Hvannhagi: A Hidden Valley Paradise

Getting There

• Ferry & Walking

  To reach Hvannhagi, begin by taking the ferry Smyril from Tórshavn to Suðuroy Island. The ferry ride takes approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival in Tvøroyri, the trailhead is located above the hospital. From the hospital, walk up Sjúkrahúsbrekkan road. Just beyond the hospital, a pedestrian path leads left to a pocket of woods. The path enters a gated wooded area and then angles up a slope, where it joins the paved Ovari Vegur road. Follow the orange-colored posts along the 7.7-kilometer (4.8 miles) trail for approximately 2-3 hours to Hvannhagi. Ferry tickets from Tórshavn to Suðuroy cost approximately 100 DKK. Bus fares in Tórshavn are no longer free and a 24-hour ticket costs 100 DKK. A three-day ticket costs 200 DKK, and a seven-day ticket is 400 DKK.

• Public Transport & Walking

  From Tórshavn, take the blue intercity bus route 650 towards Sandoy. Alight the bus in Tvøroyri. From there, the trailhead to Hvannhagi is located above the hospital. From the hospital, walk up Sjúkrahúsbrekkan road. Just beyond the hospital, a pedestrian path leads left to a pocket of woods. The path enters a gated wooded area and then angles up a slope, where it joins the paved Ovari Vegur road. Follow the orange-colored posts along the 7.7-kilometer (4.8 miles) trail for approximately 2-3 hours to Hvannhagi. Bus fares from Tórshavn to Tvøroyri vary depending on the distance. A Travelcard valid for both buses and ferries can be purchased.