Tindhólmur Travel Guide

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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.

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The islet captured from above. Photo by @chrisroams on Instagram.

There are merely sheep on the uninhabited islet. A great spot to see Tindhólmur is from the village Bøur.

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.

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.

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The grassy surface on the islet. Photo by Chris Poplawski.

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.

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When in the flat land area on the islet. Photo by Chris Poplawski known as @chrisroams on Instagram.

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.

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