List of tunnels of the Faroe Islands

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File:Árnafjarðartunnilin.jpg
The old Árnafjarðartunnilin closed for traffic in 2024. Pictured is the former entrance, now fenced off, in Árnafjørður. Several similar tunnels remain in use.
File:Faroe islands linked by road.png
Red: Islands or the so-called Mainland connected by road (bridge, dam or tunnel), as of December 2023. Yellow: Island that would be connected with the Suðuroyartunnilin. Green: Islands accessible only by water or air.

Tunnels and bridges are an important part of the Faroese transportation network.[1]

Road tunnels

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Locations of the tunnels

This list shows the Faroese tunnels, listed by age:[1][2]Template:Sticky header

Tunnel Year Length
m | ft		 Connects Island Notes
Gamli Hvalbiartunnilin 1963 Script error: No such module "convert". Hvalba and Trongisvágur Suðuroy Closed for traffic since 2021.
Gamli Árnafjarðartunnilin 1965 Script error: No such module "convert". Ánir, Klaksvík and Árnafjørður Borðoy Closed for traffic since 2024.
Gamli Hvannasundstunnilin 1967 Script error: No such module "convert". Árnafjørður and Hvannasund/Norðdepil Borðoy Closed for traffic since 2024
Sandvíkartunnilin 1969 Script error: No such module "convert". Sandvík and Hvalba Suðuroy Single lane with passing places, unlit.
Norðskálatunnilin 1976 Script error: No such module "convert". Norðskáli and the valley of Millum Fjarða Eysturoy First two-lane tunnel. First road connection between Southern Eysturoy and Northern Eysturoy. Replaced the Hósvík-Selatrað ferry crossing.
Leynartunnilin 1977 Script error: No such module "convert". Leynar and the valley of Kollafjarðardalur Streymoy Replaced an avalanche prone road.
Villingardalstunnilin 1979 Script error: No such module "convert". The villages of Mikladalur and Húsar Kalsoy Southernmost of the five Kalsoy tunnels.
Ritudalstunnilin 1980 Script error: No such module "convert". The villages of Mikladalur and Húsar Kalsoy One of the five Kalsoy tunnels. Single lane with passing places, unlit.
Mikladalstunnilin 1980 Script error: No such module "convert". The villages of Mikladalur and Húsar Kalsoy One of the five Kalsoy tunnels. Single lane with passing places, unlit.
Trøllanestunnilin 1985 Script error: No such module "convert". The villages of Trøllanes and Mikladalur Kalsoy Northernmost of the five Kalsoy tunnels. Single lane with passing places, unlit. Replaced a footpath, post boat service and helicopter service (1983-1985).
Teymur í Djúpadal 1979–85 Script error: No such module "convert". The Trøllanestunnilin and the uninhabited valley of Djúpidalur Kalsoy One of the five Kalsoy tunnels. Effectively a branch of the Trøllanestunnilin to enable road access to pastures. Single lane, unlit.
Leirvíkartunnilin 1985 Script error: No such module "convert". Leirvík and Gøta Eysturoy Replaced a cliffside road that now is a touristic route.
Kunoyartunnilin 1988 Script error: No such module "convert". Kunoy and Haraldssund Kunoy Single lane with passing places, unlit. Replaced a ferry crossing.
Kollafjarðartunnilin 1992 Script error: No such module "convert". Kollafjørður and Kaldbaksbotnur Streymoy Offers an alternative to the Oyrarvegurin mountain road, which is prone to icing and wind gusts in winter.
Sumbiartunnilin 1997 Script error: No such module "convert". Sumba and Lopra Suðuroy Replaces a mountain pass that is now a tourist route.
Vágatunnilin 2002 Script error: No such module "convert". Leynar and Fútaklett Streymoy and Vágar The first undersea tunnel. Replaced the Vestmanna-Vágar ferry.
Gásadalstunnilin 2006 Script error: No such module "convert". Gásadalur and Bøur Vágar Single lane with passing places. Replaced the footpath and helicopter service.
Norðoyatunnilin 2006 Script error: No such module "convert". Klaksvík and Leirvík Eysturoy and Borðoy Replaced the Leirvík-Klaksvík and Leirvík-Kalsoy-Klaksvík ferry.
Hovstunnilin 2007 Script error: No such module "convert". Øravík and Hov Suðuroy Replaced the cliffside road that now is a touristic route.
Viðareiðistunnilin 2016 Script error: No such module "convert". Viðareiði with Hvannasund Viðoy Replaced the coastal road, which is prone to landslides and avalanches, but remains open as a touristic route.
Eysturoyartunnilin 2020 Script error: No such module "convert". Runavík and Strendur with Tórshavn Streymoy and Eysturoy Under Sundini and Skálafjørður. The tunnel has shortened the travel distance from Tórshavn to Runavík/Strendur from 55 kilometres to 17 kilometres. The 64-minute drive has been shortened to 17 minutes. The tunnel has the world's first under-sea roundabout at mid-bay.[3]
Nýggi Hvalbiartunnilin 2021 Script error: No such module "convert". Hvalba and Trongisvágur Suðuroy Dual lane, lit. Replaces the Old Hvalbiartunnilin from 1963.
Sandoyartunnilin 2023 Script error: No such module "convert". Traðardalur and Gamlarætt Streymoy and Sandoy The tunnel starts just above the port of Gamlarætt and ends Traðardalur between Skopun and Sandur. The tunnel opened on 21 December 2023.[4]
Nýggi Árnafjarðartunnilin 2024 Script error: No such module "convert". Klaksvík, Ánir and Árnafjørður Borðoy First of the two new Tunlarnir norður um Fjall (also known as Borðoyartunlarnir). Construction commenced in February 2021, the drilling itself started in November 2021.[5][6] Drilling finished on 8 November 2022.[7]
Nýggi Hvannasundstunnilin 2024 Script error: No such module "convert". Árnafjørður and Norðdepil Borðoy Second of the two new Tunlarnir norður um Fjall (also known as Borðoyartunlarnir). Construction started in November 2021[8][9][6] Drilling finished on 16 November 2022.[10]
Fámjinstunnilin 2025 Script error: No such module "convert". Øravík with Fámjin Suðuroy Road access to Fámjin has been prone to fierce winds and icing. Construction of access roads commenced 25 July 2022 while drilling started on 16 November 2022.[11] The tunnel opened on 25 June 2025.[12]
Total (including closed tunnels) Script error: No such module "convert". 9 islands 4 sub-sea tunnels, 19 on-island tunnels in operation and 3 on-island tunnels closed for traffic.

Bridges and causeways

This list shows the longest Faroese bridges and causeways, listed by age:

Bridge Year Length
m | ft		 Connects Island Comments
Brúgvin um Streymin 1973 Script error: No such module "convert". Oyrarbakki/Norðskáli and Nesvík Streymoy and Eysturoy Concrete bridge. Replaced the ferry crossing from Nesvík to Oyrarbakki.
Byrging um Hvannasund 1975 Script error: No such module "convert". Hvannasund and Norðdepil Borðoy and Viðoy Causeway. Replaced post and milk boat services.
Byrging um Haraldssund 1986 Script error: No such module "convert". Haraldssund and Strond Borðoy and Kunoy Causeway. Replaced post and milk boat services.
File:Causeway Kunoy.JPG
Causeway between Kunoy (left) and Borðoy (right).
Brúgvin um Sandá 2016 Script error: No such module "convert". Argir and Tórshavn Streymoy The second longest bridge in the country.[13]

Tunnels under construction

Tunnel Year Approx. length
m | ft		 Connects Island Comments
Dalstunnilin Started in 2020, planned to open in mid 2025 Script error: No such module "convert". Dalur with Húsavík Sandoy To replace the narrow cliffside road. Drilling commenced 5 November 2020.[14][15] On 17 November 2022 the halfway mark was passed.[16] The tunnel is expected to open in autumn 2025.[17]
Húsareynstunnilin 2025 Script error: No such module "convert". Within Tórshavn, between Marknagil and Villingardal (near Hoyvík). Streymoy Part of the Havnarvegur bypass that is currently under construction between Tórshavn (near Hotel Føroyar), Hoyvík and Hvítanes. The bypass is to open on 6 July 2025[18][19][20][21]

Tunnels closed for traffic

Tunnel Year of opening Year of closure Length
m | ft		 Connects Island Comments
Gamli Hvalbiartunnilin 1963 2021 Script error: No such module "convert". Hvalba and Trongisvágur Suðuroy First tunnel in the country and also the first to be replaced by a new tunnel.
Gamli Árnafjarðartunnilin 1965 2024 Script error: No such module "convert". Ánir, Klaksvík and Árnafjørður Borðoy First of the two original Tunlarnir norður um Fjall (also known as Borðoyartunlarnir). Single lane with passing places, unlit.
Gamli Hvannasundstunnilin 1967 2024 Script error: No such module "convert". Árnafjørður and Hvannasund/Norðdepil Borðoy Second of the two original Tunlarnir norður um Fjall (also known as Borðoyartunlarnir). Single lane with passing places, unlit.
Sum Script error: No such module "convert".

In addition, there are custom-built tunnels in Fuglafjørður used as storage space for local fishing companies. All are cul-de-sacs and closed to the public. The newest tunnels open in 2025 and measure 899 and 985 meters in length.[22]

Planned and proposed tunnels

Tunnel Year Approx. length
m | ft		 Connects Island Comments
Suðuroyartunnilin 2030+ ca. Script error: No such module "convert". Skarvanes and |Sandvík Sandoy and Suðuroy The tunnel would consist of two new tunnels or one long tunnel with a branch to Skúvoy, not including upgrades of infrastructure such as the Sandvíkartunnilin.[23][24]
Vestmannatunnilin unknown Script error: No such module "convert". Kvívík and Vestmanna Streymoy To replace the cliffside road, prone to icing, rockslides and windgusts. The tunnel would be combined with a tunnel for powerlines from Vestmanna's hydropower station, and would not be ready before 2029.[25] The estimated costs are 500 million DKK.[26]
Tjørnuvíkartunnilin unknown Script error: No such module "convert". Tjørnuvík with Haldórsvík Streymoy To replace the narrow cliffside road.[27] Construction could be starting in 2024.[28]
Gøtudalstunnilin unknown Script error: No such module "convert". Skálafjørður and Norðragøta Eysturoy To offer an alternative to the Gøtueiði mountain pass in between Søldarfjørður and Syðrugøta, which is prone to icing and windgusts.[29] The original plans stated construction between 2022 and 2025, but in 2025 it was announced that detailed plans will start soon, without a precise date.[30]
Tunnilin á Vagum unknown Script error: No such module "convert". Vágatunnilin and Vatnsoyrar Vágar A bypass for through-traffic between Sørvágur, the airport and Streymoy, bypassing Mið- and Sandavágur. Construction planned 2027 or later.[31]
Gjáartunnilin unknown Script error: No such module "convert". Gjógv with Funningur Eysturoy To replace the narrow mountain pass, prone to icing in winter.[32]

Operators

Public works authority Landsverk operates the national road network, excluding the four sub-sea toll tunnels. These tunnels are each operated by its own state-owned limited company, but the four companies are brought together under a single brand and organisation, Tunnil p/F. This company administers the tolls, which charged are via number plate recognition and collected at petrol stations or car rental companies upon return of the car. Reduced fares are available for vehicles with a subscription (in Faroese: hald). A 2022 poll suggested continued support for toll charges.[33]

Tórshavn Municipality owns and operates the Sandá Bridge[34] and Húsareynstunnilin, which is formally a municipal road, though functionally part of the national highway network.[35]

See also

References

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