Ásmundarstakkur Travel Guide

Ásmundarstakkur is a stunning rock pillar in the wild Faroe Islands. Located of the coast on Suðuroy Island, the views you get near the sea-stack are breathtaking.

This attraction is located quite near the village Sandvík. A narrow unpaved road takes you all the way to this beautiful place in the northernmost part of Suðuroy Island.

You will have a great view of Ásmundarstakkur from the near by rock cleft Rituskor. In order to get to Rituskor, you will cross a short wooden bridge.

Crossing the bridge is not for the fainthearted. Less courage will do as views of the towering rock formation are just as impressive along the sheer edge.

You can either walk or drive the road from Sandvík to the view of the basalt monolith. When you reach the vantage point, you will have an out-of-this world view of the west coast.

For those who spend a night or more on Suðuroy Island, try visiting this place in the evening hours. The setting sun will turn the entire scenery into an out-of-this-world experience.

Ásmundarstakkur rises 109 metre (358 ft) above sea level. The view is most impressive during the golden hour just before sunset.

Sheep near Ásmundarstakkur

When heading to the attraction, you will for sure get close to sheep. These wooly creatures are so common in the archipelago that it is often said that the Faroe Islands are ruled by sheep. Actually, the population in the Faroe Islands is outnumbered by sheep.

The people of the Faroe Islands are so fond of their sheep that they built the wooden bridge specifically to open up additional grazing land. This short bridge allows shepherds and their sheep to cross a canyon, providing access to more grass for the sheep to graze on.

Høgni Reistrup

Høgni Reistrup is the CEO and Co-founder of Guide to Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Høgni has deep roots in the archipelago. He co-founded the marketplace Guide to Faroe Islands in 2018 as a way for travellers to plan and explore the best of the island group.

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