Su uroy is not only geographically unique, the island also provides attractions that you will not find on any other Faroese island. Centuries ago it took one day's travel to reach the island. However, today's modern ferry and helicopter connections have placed the island only a step away from the rest of the Faroes. Su uroy is the fourth largest island, and has app.
Fishing is the main employment.
The cities and villages are also surrounded by some of the most beautiful and untouched nature to be found anywhere in the Faroes. One of the characteristics of Su uroy is the coalmines, which have provided the islands with coal for centuries. The mines are near the village Hvalba, and even if the mines do not operate to their full capacity, some men are still mining in the pit. The fact that coal is only a minor resource of heating has made it unnecessary to modernise the mining. Therefore, the miners still work with pickaxes and by the light of old carbide lamps.