Suðuroy Island Day Tour: Ferry, Villages & Coal Mines

The coal mines of Hvalba date back to the 1770s and still stand as a working window into Faroese industrial history.

A full-day guided tour from Tórshavn to Suðuroy, the southernmost island of the Faroe Islands, traveling by ferry and minibus with a live English or Danish-speaking guide. You'll visit five villages, hike to cliff-top viewpoints and a lighthouse at the island's southern tip, explore an old doctor's house turned history museum, tour the 1770s coal mines in Hvalba, and eat lunch at a local café in Tvøroyri. The tour runs 10 hours and includes the ferry passage, all transport on the island, and lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Súðuroy Island exploration and ferry travel

• Take 08:45 ferry from Tórshavn
• Pass islands Nólsoy, Sandoy, Skúvoy
• Arrive at Tvøroyri port
• Tour villages of Súðuroy island
• Relax and have lunch in Tvøroyri
• Drive to northern tip of the island
• Hear Faroese saga history story
• Stop in Hvalba village
• Visit ancient coal mines in Hvalba
• Hear pirate ships story in Hvalba
• Take ferry back to Tórshavn

The experience

The day starts with an 08:45 ferry from Tórshavn that takes two hours to reach Tvøroyri, passing Nólsoy, Sandoy and Skúvoy on the way. Once on Suðuroy, a guide takes you through most of the island's villages by minibus, stopping to walk up to the summit of Hvannhagi for views across the landscape, then to the cliff-top viewpoint and the lighthouse at the southernmost point of the Faroe Islands. The route traces the end of the Faroese saga (the guide explains the historical events that unfolded here), and passes through the fishing village of Hvalba with its waterfall and church, where the original Faroese flag hangs.

Lunch happens in Tvøroyri at Cafe MorMor, a retro spot where you'll have time to sit and eat before the afternoon leg. After lunch, the tour moves to Hvalba's coal mines, which operated from the 1770s onward. The guide also tells the story of three pirate ships that landed and ravaged the village centuries ago. You'll return to the ferry in time for the journey back to Tórshavn, arriving in the evening.

The guide speaks English or Danish and is included in the price. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Pickup from your hotel in Tórshavn is included.

What’s included

• Ferry passage from Tórshavn to Suðuroy and back.
• minibus transport on the island.
• entry to the coal mines in Hvalba.
• lunch at Cafe MorMor in Tvøroyri.
• live guide in English or Danish.
• hotel pickup in Tórshavn.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (2 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Danish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Heimdal tours sp

Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour with a fixed itinerary and schedule, so you travel with other visitors and follow the guide's planned stops and timing. Choose it if you want the history and the villages explained by someone who knows the island, and if you prefer not to navigate the ferry and the roads yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Danish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (2 to 5 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is there to see and do in Hvalba?

Hvalba is one of the largest villages on Suðuroy, with a sandy beach and a picturesque old harbor. The main stop is the coal mine dating back to the 1700s, which you'll tour as part of the day. The guide also recounts the history of three pirate ships that landed and attacked the village.

How long is the ferry ride from Tórshavn to Suðuroy?

The ferry takes 2 hours each way. You depart Tórshavn at 08:45 in the morning and pass three smaller islands (Nólsoy, Sandoy and Skúvoy) before arriving in Tvøroyri on Suðuroy.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch is included at Cafe MorMor in Tvøroyri, a local café where you'll have time to relax and eat during the middle of the day.

What is the hike to Hvannhagi summit like?

You'll hike up to the summit of Hvannhagi to see views across the island and surrounding landscape. The tour also includes a walk to the cliff-top viewpoint and the lighthouse at the southernmost point of the Faroe Islands, both with views to behold.