What are the most spectacular roads on the Faroe Islands?

Part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the Faroe Islands are tucked away in the North Atlantic Ocean. The autonomous territory comprises 18 islands covering a total area of about 1,400 square kilometers.

With a rugged terrain, the roads in the country provide mountain challenges for drivers as well as coastal drives. When you travel to the islands, don’t miss the road to Skarvanes, a small coastal village located on the west side of Sandoy, or the breathtaking road from Trøllanes to Syðradalur, in the heart of Kalsoy island. Due to the predominantly rocky geography of the Faroe Islands, while being there you’ll often need to cross challenging tunnels. Some tunnels on the Faroe Islands are harrowing one-lane tunnels on two-way roads. Drivers have to be constantly alert and hope that anyone coming through the tunnel on the other side gets the message to yield. It’s vital to check the weather conditions before embarking on any trip, as the climate is oceanic, with mild winters and cool summers, often accompanied by frequent fog and strong winds.

Some tunnels on the Faroe Islands are a harrowing one lane tunnel on a two way road. Drivers have to be constantly alert and hope that anyone coming through the tunnel on the other side got the message to yield.

Eiðisskarð is a mountain pass at an elevation of 404m (1,325ft) above sea level located at the northern tip of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands.

Located in the Faroe Islands, the Eysturoyartunnilin is a tunnel running through the ocean that links the Faroese capital, Tórshavn, to the island of Eysturoy.

The Trøllanes-Syðradalur Road is a very scenic yet lonely drive in the heart of Kalsoy island, in the north-east of the Faroe Islands.

The Sumba Old Road is a winding mountain route located on the island of Suðuroy in the Faroe Islands. The road is narrow and curvy, which can be challenging for some drivers. If you plan to take this route, bring a camera to capture the views.

Route 34 is a paved road located in the northern part of Suðuroy, the southernmost island of the Faroe Islands. The drive provides stunning views as it runs for 13.4 km (8.32 miles) from Trongisvágur, situated at the end of Trongisvágsfjørður on the east coast, to Sandvík, the northernmost village on the island.

Skarvanes is a small coastal village located on the west-side of Sandoy, in the Faroe Islands. It's one of the scariest roads of the island.

Route 14 is a very scenic drive located on the east coast of the island of Suduroy in the Faroe Islands.

Route 70 is a very scenic and stunning drive that takes you across the dramatic coastline of the Faroe Islands.

Route 45 is a very scenic and stunning drive that takes you across the dramatic west-side coastline of the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands.

Located in the Sunda municipality, on the Faroese island of Streymoy, Route 594 is a very scenic and stunning drive that takes you across the dramatic coastline.

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