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Jellyfish roundabout

Picture by Visit Faroe Islands

This sub-sea tunnel is first of its kind in the world! The ‘jellyfish’ roundabout links two of the Faroe Islands below the Atlantic Ocean. The tunnel where the roundabout locates was opened in December 2020 and the roundabout can be found at the end of 11 kilometres long tunnel, which is called Eysturoyartunnilin (Eysturoy tunnel). The tunnel shortens the travel time from the capital city Torshavns to Runavik/Strendur by 16 minutes.

The aquatic-themed roundabout is a tourist attraction itself having gained lots of attention on social media. The roundabout is designed and decorated by Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson who wanted it to resemble a jellyfish. The structure is made of natural rock and is illuminated with green and blue lights. The tunnel is worth driving through just for the experience!

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Even though the jellyfish roundabout is definitely an unique sightseeing destination, it also has an important function keeping communities on smaller islands viable. Many locals use small car ferries which are often cancelled due to the very unpredictable weather of the Faroe Islands.

The construction of the tunnel started in 2016 and was completed in December 2020. Another similar length tunnel is already under construction and will open in 2023. The deepest point of the tunnel reached the depth of 187 meters below the sea level.


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