Faroe Islands Waterfalls are part of the scenery almost everywhere you drive. Some drop beside cliffs, while others appear near villages or beyond hiking paths. If you rent a car in the Faroe Islands, Vágar Airport is a practical starting point for the trip. From there, you can explore Vágar first, then continue to Streymoy without using a ferry. Our guide covers the driving routes, parking points, trail access, and walking needed for each waterfall.
Most stops combine a short drive with some walking, so access differs from one waterfall to another. Some are close to parking areas, while others require marked trails, steeper ground, or longer walks. Check weather conditions before setting out, and keep your headlights on while driving.
From Vágar Airport, drive west on Route 22 towards Sørvágur. In Sørvágur, follow signs for Bøur and Gásadalur, then join Route 45. You pass Bøur before reaching the Gásadalstunnilin and Gásadalur. The drive from the airport takes about 15 minutes.
The Gásadalur tunnel is narrow and about 1.4 kilometres long, with a 3.5-metre road width. Drive slowly when visibility drops or another car approaches. Faroese village roads and tunnels can be narrow, and lay-bys are not parking spaces. Park in the marked village area, then walk about 5 minutes to the viewpoint. Stay on clear paths and inside fences because the cliff terrain is steep. Múlafossur drops from the green cliff edge directly towards the Atlantic below.
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From the airport, drive east towards Miðvágur, which is only a short drive away. On the main road, turn by the church and follow signs for Trælanípa and Bøsdalafossur. Continue to the trail entrance, then park near the landowners’ reception.
Your car journey ends there. Cars cannot continue to Bøsdalafossur, so you must walk beside Sørvágsvatn. Follow the marked gravel path towards the lake’s ocean end. The walk takes about 45 minutes each way.
Bøsdalafossur carries the lake’s outflow about 30 metres into the Atlantic. Nearby Trælanípa rises 142 metres from the sea and shares the same access route. You can visit both places during one trail trip. There’s a hiking fee, and every visitor must check in at the entrance. Guided and unguided access can have different prices. Check current fees and opening times before arrival because they can change.
Leave the airport eastbound and enter the Vágatunnilin, which connects Vágar with Streymoy. Tunnel charges for rental cars are usually handled through the car rental company. The payment method can differ, so check your rental terms before driving.
Continue north through Streymoy towards Haldórsvík and the Sundalagið area. The road follows eastern northern Streymoy for much of this section. Fossá, one of the Faroe Islands Waterfalls, is beside Bakkavegur near Haldórsvík, with parking available.
Use the marked parking area instead of stopping on the carriageway. Do not use road lay-bys for parking. Fossá falls about 140 metres across two levels, making it the country’s highest waterfall. Wet periods usually bring a fuller and stronger cascade. Faroese rain can arrive quickly, so watch changing visibility and road conditions.
After Fossá, keep driving north to Tjørnuvík if you want to extend the same route. Fossá is a natural stop when driving towards this northern village.
From Vágar Airport, take the subsea tunnel to Streymoy, then drive south towards Tórshavn. Head to Hoydalar on the capital’s northern side and park in a legal urban space. Parking rules apply in Tórshavn, so check signs and use a parking disc where required.
Svartifossur is about 2 kilometres north of Tórshavn’s old town. The waterfall is on Hoydalsá, within a protected area with well-marked walking paths. You reach the final section on foot rather than by car. On the city walking route, two streams meet at the waterfall and continue as one. After rain, both channels can carry more water. During long, dry summer periods, the waterfall can recede, exposing its dark rock wall.
The contrast explains the name, which means Black Waterfall. Add Svartifossur when your road trip already includes the capital. You can visit museums or old-town streets before or after the walk. This stop adds one of the Faroe Islands Waterfalls without taking you far from Tórshavn.
Drive through Vágatunnilin to Streymoy, then continue north towards Haldórsvík. Park in the car park above the village church, where there is space for visitors. Do not try to drive up towards Kluftá.
Kluftá is on the walking route from Haldórsvík towards Saksun. The waterfall is above the village during the climb. Follow route markers and cairns instead of taking unmarked shortcuts.
This outing is more demanding than the others in this guide. The full walk from Haldórsvík to Saksun covers 8 kilometres and reaches a 587-metre high point. Expect steep, wet, and muddy ground along the way. Kluftá is located above Haldórsvík near the start, but reaching it still involves a proper hill walk rather than a roadside visit.
The best Faroe Islands Waterfalls trip is not about fitting the most stops into one day. Rainfall can completely change what you see, from thin streams to powerful cascades. A waterfall that looks modest in summer may look very different after wet weather. Keep some flexibility in your route so you can spend longer where conditions are good.
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Yes. You can reach all five Faroe Islands Waterfalls in this guide from Vágar Airport by road. Vágatunnilin gives direct vehicle access between Vágar and Streymoy, so no ferry is required. Some sites still need walking after parking.
Múlafossur is the easiest for a quick visit. You park in Gásadalur and walk about 5 minutes to the official viewpoint. Fossá is also easy to reach from the road, while Múlafossur has a more clearly marked short walking route.
Bøsdalafossur requires a hiking fee and check-in at the trail reception. Kluftá needs a longer, steeper hill walk from Haldórsvík. For both, check the weather and current access rules before departure.
