Vestmanna

By Høgni Reistrup Verified Expert

Published: 03/06/2021

Reading time: 2 minutes

Vestmanna is a peaceful village in the Faroe Islands with a great natural harbour. It has several exciting attractions for locals and travellers alike.

Boats to Vestmanna Sea Cliffs, one of the most popular experiences in the Faroe Islands, depart from the harbour. You will find the harbour just upon arrival in the village. Guided boat tours are made from early April to late October.

Want to get as close to nature as possible? Jump on board the 4 hour Fishing Trip in Vestmanna. You will feel the fresh air as your captain steers the boat to the tranquil surroundings. These fishing grounds offer a catch-guarantee.

You will find the best wind-protected campsite in the Faroe Islands in the village. Vestmanna Camping is located just upon arrival in the village.

Vestmanna boat tour — *There are great boat tour options from the village. Photo by Mads Fyllgraf.*

Vestmanna is the second-largest settlement on Streymoy Island. The village lies a 40-minute drive from the capital, Tórshavn. There are several bus departures from Tórshavn all days of the week.

You will find stunning nature above the village. You can drive on narrow roads to enter lakes that are nestled from 100 meters (328 feet) and up to 350 meters (1148 feet) above sea level.

Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Tour

Most travellers visit the village due to the soaring cliffs along the coastline. These tours depart from the harbour are, which you will see upon arrival in the village. Book the boat tour to the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs.

When on the tour, you will see the immense bird life. Before you know it, you will also experience sheep on the most steep hillsides which just looks like the animals move agains the law of gravity.

Boat sailing in Vestmanna — *One of boats to the sea cliffs north of Vestmanna sailing from the settlement on its way to the cliffs. Photo by Chris Poplawski.*

Beside the boat tour itself, there is a nice visitor centre. Here you can enjoy a cup of coffee. They also have restrooms for visitor.

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Høgni Reistrup

Høgni Reistrup is the CEO and Co-founder of Guide to Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Høgni has deep roots in the archipelago. He co-founded the marketplace Guide to Faroe Islands in 2018 as a way for travellers to plan and explore the best of the island group.

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