Explore the most awe-inspiring sights on Kalsoy Island with comfort and ease. This tour includes the famous Kallur Lighthouse standing only metres from the black promontory hundreds of metres above sea level.
Park your car at the large parking lot free of charge in the town Klaksvík on Borðoy Island next to the ferry. Walk straight onboard the ferry to Kalsoy Island departing at 10:00am.
When you step on land on Kalsoy Island 20 minutes later, a shuttle bus awaits you. A local experienced driver will take you through the dark and narrow tunnels connecting the valleys on Kalsoy Island. You will head all the way to the remote village Trøllanes.
When you get to Trøllanes at 11:00am, a local tour guide will greet you. From this uncrowded little village, your guide will take you along the mountain path to Kallur Lighthouse on the very tip of this outlying island.
For those who want something extra, add the Puffin Viewpoint during the booking process. The guide will then take you to a hidden puffin colony on Kalsoy Island. Please note that puffins are only here during the four month period from May to August.
Remember to bring some food and water. You will need it for the hours on the island.
This less than one hour hike will take you to one of the most iconic sights in the Faroe Islands. When you reach the edge of the cliff where men planted the lonely lighthouse, you will get one of the most otherworldly experiences in nature. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sheer rock wall Borgarin that goes vertically into the open ocean and the neighbouring islands.
You will feel amazing when standing firmly on the island's plateau with breathtaking views. Watch the many birds fly underneath you and above your head. Travellers say they get an immense feeling of serenity on this tour.
When you get back to the village Trøllanes at 13:00pm, a friendly driver awaits you. The driver will take you to the village Mikladalur. You will spend some hours independently in Mikladalur enjoying the tranquil village life.
Make sure to take the epic stairs in Mikladalur down to the Seal Woman statue standing next to the unbelievable coastline. After your visit in Mikladalur, a driver will pick you up and take you to the ferry port.
SUMMER 01 MAY - 31 AUGUST The duration of the tour depends on which day you join it. Monday and Wednesday: You will take the return ferry from Kalsoy Island to Klaksvík at 15:10. Saturday: You will take the ferry from Kalsoy Island to Klaksvík departing at 15:30.
WINTER 01 SEPTEMBER - 30 APRIL The duration of the tour depends on which day you join it. Monday and Wednesday: You will take the return ferry from Kalsoy Island to Klaksvík at 15:50. Saturday: You will take the ferry from Kalsoy Island to Klaksvík departing at 14:20.
Once back in Klaksvík, pick up your car at the parking lot metres away from where the ferry arrives. Easy and convenient!
Leaving your car at the free-of-charge parking lot in Klaksvík next to the ferry is the absolute best way to experience Kalsoy Island. No worries about waiting for hours to get your vehicle onboard the small ferry SAM from Klaksvík to Kalsoy Island.
Jump onboard the ferry hassle-free. No queue and no rush. Walk past the vehicle queue that evolves more than one and a half hour prior to ferry departure. There is always a seat for you in the ferry as a foot passenger.
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Activities
Bird Watching
Hiking
Sightseeing
Attractions
Kallur Lighthouse
Kalsoy Island
Kópakonan
Mikladalur
Trøllanes
Katarzyna Bondi –
We had a great trip to the lighthouse! the weather was beautiful and hike was pleasant. The hike is quite steep and muddy, so I personally would recommend to take it with a guide to make it nice and easy without worrying about the parking, time, route or anything at all. The guides took good care of us 🙂
Caj Brage –
We three tourists enjoyed our tour with the guide Mariann
The day started with not so good weather, but it improved the closer we got to the lighthouse
Everything turned out to be quite fantastic, the guidance, the amazing views and the weather with sun and NO wind
The 45 min trail was challenging with a lot of mud and step parts, You really need waterproof shoes !
The lighthouse itself is a standard small building with a small Fresnel lens on top, but the surroundings are amazing
This day was by far our best day of this visit at Faroe Islands, more to come
Riccardo Zampieri –
I had a wonderful experience with Mariann. It was only the two of us because everyone else decided either to cancel or to not show up for the bad weather (worst decision they could make). How can you come to these majestic islands and stay home if the weather is a bit challenging?? I don’t get in the first place why you’d come; I mean, if you are not ok being outside with heavy rain and wind go somewhere else lol. Anyway, my experience was unique. The description and the meeting point were well explained and I had zero problems finding the spot. After that, me and Mariann procedeed alone and it was wonderful, I had a really good time with her and Magnus, the driver, he’s such a genuine man. The only thing is to be careful as the path may be a bit slippery, but nothing crazy. I did hikes way more difficult than this one in the islands. Highly recommended tour.
Waiting for you in Milan Mariann 🙂
Richard MacKenzie –
On April 29, 2024, I booked the 5 hour Kalsoy Island & Kallur Lighthouse Tour for my wife and I on September 11th. We live in Toronto, Canada and travelled to the Faroes on September 9th. As expected, we received an email from the trip coordinator, Jogvan Hovsholm, on September 10th that provided us with details concerning the hike including the following: “Also please be advised to be very careful when hiking, since the path and next to the path can be wet and slippery. There were multiple injuries last year, so please take your time and tread carefully. It looks like it’s going to be raining quite heavily and very strong winds, 60 kph Northerly winds, but of course this changes all the time. Please wear waterproof and warm clothes and proper hiking boots/shoes with good grip on the soles.” As requested, we replied to the email that we would be at the ferry terminal in the morning. However, as the evening went on the weather continued to look threatening and we decided to reconsider our plans in the early morning. At 7:30 a.m. it became apparent to us that the weather conditions would make the hike extremely risky and I advised Jogvan that we would not participate in the hike. I did not ask for a refund. I did not receive a response to my email so I don’t know whether the hike proceeded as planned. I also did not receive a refund. Later that morning my wife and I drove north to Gjogv which, as you know, is in the vicinity of Kalsoy. The weather was as described in the email above, if not worse. We went for a short walk and were nearly blown off our feet. At times the rain was torrential. It was obvious to us that we made the right decision in not participating in the hike as it would have been very dangerous, especially in the exposed areas leading up to the lighthouse. At the time of our booking there was no mention in your promotional material that we should be “very careful when hiking, since the path and next to the path can be wet and slippery. There were multiple injuries last year”. There was no provision stated for cancellation, or a refund should inclement weather make the hike unacceptably risky and dangerous. I think the tour company should have made the potential risks associated with the hike abundantly clear at the time of the reservation, not less than 24 hours in advance. If the hike needs to be cancelled because of inclement weather, a refund should be offered. In other words, the tour company should introduce a cancellation policy at the time of purchase. If we had known that there would be no refunds regardless of weather conditions, we likely would not have booked to go on the hike in the first place. I hope others who are interested in the hike will learn from our mistake.
WT8P –
Overall, very good experience and I’m very glad I went on this trip. Our guide, Marianne, was a bundle of energy, and gave us ample and accurate warnings about difficult portions of the hike. She and our driver (whose name I forgot; he seemed nice, though not talkative) kept us abreast of schedule and there was no doubt that we would make the return ferry.
The hike from Trøllanes to the Lighthouse (and beyond) is divided into three segments: 1) a scramble up a steep hill, which I thought was the easiest as long as I could keep moving forward. Having people stop made it more of a challenge. 2) lateral, slightly downhill trek along narrow, terraced sheep tracks. This was, by far, the most difficult section for me. I stumbled at least four times, enough to thoroughly coat my pants and ego with Faeroe mud. Definitely potential ankle-twisting territory. This was the only time during my trip when I wished I had trekking poles for balance, though I’m honestly unsure if they would have helped. 3) gentler climb to the lighthouse.
Side trips to Big Head and Little Head were narrow, “knife edge” treks, not especially difficult until you had to pass someone coming the other way. Views are outstanding in the clear weather we had, and you can watch the gannets and seabirds below. The “James Bond Tombstone” (RIP 007) is a field of mud from all of the traffic.
After the hiking portion, there is a little cafe where one can purchase a meal (Thai- and Vietnamese-inspired dishes), soda (20 DKK) or coffee.
Following the hike, the took us to Mikladalur, where we walked down to the Kópakonan (Seal Woman statue). Up top, there is a very clean WC and cafe near here.
Good points :
1) Marianne, our guide, was delightful. Being local, she had much to offer. Our driver seemed nice enough but did not talk a lot. I’m cool with that as the bus to tunnel-width ratio feels pretty close to .95.
2) The hike was moderately challenging due to the uneven and slippery ground (see above). We were fortunate the weather was perfect. There was ample time to explore Big Head and the tombstone. I probably could have done the Little Head viewpoint as well.
3) The Seal Woman at Milkadalur is surrounded by a stunning backdrop.
Area for improvement:
The “detailed” email arrived at 21:18 the night before, about twelve minutes after I had thought “Maybe things are catawampus, I’ll just hedge with a 40DKK (about $6.25) ferry ticket as that’s the critical link.” The specific information (name of driver and the bus license plate) were both incorrect, so I’m not sure I see a reason to not send this out sooner. 4pm seems reasonable.
Having said that I recommend thoroughly , just for the local guides if nothing else as well as the convenience of not having to worry about arrangements.
Dan Cooper –
Super fun and well organised. Our guide was lovely and her English was excellent. Totally recommend!
Paul Arkell –
This was a great day out and very glad to have gone along with our guide Absalon rather than doing it myself. It might seem costly to some but worth it in knowing that we are on private land and not having to organise it ourselves.
Our guide told us many stories throughout the day not just in regards to the tour but also Faroe life. It was muddy at times but it was completely doable. There was also an indication of this beforehand and so everyone wore good footwear and enjoyed the walk.
The trip to Seal woman afterwards was a nice way to end the day again peppered with stories from Absalon.
Thanks for a great day
David –
The destination and views are well worth it.
Having worked in developing tours as my career and having been on many tours, the tour itself is not great and the description is a bit misleading regarding the strenuous nature of the hike.
Our “guide” Andrias, was really more of an escort/driver. Not a lot of outgoing personality or information provided. When a person in our group asked about the history for the seal woman statue, he told her to read the sign.
The hike itself is quite a challenge as there is no real path, but multiple muddy sheep trails going up the steep hillside and than across the fields. It was a struggle for some of the older people in the group and everyone was thoroughly soaked. Rubber boots would have been great to have if they had been recommended. Several in the group slid in the mud and a number gave up. Especially around the James Bond memorial, it was a slippery, muddy area that was quite treacherous to navigate if you wanted to get close. Considering the fees collected for visitors, it does not seem anything has been invested to either maintain or improve the access to the lighthouse.
The best part of the tour was it did make the parts of the trip easier with the ferry and transportation to the sites.
For the cost of the tour, I would have expected a higher quality. Communicatikns before the tour was very good.
Graeme Young –
Seamless experience from receiving the very detailed confirmation email to getting on minibus . Once at Kalsoy we were met by Magnus the driver and Eyðun our guide ( who I believe nearly owns the island or most of the sheep anyway) . Great travelling through the single track tunnels and down some of the switchback tracks. The journey takes about 25 minutes from the ferry to the small hamlet of Trøllanes where the hike begins. I must admit the going is more of a scramble for the first section up a steep bank so where preferably walking boots and if possible take walking poles. It then levels out for a short section then up again to the James Bond monument and the cliffs an amazing experience made better with the assistance of my “American Cousins” . Walked to the lighthouse with Gannets and Seabirds below us. Eyðun Then took us along the second knife edge ridge with a spectacular view of the lighthouse sitting on the cliff side. It was then back again through some marshy ground before the scramble back down . I am glad to say that I counted them out and back again and we had the same number of guests 👍. Had a coffee ☕️ at the small kiosk .The gentleman was obviously having a bad day and was very perfunctory in serving this don’t expect too much chit chat.
Following the hike it was back on the bus to Mikladalur where we walked down the steps to the Seal Woman statue. All in all a great day out with good company fantastic views and memories that will last a lifetime. Well worth it
Erin –
We really enjoyed this tour and getting the chance to ask a local our questions. The instructions in the email for catching the ferry were very detailed, and it wasn’t hard to find the guide and bus on the other side.
The most difficult part of the hike is mainly the beginning (steep incline, skinny & muddy terraced paths that a foot can barely fit on) but if you can make it past that, you’re probably fine. I do recommend hiking poles, even if you have good hiking boots, because of the mud. And bring rain gear even if it’s not initially raining.
But it was very interesting, great views, cool to see inside places we wouldn’t have had access to (like inside the lighthouse) and we were able to do everything on the itinerary with time to spare.
Martin –
Good points :
1) The guides were truly delightful , being locals they had much to offer talking to them about their lives in this remarkable place.
2) The hike was easy and we were lucky that the weather was fine. The views are more than worth the gentle climb. If wet it could get slippery.
3) The seal woman ( Silkie?)at Milkadalur was truly beautiful in a stunning backdrop.
4) There was never any doubt about getting on to the ferry or missing buses etc. The minibus driver (one of the guides uncles?) was great.
Not such good points:
1) The pre ferry arrangements on the kalsvik side were a little confused, no fault of the contact. It’s just busy.
2) not sure whether it represents great value for money at the price compared to self organising.
3) The lighthouse was undergoing some repairs son a bit of a small building site but this is a working lighthouse so can’t be helped.
Having said that I recommend thoroughly , just for the local guides if nothing else as well as the convenience of not having to worry about arrangements.
Christer –
There wasn’t a lot of information provided regarding the meeting details by the ferry – we got an e-mail the day before the tour that said we were supposed to meet by the ferry at Klaksvík, but we didn’t know who to meet and no one really met up with us until the last moment to help us get aboard. After that though, things went pretty smoothly, we got information on where to go and our guide Jógvan (and driver Magnus) was fantastic. Felt like he had a genuine interest, knowledge and care for both the islands, their history and us who were visiting – I always felt in good hands throughout the entire tour.
The hike itself was a bit tougher than I expected personally (as I’m used to a bit more flat terrain when hiking), the grassy slopes can be quite treacherous and the initial incline made it more taxing than I had thought – I decided to listen to my body and wimp out about halfway rather than exert myself and risk injury, our guide had told us that was OK to do and to follow the blue markers marking the best way back. The views both from up the hillside (despite me not getting to the lighthouse) and down in the valley by Trøllanes are so incredible that I didn’t mind one bit. Anyone in above average physical condition and/or with some experience hiking, especially in hills/mountains, shouldn’t worry too much though unless the weather turns bad, it’s not an extremely difficult hike by any means.
After that, the tour took us to the little village of Mikladalur, which was super nice. We walked down to the waterline and saw the Seal women statue, some waterfalls and historical buildings, and Jógvan told us a bunch of interesting details about it all. We also met with a fantastically kind couple selling and serving waffles (the thin Scandinavian kind) out of their home.
And that was about the extent of the tour – while it may seem short in text, it was pretty extensive and fantastic in every which way (apart from the communication prior to the gathering at the pier, the only reason I’m deducting a star) and I’m super grateful for having been a part of it. Do note, that if you’re doing this during summer and it’s sunny (it was during our tour), make sure to use SPF! The e-mail told us the forecast was mainly cloudy, so I forgot to apply it and got a bit of sunburn. Lesson learned, better safe than sorry. 🙂
Marek –
The organization of the tour was super poor. We were supposed to receive information about the trip the evening before. We did not receive anything, when I called the agency one hour before the departure of the ferry, they said they would get in touch with me with all information and ticket for ferry, 30 minutes later, still nothing. I kept calling them, but they kept telling that they would send the email with information. Finally they send a taxi driver, who arrived 5 minutes before the departure of the ferry with tickets on his cell phone… I did not understand why they just did not send us the tickets. The taxi driver was very confused and provided no information. The woman from the agency kept telling me she would send the email, well I did the tour yesterday and the email never arrived. Finally we made it to the ferry, but it was quite stressful and unprofessional from the agency.
Then on the other hand, the tour itself was absolutely amazing. our local guide was great. He saved our tour and I give a higher rating only because of him.
Catherine Sieleman –
The weather didn’t quite cooperate for the ultimate views at the top from the Kallur lighthouse, but it was a fun day! I wasn’t prepared for the difficulty of the “trail” – which is basically sheep tracks the entire way up and down. I was wearing the proper equipment but felt sorry for the girl I. Tennis shoes slipping around in the mud the whole time. I do t know how she did it! The hike was great, the breaking down of our bus not so much. 😆 Luckily I could hang out and wait by the Seal Woman until the new bus came and got us. The driver was fantastic but he felt very bad. All in all it was a great day!
Eva –
Es war eine wunderschöne Tour. Die Organisation und Kommunikation funktionierte tadellos. Jogvan, unser Reiseleiter war sehr entspannt, hat Fragen beantwortet und gab uns Informationen. Alles ohne Zeitdruck. Die Tour selbst fand ich persönlich nicht schwierig, gutes Schuhwerk vorausgesetzt. Die Aussicht war wunderschön (trotz etwas Regen…). Diese Tour kann ich empfehlen.
roueida doughan –
I really enjoyed this trip
beautiful , very peaceful with mesmerizing views all the way
the guide was very helpful ; very nice with great humour
he explained many things and gave us all the time to take pictures and rest
I highly recommend
Lisa –
We had a great day. Our bus driver was so kind and fun.
We enjoyed the tour of the the town with our guide and are so grateful to have met Maggie at her cafe. If you visit make sure you stop by Maggie’s cafe to say hello and have a glass of wine or cup of coffee.
We were not prepared for how steep and muddy the hike would be. I highly recommend you being hiking poles and rugged hiking shoes for that part of the tour.
Although we could not do the entire hike we enjoyed chatting with and meet the locals.
Wendy Roberts –
A wonderful trip with a great guide. Jogvan was quietly helpful and shared great stories and information. The hike to Kallur was a highlight. The track was unusually dry so not too difficult, but I’m glad I had my walking poles to help my old knees on the slopes. The views at the top were spectacular (fortunately the weather was great). All the arrangements and communications were very smooth. I highly recommend this tour.
Zach Lucas –
Wonderful tour – with great dry weather, the hike to the Kallur lighthouse was very easy and we were able to enjoy time there. Relaxed tour, not stressful! A+
Marsha Muttdon –
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour to Kalsoy Island and Kallur Lighthouse. It was a picture perfect day with many photo opportunities with the ever-changing weather. The guide was fun and provided information about the area. There were three different viewpoints to photograph the lighthouse. My highlight was spotting a puffin on the cliffs on my way up the James Bond’s Tombstone and the many spectacular vistas. We stopped for lunch after the hike then continued on to see the Seal Woman statue at Mikladadur and wander through the village. There is a lovely cafe here offering home-made cakes, coffee and drinks etc. The tour went seamlessly and the communication leading up to the tour was excellent. The is not difficult but I would definitely recommend wearing hiking boots. Thank you for a wonderful day
Mr Keith M Mclean –
Enjoyed the tour and the fact that everything was arranged. Tour guide was local, knowledgable and interesting. The walk itself was very easy although a bit slippery underfoot and the views were terrific. There was time to explore 2 villages and see the Seal-woman.
We brought our own lunch but if we’d known there was a cafe we might not have done as we’d have liked to support a local business.
Nataša –
We enjoyed our trip to Kalsoy Island. It was well organized, our guide was pleasant. We had luck with the weather as well.
Luis –
What a perfect day! Jógvan was an excellent tour guide; he provided information, was always taking care of the group and assure we had the best experience possible.
Bäckhaus-Appel Jürgen –
Es war ein toller Event. Alles war sehr gut vorbereitet und organisiert. Unser Guide war fürsorglich und hat uns gut über unsere Wanderung informiert. Insgesamt eine hervorragende Veranstaltung. Es gab nichts negativ zu kritisieren eine absolute Empfehlung.
Albrecht Marin –
It was a good tour, great views, great driver and guide, I will recommended
Olga Postolnikov –
Trip was amazing !!!!! With two kids under 5 years old kids! Wow, breathtaking views!
Our guide DITTE was terrific. She was very entertaining and knowledgeable about how to present the tour Well done!
Christine Simmons –
We had a wonderful tour on Kalsoy luckily with amazing weather. The logistics were seamless and far better than taking our own car. Ditte’s commentary was very informative and having a guide made it easier to tackle the, at times, challenging walk. I’d advise anyone who isn’t used to hiking to take a walking pole and make sure you wear weatherproof hiking boots. Worth it for the stunning views.
Soizic Lecocq –
I really enjoyed the tour: we were super lucky with the weather and even saw a few rainbows (!!) but it was still a bit muddy so, don’t forget your hiking shoes. Ditte and Sigmund were very friendly and made it very special. Thanks again!
Sven Mueller –
Tour was very nice and enjoyable. After seeing the scores of tourists using the ferry bus I was glad to have booked the tour. We totally lucked out on the weather and had perfect picture opportunities.
I have deducted a star for logistical chaos. None of the provided logistics information was correct: I was told by email I would be sent ferry tickets by email but then received another message that the guide had them. I was told to arrive by 9:30 at the ferry but the guide was 20 minutes late with no apology from her whatsoever, I was told guide would carry tour sign to recognise her but then received last minute phone call of what she was wearing. As I was getting nervous 15 mins before departure I called the operator number to enquire as to the whereabouts of the guide but number was not reachable. In the end everything worked out but this logistical chaos needs to be much improved upon. Don’t tell people a series of facts none of which turn out to be true. This is rather confusing.
Anna Regele –
Great tour! We usually like to explore places on our own, but booking this tour was definitelly a good idea – you still get a very authentic experience, sice you’re getting a tour from locals and from the land owner, we didn’t have to worry about the timing and we saw and learned things we couldn’t if we were on our own! Thank you for a great tour!
Ben H –
A really great day and an interesting insight into Faroese village and farming life, together with stunning scenery and for Bond fans, an opportunity to see where the final act of No Time To Die was filmed.
Communication prior to the trip was excellent from Joan-Heidi and Noomi was a helpful and informative guide, who met us in Klaksvik before we boarded the ferry to Kalsoy. We were picked up by bus as we arrived, driven expertly by Kalsoy resident Magnus, who took us first to Trøllanes. This small village is in a spectacular valley and where we were met by landowner and farmer Jóhannus. From the village centre, we were then walked to the Kallur lighthouse by both Jóhannus and Noomi who told us about our surroundings, local history and aspects of Faroese life.
Weather in the Faroes is extremely changeable but we were lucky enough to get clear views from the lighthouse and the walk itself is not difficult, although can be muddy in places.
From Trøllanes, we headed to Mikladalur to see the Seal Woman statue having been told of the legend by Noomi en route and where we were able to spend some time enjoying the surroundings before being driven back to catch the return ferry.
Anna –
Absolutely amazing tour!!! Our driver Magnus navigated us through the crazy tunnels and Jákup our guide to the top had some great stories to tell. It was a tough climb to the top with the path being muddy and slippery, but the scenery on top was well wort the struggle!
Bozso Gabriella –
Best experience on the Faroe, Noomi and Johansson are very helpful and kind, and the scene was breathtaking!
Linda Lam –
Amazing 🙂
Emily Ellison –
Amazing tour! Unfortunately, the fog blocked the view up at the light house but it was still beautiful going up! The guides are so awesome! They shared a lot of great information, kept us safe, and were just very nice ladies! I enjoyed this tour a lot!
Gabrielle Adler –
This was an incredible experience. The views were breathtaking and meeting the guide after taking the ferry was so easy.
Samuel Renforth –
The hike is steep and muddy, but absolutely worth it. The guides, Joan-Heidi and Noni (sp) were very friendly and helpful, as was the driver Magnus. Even with heavy fog, the views were beautiful and the couple running the shop in Mikladalur make everything themselves.
Andrew Mccrea –
Tour was good but unfortunately there was fog all day. We were not able to see the lighthouse until we were about 100 meters from it. Never could see the ocean or the cliffs. Not the guides fault…sometimes the weather just isn’t in your favor.
Leontýna Nováková –
Even though the road was very muddy and it was difficult for about a half of our group to get to the lighthouse, the views that opened to us at the end of our road made up for everything. It would be better though to repair the hiking road, me and my brother had to help our mother all the way down by holding her from both sides
Ingela Folemar –
Enjoyed the tour, although it started with heavy rain, and I’m very happy we took the tour. Everything went smoothly – nice not having to drive or wait for the local buses and to get a little help in the muddy terrain. Interesting to hear stories from the local people.