Bøsdalafossur

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Bøsdalafossur is a Waterfall in Faroe Islands

Bøsdalafossur is a waterfall on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands, where the water of Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the archipelago, also known as Leitisvatn, spills over a cliff edge and drops directly into the North Atlantic Ocean below. The falls are relatively short at around 30 metres, but their setting is spectacular: the lake sits atop dramatic sea cliffs, and from certain angles an optical illusion makes it appear to float high above the ocean. Reaching Bøsdalafossur involves a gentle, mostly flat hike of around 3 km each way along the shore of the lake from the village of Miðvágur, taking roughly 45 minutes to an hour. The trail is popular but never crowded by mainland standards, and passes through the classic treeless, grassy Faroese landscape grazed by sheep. Near the falls, a short scramble leads to viewpoints over the cliffs, the sea stacks of Geituskoradrangur, and the waterfall itself. A small fee is usually charged to cross the private farmland at the trailhead. The Faroe Islands lie at around 62°N, and while the frequent cloud and rain of the North Atlantic can make aurora viewing hit-or-miss, on the clear nights that do occur the islands’ remote location and near-total absence of light pollution offer a genuine chance of catching the Northern Lights over a wild and dramatic coastline.

Where to find Bøsdalafossur?

62°1'22"N, 7°14'19"W

Aurora hunting in Tórshavn?

The aurora season here runs from October to March, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in November and February. The natural setting around Bøsdalafossur makes it a wonderful spot to watch for the Northern Lights.

What do people think of Bøsdalafossur?

  • 4.3

  • Beautiful waterfall , the locals call it the " gay waterfall"😂

    Humaid B7 September 2018

  • Beginner/intermediate hike along the lake to get to the cliffs. Amazing scenery and majestic views.

    David S7 August 2018

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