Vágur Travel Guide

Vágur is the second largest village on Suðuroy Island in the far-flung Faroe Islands. You will see amazing views when heading to Vágur’s west coast. Here you will find Vágseiði, which is a rugged coastline with dark basalt cliffs.

Another fantastic attraction near Vágur is the coastal scenery found at the Eggjarnar Vista. An unpaved road leads from Vágur to this spectacular vantage point where you will experience the craggy coast west of Suðuroy Island.

Vágur is home to a football pitch in stunning surroundings. The football field is located only a stone’s throw from the gorgeous cliffs to the west. This football stadium surrounded by gorgeous nature is home ground for the local team FC Suðuroy.

The foot ball field sits between a freshwater lake and the spectacular coastline. With both nature sights very close to the field itself means an overpowered kick could send the ball plunging into either the adjacent lake or the North Atlantic Ocean.

New Year’s Eve in Vágur

The highlight of the year for many locals is the annual New Year’s Eve celebration. An impressive amount of people for the small size of the community gather in the village square Tríkanturin for the festivities on the last holiday of the year.

People are entering the square with torches that are thrown on a wooden Viking boat, which stands on the square. This takes place at midnight when everyone has sung the Faroese hymn »Tíðin rennur sum streymur í á«.

Once the boat is burning, the fireworks start. The people of Vágur organise the most impressive fireworks in the Faroe Islands.

Services in the Village

Vágur is one of the more populous settlements in the Faroe Islands and one of two main villages on Suðuroy Island toghether with Tvøroyri. When visiting, this will be useful because it will allow you to obtain essential services without having to leave the village.

• Grocery store: Yes
• Café: Yes
• Public toilet: Yes
• Parking lot: Yes

Take a look at tours and activities starting in Vágur. More than anything, when in Vágur, you are very close to a variety of powerful nature attractions in the Faroe Islands.

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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