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Gásadalur & Múlafossur
A tiny village above the Atlantic, where the Múlafossur waterfall plunges straight off the cliffs into the sea
A tiny village above the Atlantic, where the Múlafossur waterfall plunges straight off the cliffs into the sea
The waterfall drops from the village’s grassy plateau straight into the ocean. A short, easy path leads to the viewpoint.
Stay behind the fences; the cliff edges are unstable.
Photo: DavideGorla, CC BY 2.0
The Faroes’ largest lake, which seems to hang above the ocean when seen from the Trælanípan cliffs. The path crosses private land and a fee is charged.
Photo: DavideGorla, CC BY 2.0
A pretty village of turf-roofed houses on the road to Gásadalur, with views of the Tindhólmur islet and its jagged peaks.
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0
The westernmost island, reached by ferry or helicopter from Sørvágur, is famous for its puffin colonies, present from about May to August. Hiking there requires a fee and, on some routes, a guide.
Book the ferry well ahead in summer.
Photo: Joxean Koret, CC BY-SA 2.0
There are no restaurants in Gásadalur itself apart from a small seasonal café; eat in Sørvágur, Miðvágur or Tórshavn.
Try Faroese lamb, fresh fish, and, if you are curious, traditional fermented ræst lamb.
Vágar Airport (FAE) is about 15 minutes’ drive away. A car is the easiest way to get around the islands, and sub-sea tunnels link Vágar to Streymoy and Tórshavn, about 45 minutes away.
The Faroe Islands are a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark but are outside the EU and the Schengen area. Citizens of the UK, US, EU, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit visa-free; if you need a Schengen visa for Denmark, you need one specifically valid for the Faroes. The currency is the Faroese króna, on par with the Danish krone, which is also accepted. Check current rules before you travel.
The Faroe Islands are expensive, similar to Denmark or Norway. Car hire and accommodation are the main costs.
Waterfall, lake and puffins.
See Múlafossur, stop in Bøur, then hike to Trælanípan above Sørvágsvatn. In summer, add a day trip to Mykines for the puffins.
Much of the land is private farmland, and some popular trails charge a landowner fee or must be walked with a guide; check before you go.
The weather changes fast; carry waterproofs and warm layers, and avoid cliff paths in fog or strong wind.
Roads are good but narrow; watch for sheep and use passing places on single-track roads.
Gásadalur is a home for its residents; stay on paths and park only in the designated area.
Quick answers for planning time in Gásadalur.
By car, about 15 minutes from Vágar Airport, through a tunnel opened in 2004.
No, it is a short, easy walk from the parking area to the viewpoint.
Most Western visitors do not; the Faroes are outside Schengen, so Schengen visas must be specifically valid for the islands.
Yes, on nearby Mykines from about May to August.
Yes, landowners charge a fee for the hike above Sørvágsvatn.
Google Maps works well; download offline maps, as signal is patchy in remote valleys.
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Faroese is the language; almost everyone speaks English and Danish.
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Planning a wider trip? Our Faroe Islands travel guide covers getting there, costs, when to go and more.