Geituskorardrangur Travel Guide

Geituskorardrangur is a free-standing rock wall on Vágar Island in the far-flung Faroe Islands. This rock formation towers 116 metres (380 feet) above sea level. Reach the attraction after walking for one one.

You will get the best view of this free standing sea-stack just beside Bøsdalafossur waterfall. In order to reach Geituskorardrangur, you will walk for one hour along Lake Leitisvatn.

The walk to Geituskorardrangur starts from a trailhead just outside the village Miðvágur. The walk is easy with almost no elevation.

There are great opportunities to sit down on the rocky ground and simply enjoy the sight. Expect to see lots of birds flying above your head and also underneath you. Once you get to the coast, marvel at the marine wildlife.

You will have a blast watching the sea stretching endlessly across the horizon. When the wind is howling, everything gets more moody. You will hear the waves roaring when crashing agains the black basalt.

The Walk to Geituskorardrangur

You can walk all year round to the rugged coastline where this attraction is located. The weather in the Faroe Islands is unpredictable so make sure to check the weather forecast before your outdoor adventure. Dress according to the weather. Most days will come with wind making layers and a windproof jacket a must. Hiking boots are also recommended for the walk from Miðvágur to Geituskorardrangur.

Filmed by a local cameraman from the public broadcasting cooperation in the Faroe Islands, the video below will guide you step by step all the way from the trailhead to the scenic view of Geituskorardrangur. Most days will come with less sun than found here.

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum

Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum is born and raised in Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. She now lives in Sandavágur on Vágar Island located near the only airport in the archipelago. Before becoming the manager at the enchanting Fiskastykkið restaurant in Sandavágur, she did her internship with Guide to Faroe Islands in Tórshavn. Beata holds a degree in Marketing Management from Glasir Tórshavn Collage.

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