About Sornfelli
Sornfelli is a high plateau and mountain area on the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands. It is notable for housing meteorological and communications facilities near its summit.
The plateau and its facilities were developed in the 20th century to support meteorological observation and communications across the Faroes. The presence of infrastructure reflects the strategic high-elevation location.
Sornfelli sits on Streymoy, the largest island in the Faroe Islands, set above coastal settlements with views across the central island group.
- Weather and radar: Contains a meteorological station and communication installations near the top, and is reached by a mountain road from the main island of Streymoy.
Nearby Attractions to Sornfelli
Best Time to Visit Sornfelli
Summer months for access and milder conditions; roads may be icy or closed in winter.
Weather & Climate near Sornfelli
Sornfelli's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 11°C. Heavy rainfall (2940 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 4° | -4° | 316 mm | overcast | 82% | 10.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.8h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 4° | -4° | 257 mm | overcast | 82% | 9.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.5h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 4° | -3° | 305 mm | overcast | 82% | 9.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 212 mm | overcast | 83% | 8.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 14.6h |
| May | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 163 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 17.5h |
| June | Poor | 7° - 10° | 5° | 130 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 19.3h |
| July | Poor | 9° - 11° | 7° | 131 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 18.4h |
| August | Poor | 9° - 11° | 10° | 170 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.7h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 10° | 5° | 276 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 328 mm | overcast | 85% | 9.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 6° | -2° | 335 mm | overcast | 84% | 9.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 5° | -3° | 317 mm | overcast | 83% | 9.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.7h |
How to Get to Sornfelli
Sornfelli is reached by road from Tórshavn; local signage and the national road network serve the plateau but conditions vary with weather and season.
Tips for Visiting Sornfelli
- Check weather and road conditions before driving: mountain roads to Sornfelli can close in winter or heavy weather.
- The site offers clear views when the skies are open - bring binoculars and warm layers even in summer.