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This is a glimpse from Vagar Island
Vagar first stop
The isle of Vágar has, among other actives, the largest lakes, valleys
and is very well suited for outdoor activities whether you are to
extreme sport or easy trips.
Also here is the best place for horse riding, fishing and trekking.
Here is a suggestion what to do in a day:
The Old Mail Man Route over the mountain to Gásadal is one
of the most sought after hikes. It will take the hikers through a
rigorous climb that will literally take the breath away, before
descending into the village of Gásadalur, it is possible to able to
enjoy the spectacular view of Múlafossur waterfall.
Another alternative is a sailing trip on the Lake with Lakeside to
the Bøsdalafossur waterfall, where it is possible to go ashore to
explore the area accompanied by a most knowledgeable storyteller.
If it is a real hiker, there is always the seven hour historic hike, where
a tour guide will take the guests on the old path to Miðvág stopping
at the local museums, before heading out to the Bøsdalafossur
waterfall. On the way out, it is also possible to take the walk up
to the majestic Trælanípa promontory to enjoy the stunning view.
The perfect combination between nature and history.
Many of the hiks on Vágar are fairly easy with well kept paths.
However, a local tour guide will show you the hidden gems that
Hiking 340 mountains
There are 340 mountains in the Faroe
Islands. The highest is Slættaratindur,
with its 880 meters, and the lowest is
Høganes, only 115 meters high.
There are few people in the Faroes, who
have summited these 340 mountains as
much as Pól Sundskarð.
After 45 years of "normal" work, he has
quit his job to live and work as hiking
guide and started the website hiking.fo.
He knows the mountains from top to
bottom. On his many tours he has met
with local people from the different
islands and has built up a wide personal
network. Both Pól, and many of the local
representatives are ready to serve you
from the bottom of the Faroe Islands up
the highest mountains tops.
One popular goal to reach it the so called
Top 10, - to climb the top of the ten highest
Faroese mountains.
These mountains are:
• Slættaratindur, Eysturoy, 880m
• Gráfelli, Eysturoy, 856m
• Villingadalsfjall, Viðoy, 841m
• Kúvingafjall, Kunoy, 830m
• Teigafjall, Kunoy, 825m
• Kunoyarnakkur, Kunoy, 819m
• Havnartindur, Kunoy, 818m
• Urðafjall, Kunoy, 817m
• Middagsfjall, Kunoy, 805m
• Svartbakstindur, Eysturoy, 801m
This is only an example to show a goal for
hikers to reach.
Do you want to explore these mountains
over some time, days or hours?
What is the goal and who are
the participants?
Pól Sundskarð.: "Hiking.fo can also
arrange tailor-made trips and tours in the
unspoiled Faroese nature, - but common
for all arrangements are that they contain
cannot be found on a map or in hiking brouchures.
Why not learn about the role of the Faroe Islands in the Second
World War and it’s affect on local life on Vágar by visiting the
War Museum with its incredibly extensive collection, the historic
site, Kálvalíð, where visitors travel up to 400 years back in time,
or the Church in Sandavágur where an ancient Rune Stone from
the first settlers of the village is kept.
There are several breakfast, lunch and dinner options on Vágar, a
new café and guesthouse in Gásadalur, Nest the café in Miðvágur,
Flogkaffi at the airport terminal and restaurant and Hotel Vágar
by the airport. Also the popular concept of Heimablídni or
SupperClub is available by request on Vágar.
Sølvi Simonarson, director of Visit Vagar, with office at the
airport, when the tourists arrive:
“In Vágar and Mykines, we are blessed with some of the most
magnificent landscape you will ever see, as well as a rich
birdlife, so if it’s nature you’re after you’ll most certainly find
something you like. On Mykines you could take a walk out to
Mykineshólmur, where you will be certain so see the puffins that
many travel far to see. We also have other hikes, both premade
and specially tailored to fit, ready for you to enjoy.”
Pól Sundskarð. And his wife Bjørg was the first
couple to reach the top of all 340 mountains in
The Faroe Islands, but here it is his daughter
and grandchild, who has inherited the interest.
experiences along the routes on the
beautiful 340 Faroese mountains."
Hiking in the Faroese nature is a growing
activity amongst local inhabitants as well
as the foreign guests who are visiting our
beautiful country.
Hiking is also a healthy way to activate
both body and soul.
You can hike alone in the nature but
preferable as a group putting safety first.
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