4 must-see places in the Faroe Islands

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What are the must-see places in the Faroe Islands? On which islands will you find the absolute best attractions? When and how do you visit these four need to discover places? Read on so you don’t miss out on the must-see attractions for first-time visitors to the Faroe Islands.



Nature crafted the Faroe Islands with endless beauty. This far-flung destination boast an impressive number of staggering wonders in a tidy area in the North Atlantic Ocean. 

There are breathtaking sceneries in all parts of this untouched archipelago. Below you will find four carefully selected places that visitors say are the best sceneries to explore out of an astonishing number of nature sights. Here are our picks for four must-see places to go in the Faroe Islands.

1. Klakkur Vantage Point

The hike to Klakkur will take you less than 1 hour. This attraction is one of many great locations in the Faroe Islands.

The panoramic view from Klakkur overlooking the ocean, fjords and mountains is one of the most unbelievable sights you’ll see in your life and for sure one of the must-see places in the Faroe Islands. The hike to the vantage point takes less than an hour. You’ll see birds flying underneath you and waves crashing into the craggy seaside on nearby islands.

This is the viewpoint on Borðoy island that everyone is talking about. You will reach Klakkur from the nearby town Klaksvík.

Enjoy the coastline, the surrounding mountains and the calmness of this scenic spot. You will understand and respect nature more deeply when standing at Klakkur overlooking the nearby islands Kalsoy and Kunoy.

Location: Borðoy Island

2. Kallur Lighthouse

This is an amazing place which fully embraces the beauty of the vast North Atlantic Ocean. Together with the 100-year-old Kallur Lighthouse and surrounded by rough cliffs clad in layers of green grass, Kallur spikes towards a sky so blue it seems to merge with the sea.

This famous sight sits on the northern peak of the Kalsoy island. The hike to Kallur is a 2.4 mile trek and offers scenic views of the Northern Islands and Eysturoy island.



Hiking to this remote place on earth is a high point for every visitor. You can’t get closer to real nature than standing at Kallurin and embracing the beautiful view from this stunning place in the Faroe Islands.

Kallur Lighthouse is a must-see place in Faroe Islands.
Sheer cliffs on Eysturoy island in the background. Kallur Lighthouse on Kalsoy islands in the foreground.

At Kallur Lighthouse, you are standing on a high cliff and you’ll see thousands of birds fly around you. Kallurin is a must-see experience.

The striking view from the soaring heights of Kallurin is absolutely breathtaking. You will feel a true sense of peacefulness along the route from the small village Trøllanes and until you reach this top attraction in the Faroe Islands.

Location: Kalsoy Island

3. Drangarnir Sea-Arch

This rocky arch on Vágar Island is a trademark attraction in the Faroe Islands. Visitors really want to see the impressive sea stack surrounded by salty ocean and with a steep islet behind it.

The scenery is stunning and its beauty will blow you away. Drangarnir is among the most famous sights in the Faroe Islands.

Drangarnir sea arch
Drangarnir sea arch off the coast of Vágar Island. Join a boat tour to this special place. Photo by Jonathan Steinhoff.

Most people prefer experience Drangarnir in a boat. The boat ride will save you a five hour exhausting hike in difficult terrain.

This Boat Tour to Drangarnir will take you all the way to this extraordinary nature spot. Boat tours to Drangarnir are made throughout the year.

Drangarnir seen from boat
A view to remember. Photo by Chris Poplawski known as @chrisroams on Instagram.

When experiencing Drangarnir from a boat, you will sit comfortable and not be bending your feet in the same angle for hours when walking on steep hillsides. Weather permitting, you will sail through the hole itself.

This is a place worth visiting all year around. If it is raining or windy with sunny spells, the scenery is other worldly no matter what time of year it is.

Location: Vágar Island

4. Múlafossur Waterfall

Must-see place in the Faroe Islands, Múlafossur Waterfall
​Múlafossur Waterfall with the tiny village Gásadalur in the background. This waterfall is a main reason why tourism in the Faroe Islands is on the rise.

Múlafossur Waterfall plunges into the sea surrounded by coastal cliffs and stunning beauty. Just beside the waterfall lies the village Gásadalur covered by tender green fields and impressive mountains to all sides.

The epic waterfall in Gásadalur is an iconic place on Vágar Island that will stay in your mind for the decades to come. This remote waterfall drops just over 30 meters (100 feet) from the cliff’s edge and straight into the North Atlantic Ocean. You will have the quaint village as an unmatched backdrop.

Girl and Múlafossur Waterfall
Múlafossur Waterfall on Vágar Island.

Getting to this attraction is super easy. The village Gásadalur lies a 20 minutes drive from the airport. For fairly many travellers, this is the first stop after landing at Vágar Airport.

Once in Gásadalur, go for a short stroll and there you are. Soak in the beauty of one of the most iconic waterfalls in the world.

Location: Vágar island

Child standing on hands
You can see Tindhólmur islet in the background and the sea-arch Drangarnir. Photo by @colinandmeg on Instagram.

Are you planning a trip to the Faroe Islands? We have TONS of resources on travel in the Faroe Islands and attractions throughout the archipelago.

Including tours to these must-see places in the Faroe Islands and so much more. Start out by browsing the widest selection of day tours and activities in the Faroe Islands and take the next step.

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