Týggjará Waterfall

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 mountain road Oyggjarvegur and when driving along the lower road in the fjord Kaldbaksfjørður.

There are parking options at the foot of the waterfall. This will give you the chance to stand right next to it and the 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 intensified flow will leave you recharged. Refreshed by rain, the entire fjord looks epic.

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

Mads Fyllgraf

Mads Fyllgraf is an adventurous explorer, photographer, and videographer. Born in western Jylland in Denmark, the fresh waves hitting the shore and the winds blowing in from the north, has seen him indulge in the Faroe Islands. Mads holds a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management and has years of experiences from the outdoor recreation sector.

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