Guide to Hiking Hvíthamar, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
Hvíthamar is a scenic viewpoint rising above the village of Funningur on Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands, overlooking the fjord and surrounding mountain landscape. Its gently sloping grassy terrain leads to a natural lookout with wide, open views across the water and toward the peaks of northern Eysturoy, shaped by the area’s dramatic terrain and ever-changing coastal weather.
Hvíthamar Viewpoint
Hike Overview and Map
Trailhead: Signs adjacent carpark | Google Maps
Parking: Along main road | Google Maps
Total Hiking Distance: 1.5 km | round-trip
Total Hiking Duration: 20 minute walk | one way
Difficulty: Moderate
Altitude: 320 meters above sea level
Price: Free entry
Highlights: Wide-open views across Funningsfjørður fjord and the villages Funningur and Elduvík.
Getting There
From Tórshavn:
Hire Car
All generic hire car companies (Avis, Budget, Europcar) are available from Vágar Airport (Vágar) or Tórshavn city centre (Streymoy)
Car hire costs vary substantially and it is usually one of the most significant costs of a trip to the Faroe Islands so it is best to check and compare prices at the time of booking
The roads are well surfaced the entire way so a 2WD is fine for the journey
The drive takes around 47 minutes one-way to Hvíthamar
The total distance is around 44 km one-way
Overall a hire car is the best way to get around the Faroe Islands if its within your budget
View of Hvíthamar from a Drone
General Tips
Parking for Hvíthamar is a small gravel area along the roadside heading towards the village of Gjógv.
Beyond the carpark the hike can get extremely muddy and most of it is on somewhat unmarked trails so be sure to wear sturdy waterproof footwear.
In general the weather is extremely unpredictable in the Faroe Islands so always prepare for rainfall with a rain/windproof jacket.
Ensure you take enough food and water for the hike as there are no facilities in the area.
Allow yourself some time at the summit to take in the views as they tend to change constantly with the light and cloud movement.
Access Road up to Hvíthamar
Hvíthamar Viewpoint
Hiking Hvíthamar
Hvíthamar Viewpoint
Where to Next
Kallur Lighthouse Hike: A 40 minute drive away from the hiking location is the town of Klaksvik, from here you are able to take a short boat ride to the island of Kalsoy, your gateway to potentially the most iconic site in the entirety of the Faroe Islands, the Kallur Lighthouse.
Mylingur Sea Cliff Hike: If you are up for an adventure the Mylingur Sea Cliff Hike commences from the small town Tjørnuvík located on Streymoy approximately 38-minutes drive away by car from the hiking location. The trail is steep and exposed in sections, following dramatic cliff edges above the North Atlantic toward one of the Faroe Islands’ most striking viewpoints.
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Discover the wild beauty of the Faroe Islands on an unforgettable 7-day self-drive itinerary. Begin on Vágar, chasing dramatic landscapes from the thundering Múlafossur Waterfall and the sculpted Drangarnir sea stacks to the optical illusion of Lake Leitisvatn hovering above the Atlantic. Venture offshore to Mykines for puffins and sweeping ocean views, then explore rugged coastal formations like Trøllkonufingur and Dúnnesdrangar. Cross to Streymoy to wander the grass-roofed village of Saksun and tackle the remote Mýlingur hike, before heading north to Borðoy and settling into Klaksvík. From here, journey to Kalsoy to hike to the iconic Kallur Lighthouse, perched high above sheer cliffs and endless sea, a fitting finale to one of the world’s most dramatic island road trips.