Rent a holiday apartment in Eysturoy

Renting a holiday apartment in Eysturoy can be combined with a deliberate choice of location: the landscape, regional towns and planned island activities provide the framework for searching for accommodation. Eysturoy is an independent island region of the Faroe Islands and combines distinctive mountains, coastal landscapes, small settlements and historic destinations.

Key facts

• Eysturoy is an independent island region of the Faroe Islands.
• Slættaratindur reaches around 882 metres and is considered the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.
• In the north, high mountains and steep coasts shape the landscape; the south is described as lower and hillier.
• Regional destinations include Eiði, Gjógv and the historic Blásastova Museum in Gøta.

Which location suits your travel itinerary?

For pronounced mountain and steep coastal landscapes, the north of Eysturoy is the main area of focus; the south is lower and hillier. If you want to consciously experience this contrast during your trip, you should consider the northern part as a geographical starting point when searching for accommodation. This does not automatically make any one settlement the best choice.

For a varied family routine combining nature, towns and culture, it makes sense to compare locations on Eysturoy based on how well they suit your planned mix of daily destinations. This means choosing accommodation not only according to the type of property, but also according to your preferred travel itinerary.

Discover landscapes, towns and culture

Regional attractions include places such as Eiði and Gjógv, as well as the historic Blásastova Museum in Gøta. With its natural harbour, Gjógv is a specific travel anchor; the basalt cliffs of Risin og Kellingin lie off the northern tip of Eysturoy and therefore form part of the wider regional orientation, not a place to stay.

The experience combines landscapes, small settlements and historic sites. Restaurants and cafés in several settlements can also be part of planning your days. Those who want to combine nature experiences with visits to towns and cultural attractions will therefore find various starting points for their own itinerary, without assuming that all destinations are equally easy to reach from every accommodation.

Think regionally about arrival and accommodation

The settlements of Eysturoy are connected by roads. Bridge and tunnel connections link the island region with Streymoy, Tórshavn and other island areas. This regional structure suggests comparing the specific location within Eysturoy with your planned island itinerary, rather than deciding solely based on the name of an accommodation type.

Accommodation options are described in many settlements on Eysturoy. The regional search includes holiday apartments, holiday homes and hotels. When choosing, you can first weigh location and travel itinerary against each other; specific property features, prices and booking conditions are part of the respective current offer.

Explore Eysturoy further

If you would like to explore individual places in the region in greater depth, you can compare Leirvík and Syðrugøta as regional subpages. For general orientation about the Faroe Islands, the Faroe Islands page is also available.

For further travel ideas, you can explore a holiday on the island of Ios, a holiday on the island in a holiday home, and Corsica – a wild island in the Mediterranean. Other pages to compare include Faroe Islands, Streymoy and Sandoy.