Vágur

Vágur is the second-largest village on Suðuroy Island in the far-flung Faroe Islands. It is home to a stunning football pitch and several breathtaking cliff views.

Cliff views at Vágur

On the west coast of Vágur, you will find Vágseiði, which is a historic harbour on a rugged coastline with dark basalt cliffs.

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

The football field in Vágur

Vágur is home to a football pitch in stunning surroundings. The football field is located only a stone’s throw from the spectacular coastline at Vágseiði. This football stadium is home ground for the local team, FC Suðuroy.

Since the football field sits between a freshwater lake and the gorgeous cliffs to the west, a powerful kick could send the ball plunging into either the 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 enter the square with torches that are thrown onto a wooden Viking boat, which stands on the square. This takes place at midnight when the community 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 among the more populous settlements in the Faroe Islands and one of two main villages on Suðuroy Island, together with Tvøroyri. You will have all essential services without having to leave the village.

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

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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