Bøsdalafossur Waterfall Travel Guide

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The waterfall Bøsdalafossur runs from Lake Leitisvatn into the North Atlantic Ocean from 30 metres (98 feet) above sea level. The waterfall is situated on the western coast of Vagar island in the Faroe Islands.

In order to reach Bøsdalafossur, you will walk 3 kilometres (1.8 miles) from near the village Miðvágur. There is no elevation along the route. You will walk between 30-40 metres (98-131 feet) above sea level all they way to Bøsdalafossur.

The water in the river that turns into the waterfall comes from Lake Leitisvatn also known as the floating lake. Lake Leitisvatn is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Faroe Islands.

This lake is perched atop the basalt cliff and then forms into Bøsdalafossur waterfall that drops straight into the chilly North Atlantic Ocean. Standing next the crashing water is a forceful experience.

There are two other great attractions in the same area as Bøsdalafossur Waterfall. You will find the towering free-standing rock wall Geituskorardrangur here as well as the cliff Trælanípa. This is where you will experience the lake hanging above the ocean.

Bøsdalafossur Waterfall
Bøsdalafossur Waterfall on Vágar Island.

Bøsdalafossur lies on the same island as where you will find Vagar Airport. The hike to Bøsdalafossur starts only 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from the airport. 

If it has not been to rainy the days before you visit Bøsdalafossur then you can cross the river and get closer to the majestic rock formation Geituskorardrangur. The sea stack is only a 5 minutes walk from the waterfall.

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