Tindhólmur

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

Tindhólmur is the largest islet in the archipelago. In the context of the Faroe Islands, an islet is a small island that does not have running water, which means they are not counted among the 18 main islands. Although Tindhólmur covers 65 hectares, providing enough land to accommodate both sheep and people, it lacks running water. Therefore, it is classified as an islet rather than an island.

Tindhólmur is well-known for its characteristic shape. On the eastern side, it has a 262-metre (860-feet) sheer basalt cliff featuring five peaks known as Ytsti, Arni, Lítli, Breiði and Bogni. In stark contrast, the western side is relatively flat grassland with several small lakes.

The entire islet is private land. There are only sheep on the islet, as well as a few cabins occasionally used by the farmers.

Tindhólmur in How to Train Your Dragon

The islet is featured prominently in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon from 2025, where it serves as the fictional Isle of Berk. Watch the film and see for yourself how the rugged landscapes become part of the magic in the film’s Viking world.

Getting to Tindhólmur

There is no ferry or boat sailing to Tindhólmur on a regular basis. Tours are mostly made as private experiences. Therefore, your best option is to contact a local travel agency to see if they are able to get you there.

If you manage to reach the islet, you will be rewarded with amazing views. At the westernmost point, you will get a picture-perfect view of the islet and its spiky cliff. During the summer season from May to late August, puffins nest along the cliff edges.

Islet views from the Drangarnir boat tour

As an alternative to going to Tindhólmur, you can join a Drangarnir Sea Arch Boat Tour and get a very close look at the islet. These tours depart from the marina in the nearby village of Sørvágur.

One really awesome perspective of the islet opens up when sailing through the iconic Drangarnir Sea Arch. As you sail toward the arch itself, you will see Tindhólmur peeking through the hole in the basalt sea stack before going through the arch.

Islet views from Vágar Island

Tindhólmur is visible from the villages of Bøur and Gásadalur on Vágar Island. A great place to see the islet is from the road near Skarðsáfossur Waterfall, located between the two villages.

Tindhólmur is located close to the airport of the Faroe Islands on Vágar Island, and flights often descend just above the islet. So make sure to grab a window seat and if you’re lucky, you might get a breathtaking 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.

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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