Ásmundarstakkur Travel Guide

By Verified Expert

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.

Asmundarstakkur and sheep
Ásmundarstakkur sea-stack on the west cost of Suðuroy island.

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.

Other great attractions
Houses in the village Porkeri on Suðuroy Island

Porkeri

Eggjarnar cliffs

Eggjarnar

Norðskáli seaside

Norðskáli