5 Tage
What to see in 5 days on The Faroe Islands
What you'll do
What to see in 5 days on the Faroe Islands
Day 1
Day one is all about visiting the most iconic spots on Vágar island. You start with Gásadalur to see the waterfall called Mulafossur, then head to the village of Gásada;ur and walk a bit around and admire the nordic houses.
Then you go to the next village called Bour. This village has a sandy beach with the amazing view of the sea stacks Drangarnir and islet Tindholmur. Bour is all about enjoying the view and admiring the grass roof tops.
It’s time to take a long walk. Head to Trælanipan. Note that this hike has an entrance fee of about 200 DKK.
Ending the day with Trollkonufingur or the Witch’s finger. This is just a 30 minutes walk.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the itineraries. I am here to help :)
Besichtigung
Trøllkonufingur (Witches finger)
Beautiful monolith
Only eleven people are known to have reached the top
Near Sandavágur village, on Vágar island, there is an outlook from which you can see Trøllkonufingur, the Witch’s Finger. It is a free standing rock, although it is hard to see from the outlook that the rock is separate from the rest of the cliff. There is a path that you can walk so you can see this cliff better.
Take a screenshot of google maps zoomed in the village and you'll find the path. It is not a long hike, just a couple of minutes. Bonus tip: After you visit this amazing cliff go and check out a local restaurant called Fiskastykkið. They have some delicious fish soup worth trying.
For a different view of Trøllkonufingur, also known as "The Witch's Finger," head to the opposite side of the village of Miðvágur. You can drive directly to the spot marked on the map. Once there, simply get out of your car and use your telephoto lens to capture photos, as shown in my pictures. Bonus tip: The best time of year to capture sunset photos is from November to February.
Besichtigung
Múlafossur
Exploring Vágar island
So lets get in to it. You land on the island of Vágar (Airport island) you should stay at least 2 nights there. First things first, before you get out from the airport just rent a car from there. drive yourself to the place where you are staying.
Let's assume that you arrive in the evening and probably you are tired from traveling to get here and you don't want to hike for hours. So my first destination would be Gásadalur to see the famous waterfall called (Múlafossur). On the way to Gásadalur you should stop at the small village called Bøur. Just look at the beautiful grass roof top houses with the beautiful view of Tindhólmur and Drangarnir islands in the distance.
Driving to Gásadslur you need to go through a tunnel, you'll see signs where the waterfall is. Park the car and walk for about 300 meters. Important that you close the gate when you go in so that the sheep don't go out. After that you can enjoy the view and take as many pictures as you like :) Bonus tip: Take a walk to the village and go try out a local soup from the small coffee shop called Gásadalgarður. They have the most delicious soup. Don’t forget to take a walk around the village and admire the cute houses that this village has.
Besichtigung
Sørvágsvatn Trail Head Parking
Lake above the ocean
This is the most iconic spot on all Faroe Islands. The lake above the ocean is a must visit.
Once you reach the village of miðvagi, you need to take a right just before you reach the church of the village. Drive up and turn right on the second road you find. Keep on driving until you find a parking spot and the entrance. Once you arrive there you will see a small coffee shop. That is where you pay a fee to enter.
Here is the website if you would like to buy it beforehand. https://www.tralanipan.fo/ This hike takes about 1 hour to reach the edge (Trælanípa). Important, Always be careful where you step and enjoy the view. This cliff is 142 meter high. Tip: At this location you can also see Bosadalafossur falls.
All you need to do is walk further down closer to the lake. If you come to visit in summer time, you can cross the river and see the amazing sea stacks “Geitisskoradrangar” 3 birds 1 stone ;)