Trøllkonufingur Rock Pillar

Trøllkonufingur is a towering rock formation on Vágar Island in the beautiful Faroe Islands. The spiky basalt rock rises 313 metres (1027 feet) out of the sea.

The short hike to the viewpoint is among the easiest in the archipelago. It requires very little effort for such a rewarding view!

How To Get To Trøllkonufingur Rock Pillar

For a close-up view of Trøllkonufingur, head to the village of Sandavágur and follow the signs towards the rock pillar.

There is a parking lot at the end of the street, Traðarvegur, from where the 20-minute walk to the rock pillar begins. Follow the unpaved road along the coast for 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) until you reach the viewpoint.

Behind the rock pillar, you can see the cliffs of Streymoy Island, and if you look south, you can see the small Koltur Island.

Trøllkonufingur is also visible from the nearby village of Miðvágur. You can see it from the west side of the village, including from the trailhead to the famous Trælanípa Cliff.

Whether you enjoy the views of Trøllkonufingur from Sandavágur or Miðvágur, you will do so in tranquil surroundings. Both places come with complete solitude, and you are likely to be one of only few travellers around.

Birds Surrounding Trøllkonufingur Rock Pillar

The coastal cliffs surrounding Trøllkonufingur offer prime real estate for seabirds, particularly during the breeding season. Most birds will be here from late spring in May through summer until September.

Visitors might spot clusters of Northern fulmars sitting on the ocean below. The distinctive tube-nosed birds will also be visible as they fly through the pristine air surrounding the attraction.

The Legend of Trøllkonufingur

Trøllkonufingur translates to “the Troll Woman’s Finger”. According to Faroese folklore, the rock pillar is the petrified finger of a giant troll woman who came to the islands with the intent of throwing them toward Iceland.

However, she was caught off guard by the rising sun, and the rays turned her to stone. She fell into the sea but she was so enormous that when she reached the ocean floor, the back of her head and one of her fingers still stuck out above the surface. The back of her head is Koltur Island and her finger is Trøllkonufingur.

Fríða Weihe

Fríða Weihe is Faroese born and bred. She grew up in Tórshavn, the capital in the Faroe Islands. Graduated from Glasir Tórshavn College within Marketing Management, Fríða did her internship at Guide to Faroe Islands. Fríða has since then continued working within travel and tourism ensuring a high quality all way through.

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