Eysturoy region district, Faroe Islands

Places to visit near Eiði

Eiði is a town in Eysturoy region district, Faroe Islands, home to about 634 people. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit — 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 churches, 33 waterfalls and 20 caves. The must-see places are Eiðisvatn (3 km), Slættaratindur (5 km) and Gráfelli (6 km).

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Eiði at a glance

Location
Eysturoy region district, Faroe Islands
Population
about 634
Coordinates
62.2993° N, 7.0925° W
Places within 50 km
270 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Eiði

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Things to see near Eiði, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Eiði

91 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eiði. The closest is Eiðiskollur (3 km); the best-known is Slættaratindur (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Eiði

52 churches within 100 km of Eiði. The closest is Eiðiskirkja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Eiði

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Eiði. The closest is Kluftafossur (3 km); the best-known is Fossá Waterfall (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Eiði

26 caves within 100 km of Eiði. The closest is Skriðugjógv (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Eiði

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Eiði. The closest is Breiðasandur (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Eiði

23 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Eiði. The closest is Grønhólmur (15 km); the best-known is Eysturoy (21 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Eysturoy · river spot · Eysturoy region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Grønhólmur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~15 km
  • Kalsoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~23 km
  • Streymoy · river spot · Streymoy region · ~25 km
  • Kunoy · river spot · Norðoyar region · ~28 km
  • Hestur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~50 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Eiði

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eiði
  2. 3 km Eiðisvatn · lake, Eysturoy region
  3. 3 km Slættaratindur · viewpoint, Eysturoy region
  4. 2 km Gráfelli · viewpoint, Eysturoy region
  5. 15 km Gjógvarafjall · viewpoint, Eysturoy region
  6. 15 km Fossá Waterfall · waterfall, Streymoy region
  7. 7 km Back to Eiði

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How to reach Eiði

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    Within 15 km of Eiði

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eiði by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints9091Eiðiskollur (3 km)
    Churches4952Eiðiskirkja (1 km)
    Waterfalls3333Kluftafossur (3 km)
    Caves2026Skriðugjógv (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2326Breiðasandur (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1723Grønhólmur (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1212RAF Eide (2 km)
    Museums811Látrið (1 km)
    Other attractions99Risin Og Kellingin (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs88Eiðisvatn (3 km)
    Parks11Viðarlundin (44 km)

    Eiði: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eiði?

    Eiðisvatn (lake, about 3 km), Slættaratindur (viewpoint, about 5 km), Gráfelli (viewpoint, about 6 km), Fossá Waterfall (waterfall, about 7 km), Gjógvarafjall (viewpoint, about 19 km), Látrið (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eiði?

    270 places on Spotwander: 90 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 churches, 33 waterfalls, 20 caves, 23 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eiði?

    Eiðiskollur, about 3 km by road; Mannsetur (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Eiði?

    Eiðiskirkja, about 1 km by road; Haldórsvíkar Kirkja (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Eiði?

    Kluftafossur, about 3 km by road; Brandaskersfossur (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eiði?

    Start in Eiði, visit Eiðisvatn, then Slættaratindur, then Gráfelli, then Gjógvarafjall, then Fossá Waterfall, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eiði?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Eiði

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