The journey to Svínoy offers breathtaking views and can be an experience in itself, but then wait till you arrive

Svínoy can be accessed by helicopter or by taking the old postal route, which is served by the ferryboat Ritan. The journey to Svínoy offers breathtaking views and can be an experience in itself, making the boat trip worthwhile.

According to old legends, Svínoy was an island that floated around in the fog. It is said that an old woman from Fugloy settled the island on the seabed, and it has remained there ever since.

Once on Svínoy, there are numerous walks available to explore the island. The magnificent views are sure to take your breath away. As the island is relatively flat, it is easy to go for a walk.

Hike to Skoragjógv
The walk begins at Dansistovan and is an easy hike on the flat landscape – around 1 km each way. Stop by Svínasteinur, where it is said that the sow stopped when Svínoy was fixed to the bottom of the sea, and continue to Dvørgasteinur, where it is thought that midgets reside. Grass grows on top of these enormous boulders underneath the road. Follow the road until you arrive at the gate and walk through the level landscape. Remember to stop by Oyggjarshellið, where it is said that the legendary Árant Úti í Bø stole sheep. It is said that a milk tub that fell into the sea by the gorge in Yvuri í Dal later surfaced by the mouth of the gorge Skoragjógv. Therefore, it is speculated that the gorge stretches like a small tunnel underneath the entire island of Svínoy.

Follow the drawn-up route and turn down to the foreshore 100 metres before the gorge. Approaching the mouth of the gorge is dangerous, and it is only accessible by sea.