Prince Frederik, as he sailed past it. As climbing down, he realized that he had left one of his gloves at the top. He decided to climb up again to get it. Having just climbed it the first time he was tired and stumbled and fell into his death. Thanks for the great information: http://visitvagar.fo/welcome-to-vagar/about/stories-and-legends/troellkonufingur/
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Luxurious Farm House | Á Snætu | Unique

Luxurious Farm House | Á Snætu | Unique

2 out of 5
11 Á Giljatrøðni Sandavágur
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Sandavágur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Trøllkonufingur and Trælanípa are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Well appointed home. Kitchen fully stocked with all necessary items. Loved the sheep and chickens in the fields. Beds and couches were comfortable. Walked to the local village had dinner at the restaurant. Excellent fish soup, salad and coffee. Enjoyed the entire experience. Witches finger hike at ...

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Hotel Føroyar

Hotel Føroyar

4.5 out of 5
Oyggjarvegur 45 Tórshavn
The price is HK$880 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$880
HK$880 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Tórshavn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (824 reviews)
Everthing is perfect from friendly staff to all the facilities are top

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands

Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands

4.5 out of 5
Staravegur 13 Tórshavn
The price is HK$850 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
HK$850
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12 Feb - 13 Feb
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Tórshavn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
Room was good and clean. Staff extremely professional, food was good and our waitress was very observant and presented.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Luxurious Farm House | Á Snætu | Unique

Luxurious Farm House | Á Snætu | Unique

2 out of 5
11 Á Giljatrøðni Sandavágur
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Sandavágur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Trøllkonufingur and Trælanípa are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Well appointed home. Kitchen fully stocked with all necessary items. Loved the sheep and chickens in the fields. Beds and couches were comfortable. Walked to the local village had dinner at the restaurant. Excellent fish soup, salad and coffee. Enjoyed the entire experience. Witches finger hike at ...

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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Guesthouse In Tórshavn Centre

Guesthouse In Tórshavn Centre

2 out of 5
7 Niels Winthersgøta Tórshavn
Stay at this aparthotel in Tórshavn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Glarsmiðjan and Focus Gallery are located nearby.
6.6/10 (20 reviews)
Stay Torshavn
This is an excellent location, near to shops, restaurants and historic sites. The room, shared bathroom and public areas were clean with cooking and eating supplies.My frustration was the lack of a convenient wall outlet to charge a phone and bright bedside table lamps.

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Guesthouse In Tórshavn Centre
Cosy big room with minikitchen in charming Miðvágur

Cosy big room with minikitchen in charming Miðvágur

Miðvágur Vágar
Stay at this apartment in Miðvágur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Trælanípa and Trøllkonufingur are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Compact apartment that has all you need. Even though toilet/shower is downstairs it is not a problem.

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

Cosy big room with minikitchen in charming Miðvágur
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Popular places to visit

Sandavagur Church

After visiting Sandavagur Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sandavágur. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Sandavagur Church

Trøllkonufingur

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trøllkonufingur during your travels in Sandavágur.

Trøllkonufingur

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