Tindhólmur

Tindhólmur is a stunning islet located next to Vagar Island in the Faroe Islands. The unpopulated craggy islet is known for its spiky shape.

The islet holds extreme contrasts. One side of the islet is pure green hillside all the way to the top. The southern face of Tindhólmur is sheer basalt cliff.

There are merely sheep on the uninhabited islet. A great spot to see Tindhólmur is from the village Bøur and from the road near Skarðsáfossur Waterfall.

You will get really close to Tindhólmur when joining a Drangarnir Sea Arch Boat Tour. These tours depart from the marina in the nearby village Sørvágur.

Tindhólmur Islet in How to Train Your Dragon

Tindhólmur Islet is featured prominently in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon as the fictional Isle of Berk is Tindhólmur Islet in real-life. Watch the film and see for yourself as the rugged landscapes just off the coast of Vágar Island becomes part of the magic in the film’s Viking world.

Getting to Tindhólmur

Tours to Tindhólmur are mostly made as private experiences. There is no ferry or boat sailing to the islet on a regular basis. Your best option if you really want to get around on the islet is to contact a local travel agency and they might be able to get you there.

The westernmost part of Tindhólmur is quite flat. Here is a lovely plateau with several small lakes in it.

When you reach the most westerly area, you will get to a large area only with basalt. There is a picture-perfect view from this part of the islet. The islet will rise prominently here.

Those who dare getting close to the islet’s edge will get views of a rich birdlife. There are puffins nesting on the islet during the summer season from early May to late August.

Located close to the airport in the Faroe Islands, you might descend the flight just above Tindhólmur. This will give you an awe-inspiring aerial view of the islet.

The flight needs to enter the runway on Vágar Airport through the Sørvágsfjørður Fjord in order for you to get these views. The islet will then be on your right hand side.

Sea Arch perspective of the Islet

The entire islet is private land. Tindhólmur is used for sheep only and for the locals to take a break from it all staying in one of the handful of cabins near the shoreline.

One really awesome perspective of the islet opens up when sailing through the Drangarnir Sea Arch. This attraction is located nearby. As you sail towards the arch itself, you will start seeing Tindhólmur through the whole in the basalt rock stack before going through the arch.

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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