Miðvágur Travel Guide

Miðvágur is a village on Vágar Island in the far-flung Faroe Islands. You will drive through the village after your arrival at Vágar Airport. The trailhead to the famous ‘floating lake’ is found in this village.

People wanting to experience the Trælanípa Cliff and Bøsdalafossur Waterfall will start out from Miðvágur. The hike starts only a couple of minutes from the village.

Lake Leitisvatn lies close to the village. This lake is also called ‘Lake Above the Ocean’ as it creates an optical illusion from the lake’s end towards the seaside. Those looking for some adventure can go kayaking on Lake Leitisvatn.

There are two grocery stores in the village as well as a gas station. It takes you around 35 minutes to drive from Miðvágur to the capital in the Faroe Islands on Streymoy Island. The local bus network also operate busses from this place to both the airport and to Tórshavn, the capital.

Have a look at tours and activities starting in Miðvágur. There are also services available in the village.

Services in Miðvágur

As one of the most populous villages in the Faroe Islands, Miðvágur has some basic services available all year round. Here is a list of what to find when in the village:

• Grocery store: Yes
• Café: Yes
• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes

The outdoor activities that many travellers want to experience are located just north of the village. This is where you have the ‘floating lake’ and the stunning views of the freshwater lake as seen from the Trælanípa Cliff.

For those wanting a waterfront view of the Trøllkonufingur Monolith, you can head into the village and along the fjord for great views. Sit down for a while and just soak in the spectacular rock formation that juts out from the coast near the village Sandavágur.

Torfinnur Jákupsson

Torfinnur Jákupsson is a renowned filmmaker and screenwriter from the Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Jákupsson has contributed to bring the culture and landscapes of this North Atlantic archipelago to a broader audience. His most notable work is Trom, a Faroese crime drama series that premiered in 2022. Trom was the first major TV series filmed entirely in the Faroe Islands. Based on local crime novels, the series follows a journalist as he investigates a murder and uncovers environmental and political tensions within the community. Jákupsson's compelling storytelling, combined with the stark beauty of the Faroese landscape, earned Trom international acclaim. The series has been broadcasted on BBC in the UK and SBS in Australia among others. Jákupsson explore themes of isolation, identity, and the interaction between traditional and modern Faroese life, resonating with both local and global audiences. He holds a master's degree from University of Westminster in Audio Production.

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