Cape Enniberg

Cape Enniberg is a 754 metre (2474 feet) vertical sea cliff making it the world’s tallest vertical sea cliff. Enniberg is situated on Viðoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands.

This soaring cliff is the northernmost point in the archipelago. The sheer basalt wall is a well known landmark throughout the history of the Faroe Islands. There is an immense bird life at Cape Enniberg.

The place is best explored during the long summer nights under the midnight sun. Make a trip happen to this attraction between April and October in order to avoid any snow or icy terrain.

The height of the cliff makes it unaccessible during winter in the Faroe Islands. Sheep roam the steep hillsides all your round but other than that there will be no moving elements here in depth of winter.

Getting to Cape Enniberg

You can experience Enniberg from above by hiking from the village Viðareiði or from below on one of the boat trips that pass by the famous sea cliff. Hiking to Cape Enniberg is fairly demanding. The views from the cliff’s top are worth the effort for those fit for the hike. Nevertheless, hiking to top of the cliffs is only recommended for those with very good hiking skills and experiences in uneven terrain. Hiking in the Faroe Islands can be a strenuous experience and getting to this attraction is within that category.

This boat tour to Cape Enniberg departs from Klaksvík on nearby Borðoy Island, which is the main town in the northern part of the Faroe Islands. Boat tours will let you experience the immense volcanic wall from sea level.

The villagers in the settlement Viðareiði have Cape Enniberg in their backyard. However, they very seldom take the steep hike to the sheer cliff itself.

For those wanting to be close to the cliff, visiting Viðareiði is a great alternative. It will keep you on flat ground at all times while still feeling the power of nature just around the corner. Being an ocean nation, one of the flag ship trawlers is Enniberg. The trawler sails close to the vertical sea cliff on its way to the fishing grounds.

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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