Eysturoy

Eysturoy, meaning east island in Faroese, is the second-largest island of the Faroe Islands archipelago, located in the North Atlantic as part of the Kingdom of Denmark. It lies to the east of Streymoy and is separated from it by the fjords Skálafjørður and Funningsfjørður. The interior is rugged, with a high central plateau and a number of peaks, including Slættaratindur, the highest point in the Faroe Islands at about 882 meters. The coastline features numerous fjords, bays, and small harbors, with settlements along the shores.

The island is home to several towns and villages, including Runavík on the south coast and Gjógv in the northeast. Funningur and other villages lie along the western coast. The economy traditionally centered on fishing and fish farming, with agriculture and increasingly tourism playing a role, particularly for hiking routes that exploit the island’s scenery and topography.

Transport on Eysturoy is integrated with the rest of the Faroes by road networks that connect to Streymoy and beyond, including a subsea tunnel under Skálafjørður in the modern era, which links the islands by road and improves access to the capital, Tórshavn. The island also has ferry connections to nearby islands and smaller settlements.

Eysturoy is noted for its scenic landscapes, traditional Faroese architecture, and cultural sites. It attracts hikers and visitors seeking alpine-like summits, coastal scenery, and mid-Atlantic climate views.