Runavík

Worth seeing in and around Runavík

2 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Svangaskarð

   Svangaskarð, also referred to as Tofta Leikvøllur, is a multi-purpose stadium in Toftir, Faroe Islands with two football fields and a sports arena for athletics around the lower field. It is currently used mostly for football matches.

   1.3 km · football stadium · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Lake Toftir

   Lake Toftir is a lake on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands. Lake Toftir is located between the villages of Toftir and Rituvík.

   1.5 km · lake on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

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. 01
   Slættaratindur

   At 880 m, is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

2. 02
   The Lake of Toftavatn
3. 03
   Rinkusteinar
4. 04
   The Varmakelda

   These thermal springs are an indication of the volcanic origin of the archipelago.

5. 05
   Risin og Kellingin
6. 06
   Látrið

   A heritage museum in a renovated farmhouse that features many curiosities from the old days in the Faroes.

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Things to do

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.

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Where to eat

You will find several restaurants and cafeterias in the larger villages in Eysturoy, which are scattered all over the island. However, the quality isn't as good as in the capital Tórshavn. Café Cibo, Heiðavegur 51, FO-600 Saltangará. Mon-Fri 11:30-21:00, Sat Sun 12:00-21:00. Bygdarhúsið á Strondum Cafeteria, FO-490 Strendur,. Cafeteria Effo, FO-485 Skálafjørður. Mon-Sat 07:30-23:00, Sun 09:00-23:00.

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Getting to Runavík

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Vágar (FAE), 29 km

• Aberdeen → Runavík

  610 km · quickest by air, 8h 15m · £210–320
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• Ålesund → Runavík

  686 km · quickest by air, 9h 6m · kr2,530–3,910
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• Bergen → Runavík

  671 km · quickest by air, 6h 46m · kr2,350–3,640
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