Unbelievable 6 Hour ‘Floating Lake’ Tour

Experience the breathtaking scenery at the Floating Lake in the Faroe Islands. The sheer cliffs on the edge of Vágar island is one of the most photographed sights in the Faroe Islands.

An experienced tour guide will tak you all the way to the best spots to soak in the best views. From the beautiful walk along Lake Sørvágsvatn to the unbelievable sight from Cliff Trælanípan.

A tour guide will pick you up in Tórshavn on Streymoy island in the morning. You will then head straight to Vágar island passing the sub-sea tunnel that links the islands together.

The hike to Trælanípan is exciting and takes an hour or so each way. When you reach the scenery, you will stand by the cliff's edge. Here you will see straight down to the ocean 142 metres below. At the same time you see Lake Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands.

Enjoy the panoramic view of the southernmost part of Streymoy island and the islands Hestur, Koltur, Sandoy, Skúvoy, and Suðuroy. On to your other side you can see the bird cliffs of Sørvágsbjørg, Mykines island and Mykineshólmur islet in the distance.

There are many legends related to these landscapes. There are stories about super natural beings such as the Nix (Nykur in Faroese). The Nix is a scary creature that lives in lakes and often resembles a beautiful horse. It lures people close, grabs them and pulls them to the bottom of the lake.

There are also the hidden people who look very much like us but practice witchcraft. And there is the promontory itself: the Slave Cliff. Supposedly, the name dates back to the Viking Age. At that time, Slaves were pushed off the cliff when they were for no use anymore.

The hike is considered to be a super easy one. The hike is doable for everyone. Most of the tour is on almost flat terrain. The last 200 metres are up hill.

Before heading back to Tórshavn, you will explore both Gásadalur and Bøur. Expect to be back in Tórshavn at 15:00.

No need to hesitate. Book now and you too will experience the unbelievable Floating Lake. Check availability by choosing a date.

Additional Information

You will receive an voucher upon booking.

Guide to Faroe Islands offers friendly cancellation policies.

All cancellations must be made by e-mail. Guide to Faroe Islands is making every effort to ensure the best protection for the client in case of cancellations.

Day tours

These terms apply to day tours and activities booked on Guide to Faroe Islands when cancelled by traveller:

• a) For cancellations more than 48 hours before the start of the activity, you will receive a full refund.
• b) For cancellations 48 hours or less before the start of the activity or in case of no-show, no refund.

Multi-day tours

If you need to adjust your travel plans to the Faroe Islands, please kindly email us and we will try our best to present you with an alternative plan. These terms apply to multi-day tours and vacation packages.

• More than 7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 100% refund
• 3-7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours prior to arrival/tour date – no refund

Car Rental

Let Guide to Faroe Islands know one week in advance at latest if you need to cancel your car rental and you will receive a full refund..

• More than 7 days prior to pickup – 100% refund
• 3-7 days prior to pickup – 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours prior to pickup – no refund