Sørvágur Travel Guide

By Beata Leifsdóttir Skaalum Verified Expert

Sørvágur is a village on Vágar Island in the adventurous Faroe Islands. The village lies right next to the only airport in the archipelago.

While planes are approaching the runway on Vágar Island, they fly over the village just seconds before they land. Vágar Airport is only a 2 minutes drive from Sørvágur.

*Salmon pens in the Sørvágsfjørður fjord. While tourism is becoming an important part of the local economy, salmon is the single most important export from the Faroe Islands.*

The village is home to several shops including a grocery store and a gas station. There are also cafés for those looking for a cup of tea or coffee.

Parking in Sørvágur is free of charge. Whit lots of parking lots located various places in the village, finding a spot for those who travels with a car is always easy.

Boat Tours from Sørvágur

Sørvágur marina — *Local tour operators offer boat tours leaving from the marina in Sørvágur.*

Sørvágur is the village from where boats to Drangarnir Sea Arch depart. This striking rock formation shooting out from the North Atlantic Ocean is absolutely fantastic. Boats to Mykines Island also depart from this village, which is located on the island’s deepest fjord, Sørvágsfjørður.

There is a peaceful sandy beach in the middle of the village together with colourful houses. From a certain location on the village hillside, you will have a beautiful view throughout Sørvágsfjørður Fjord and with Mykines Island framed out in the horizon.

Summer evening view in Sørvágur — *Summer evening view. That rocky ridge in the horizon is Mykines Island.*

Nearby villages are Bøur and the settlement Gásadalur. It takes only minutes to drive to these attractions along the Sørvágsfjørður Fjord.

The salmon farming company Hiddenfjord has its headquarter in Sørvágur. You will find the salmon in pens in the pristine open sea as you sail out of the fjord.

With so many awe-inspiring nature attractions around this place, you will find several experiences offered by the locals. Browse all tours and activities starting in Sørvágur.

What makes this place attractive is also the short distances. You have a great variety of activities and experiences. This means that you can pack more into your time in Sørvágur and nearby places.

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.

Go to author