The oldest proof of settlement in the Faroe Islands were found in the area á Sondum

Sandur is known for having the only sand dunes in the Faroes, for thw wonderful beach, the yarn-bombed rock near lake Gróthúsvatn, the serene walk to beautiful Søltuvík, the interesting Art Gallery Listasavnið, with art from e.g. Mikines and Kamban, the village museum from 1812, kayaking on the third biggest lake in the Faroes, lake Sandsvatn, saying hello to muuh, the agricultural project Veltan, saga tours and much more!

THE VILLAGE
Approx. 520 people live in Sandur.

The oldest proof of settlement in the Faroe Islands was found in the area á Sondum in 2007. The excavation found that people had lived here in the 4th and 6th centuries.