Sandavágur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 NZ$196 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$196
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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Hotel Brandan

Hotel Brandan

4.5 out of 5
Oknarvegur 2 Tórshavn
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tórshavn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
Very good room. Very good breakfast.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 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)
Shower was terrible, communication was terrible we had no working kitchen for 2 days and the cleaning lady gave us a hard time for using the private kitchen.

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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Tórshavn Apartment - City Center

Tórshavn Apartment - City Center

3.5 out of 5
Hoydalsvegur 36 Tórshavn
Stay at this apartment in Tórshavn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and patios. Popular attractions Vidarlundin í Havn Park and Listasavn Føroya are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
Photos make this property look better than it is. For a solo traveler who is not finicky about spiders, it's a great cheap option and it honestly felt strangely like home by the end of my stay, but I would personally not climb up to the upstairs bunk. The bathroom is tiny. Toilet is facing a wall, ...

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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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

Activities

2-Hour Boat Trip in Faroe Island

2-Hour Boat Trip in Faroe Island

NZ$341
per adult
2-Hour Boat Trip in Faroe Island
Viewpoint Norðadalsskarð

Viewpoint Norðadalsskarð

NZ$256
per adult
Viewpoint Norðadalsskarð
7 Day Faroe Islands in Nutshell

7 Day Faroe Islands in Nutshell

NZ$8,430
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7 Day Faroe Islands in Nutshell
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