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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Faroe Islands

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The best driving roads in Faroe Islands

All 3 hand-picked driving roads in Faroe Islands on one interactive map, every one traced from real geometry and fact-checked.

Roads3hand-picked
Combined25 mi40 km of driving
High point448 m1,470 ft
Satellite map of Route to Gásadalur, Faroe Islands

Route to Gásadalur

45Faroe Islands

7 mi · 13 min · 12 corners
Satellite map of Kalsoy Island Road, Faroe Islands

Kalsoy Island Road

76Faroe Islands

10 mi · 20 min · 10 corners
Satellite map of Gjáarvegur, Faroe Islands

Gjáarvegur

61Faroe Islands

8 mi · 16 min · 13 corners

Collections featuring Faroe Islands

Great Coastal Drives

The world’s finest roads beside the sea

27 roads · 1,074 mi

Atlantic Islands

Volcanic and ocean roads of the Canaries, Madeira and Faroes

9 roads · 92 mi

Guides for this region

Nearby countries

Satellite view of Iceland Iceland9 roads · 305 mi Satellite view of Norway Norway18 roads · 618 mi Satellite view of Isle of Man Isle of Man1 road · 10 mi

Driving in Faroe Islands: common questions

What is the best driving road in Faroe Islands?
Route to Gásadalur is the place to start. A 10 km road on Vágar that tunnels through a mountain to reach Gásadalur, a village of 18 people inaccessible by road until 2004, ending above the Múlafossur waterfall where a stream drops from the clifftop straight into the Atlantic.
How many great driving roads does Faroe Islands have?
3 hand-picked and fact-checked roads, 25 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.
When is the best time to drive in Faroe Islands?
Most of the roads here are at their best in spring and summer. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.