Bøur

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 settlement is the last inhabited place 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 the coastal hamlet 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

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.

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 get a closer look at Drangarnir and Tindhólmur, make sure to join the Drangarnir Boat Tour. What you see from Bøur will just be enhanced when getting close to the attractions. Moreover, you will get the chance to get a view of Bøur from an ocean perspective.

Bøur Cottages

Bøur is home to a much photographed cluster of houses in the most amazing settings. These black painted homes are all covered with grass.

Make sure to look left towards the seaside just before you get to the settlement. This is where the turf-houses are located.

Services in Bøur

This settlement is sparsely populated and this is also reflected in the services available. There are great options for parking when exploring the hamlet. Other than that, basic services are found in nearby Sørvágur.

• Grocery store: No
• Café: Yes, in Summer
• Public toilet: No
• Parking lot: Yes

The local villagers head along the Sørvágsfjørður fjord for 3 kilometres / 1.9 miles for shopping in Sørvágur. There you will find grocery stores and other essential facilities.

Check out tours and activities starting in Bøur.

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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