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 <strong>low</strong>est 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. 24 >> Travel Trade OUTBOUND - Scandinavia
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