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- Quick note — Eysturoy is an island, not a national park: the Faroes don’t have a national park called “Eysturoy,” so below are the best natural highlights and hikes on the island of Eysturoy itself.
- Slættaratindur (the highest peak): the Faroes’ tallest mountain (around 880 m) — a straightforward but steep hike with ridiculous 360° views on a clear day. Perfect if you want to tick off the highest point and see a patchwork of fjords and neighboring islands.
- Gjógv and its natural gorge: a tiny photogenic village built around a deep sea gorge that forms a natural harbour. Basalt cliffs, seabirds on the rocks, and short cliff-top walks make it an easy, rewarding stop for photos and a picnic.
- Eiði viewpoints and the Risin og Kellingin sea stacks: from Eiði you can see the dramatic twin sea
- Quick note — Eysturoy is an island, not a national park: the Faroes don’t have a national park called “Eysturoy,” so below are the best natural highlights and hikes on the island of Eysturoy itself.
- Slættaratindur (the highest peak): the Faroes’ tallest mountain (around 880 m) — a straightforward but steep hike with ridiculous 360° views on a clear day. Perfect if you want to tick off the highest point and see a patchwork of fjords and neighboring islands.
- Gjógv and its natural gorge: a tiny photogenic village built around a deep sea gorge that forms a natural harbour. Basalt cliffs, seabirds on the rocks, and short cliff-top walks make it an easy, rewarding stop for photos and a picnic.
- Eiði viewpoints and the Risin og Kellingin sea stacks: from Eiði you can see the dramatic twin sea stacks standing off the coast (and hear the old giant-and-witch story). The viewpoint and nearby trails offer dramatic ocean vistas and good chances to watch seabirds riding the winds.
- Funningsfjørður and Funningur: classic Faroese fjord villages squeezed under sheer mountain slopes. Great for quiet walks, close-up mountain scenery, and getting a feel for old turf-roof architecture without the crowds.
- Fuglafjørður’s harbour and hill walks: a working harbour town with surprisingly good access to nearby trails up into the hills. Good mix of local life, light industry, and easy routes that reward you with panoramic views and seabird sightings.
- Coastal ridgelines and village-to-village hikes: the island’s network of trails links villages with exposed ridgelines and headlands — expect steep climbs, wild weather, and unbeatable fjord-and-ocean panoramas. Bring layers and allow time for turning back if the fog rolls in.
- Eiði/Eiðisvatn lakeside walks: an easy, atmospheric stroll around the lake and along the shore gives calm water reflections, mountain views, and good sunset photo ops with the sea stacks in the distance — low effort, high reward.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.