Týggjará Waterfall Travel Guide

Týggjará is a waterfall in the unbelievable Faroe Islands. Located on Streymoy Island next to the road, this attraction is easy to reach.

The waterfall empties into the Kaldbaksfjøður fjord. Týggjará gets its water from the nearby mountains above the village Kaldbak and surroundings.

You will recognise the waterfall when heading to the archipelago’s capital, Tórshavn. You can see the water running down the mountain both from the road Oyggjarvegur and when driving along the road in the fjord Kaldbaksfjøður.

There are parking options at the foot of the waterfall. This will give you the chance to stand right next to it and with a small pond into which the waterfall empties.

Experience Týggjará Waterfall on a Rainy Day

The cascading waterfall down the steep hills along the fjord transforms into a mesmerising spectacle during and after rainfall. As water volumes increase, the falls get much more powerful. Multiple streams in the mountains join into a thunderous display that is easy to hear when approaching the waterfall.

During rain showers, the surrounding basalt cliffs darken, creating a dramatic contrast with the white foam of the falls. As the increased flow creates more power, the entire cliff face turns into a living wall of water.

The post-rain experience offers perhaps the most enchanting experience, as everything usually calms down when the rain stops. Experiencing the the intensified flow will leave you recharged. Refreshed by rain, the entire fjord looks epic.

Given the Faroe Islands’ frequent rainfall, make sure to just keep your itinerary flexible. After a shower, head to Kaldbaksfjørður Fjord at enjoy the water display.

Hydropower is an important part of the energy supply in the Faroe Islands. This renewable energy comes from the many days with rain in the archipelago. With more than half of the annual land-based electricity coming from sustainable supplies, the aim in the Faroe Islands is to soon get everything from renewable sources. One of the public energy company’s power plants is located along the Kaldbaksfjørður Fjord.