Sod-roofed house in Bøur

Bøur Travel Guide

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Bøur is a small village on Vágar island in the mountainous Faroe Islands. From Bøur you have a great view towards the peaky and uninhabited islet Tindhólmur and the stacks Drangarnir. This small settlement is only a short drive from Vágar Airport.

This village is the last inhabited settlement before you reach Gásadalur and the famous Múlafossur Waterfall. You will get to a small parking lot as the first thing when entering the village. This is the best place to park your car if you come to Bøur in own vehicle.

There are many turf houses in this small village nestled only a 10 minutes’ drive from the airport. People also enjoy the peaceful mood when standing on the small beach next to the houses.

A tranquil body of water flows down the hillside and into the ocean here. The small church in the village lies next to the stream.

Views of Tindhólmur and Drangarnir

View above Bøur
On the mountain over the village Bøur on Vágar Island.

Paying Bøur a stop is popular on sightseeing tours in the Faroe Islands. Tour guides usually pull-off here to let travellers admire the beauty of the village.

The views you get form the village are something else. Out in the horizon lies the islet Tindhólmur and the famous sea arch Drangarnir.

Seaside view of Bøur
Bøur seen from sea. Photo by @chrisroams on Instagram.

Even though this is not as close as you can get to these attractions, enjoying these impressive nature sights from this spot is so much worth it.

For those wanting to to get a closer look at Drangarnir and Tindhólmur, make sure to join the Drangarnir Boat Tour. What you see from Bøur will juts be enhanced when getting close to the attractions.

Other great attractions

Sandavágur

Hestur Island

Haraldssund