Slættanes is an abandoned settlement on Vágar island in the unbelievable Faroe Islands. In the mid-1950, more than a hundred people lived in the village. The village is located in the most remote part of the island.Settlers moved away to nearby villages due to no electricity and no road connection. There are still well-preserved houses in the village. These houses are owned by former residents and their descendants.

• Destination

  Streymoy

• Country

  Faroe Islands

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Gamlaraett
  • Vága Floghavn
  • Smyril Line Ferry Terminal