Mount Villingadalsfjall

Mount Villingadalsfjall is the third highest summit in the Faroe Islands and peaks at 841 meters (2759 feet) above sea level. You can hike all the way to the towering top from the nearest village Viðareiði on Viðoy Island.

The route to Mount Villingadalsfjall is marked with blue posts. The hike is moderate in difficulty. While the hike itself is moderate, what might challenge some hikers is the steepness of the entire hike.

From the moment you set off from the trailhead in Viðareiði and until you reach the summit, the entire hike is a fairly steep elevation. You will basically hike up a steep hillside. The mountain comes with some rugged terrain as basalt stones make up most of the surface. First the terrain is mostly grass while it turns more stony as you ascend the mountain.

There are only 1,5 km (1 mile) to Cape Enniberg when you reach the top. You will walk along the mountain ridge in order to get to Cape Enniberg from Mount Villingadalsfjall.

When to Hike Mount Villingadalsfjall

Weather is crucial for those planning to get to the summit. First thing you need to know is that the hike is best done between March and November. The winter season form December to February comes with chances of snow which makes the surface icy every now and then.

Visiting the Faroe Islands between March and November is one thing, another thing is the unpredictable weather in the Faroe Islands. With rapid changes possible within hours, make sure to monitor the Viðoy Island weather forecast days before and on the day of your planned hike.

Temperatures remain mild, ranging between 5-12°C (41-54°F) more or less throughout the months between March and November. The chilly temperature is often combined with wind. With more than 250 days of showers annually, hike in layers, good boots, and a windproof jacket and preferably also rain-resistant. Check out How to Hike in the Faroe Islands for more details.

Views from the Summit

From the summit of Mount Villlingadalsfjall, a breathtaking panorama of the Faroe Islands unfolds. The volcanic landscape is outstanding. When weather allows for good visibility, you will see the green slopes, steep cliff faces, and several islands shooting out from the ocean. Everything comes with the a vast 360-degree seascape.

Clouds are often created and might cover the peak or just drift across the mountain. Wait for a moment as the conditions tend to change minute by minute. As long as you prepare for sudden weather shifts and and are an experienced hiker, you will have the time of your life. Enjoy the extraordinary views from the highest mountain on Viðoy Island.

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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