Faroe Islands road trip: Viðareiði to Kallur Lighthouse
Explore a 234.9 km scenic route through the Faroe Islands featuring key landmarks including Drangarnir Sea Stack, Klaksvík, Kallur Lighthouse on Kalsoy, and Múlafossur Waterfall. This route connects the northernmost settlement of Viðareiði with stunning coastal formations like Lake Sørvágsvatn and the dramatic cliffs of Trælanípa, covering approximately 60 minutes of travel.
- Distance
- 234.9 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Flying over the Faroe Islands
- End
- Gásadalur
- Stops
- 10
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Flying over the Faroe Islands — Aerial perspective reveals dramatic volcanic landscapes, steep sea cliffs, and isolated fjords that define these North Atlantic islands' rugged terrain.
- Drangarnir Sea Stack — Dramatic natural sea stacks rising from the ocean, iconic rock formations off the coast of Vágar Island.
- Viðareiði, Føroyar — Remote coastal village perched on the northern edge of the archipelago, surrounded by towering basalt cliffs and accessible only by boat or helicopter.
- Klaksvík, Klakkur, & Kunoy — Cluster of settlements featuring the archipelago's second-largest town, distinctive twin peaks, and mountainous terrain offering hiking and panoramic ocean views.
- Klakkur — Mountain peak near Klaksvík offering panoramic views of the surrounding islands and dramatic landscapes.
- Lake Sørvágsvatn & Trælanípa — Spectacular freshwater lake appearing to merge with the ocean cliff edge below, creating an optical illusion framed by dramatic seaside escarpments.
- Lake Sørvágsvatn — Remarkable freshwater lake on Vágar Island that appears to float above the sea due to its elevated cliffside location.
- Kalsoy & Kallur Lighthouse — Island lighthouse perched on steep headland accessible via scenic hiking trail, offering 360-degree views across the archipelago's fjords and surrounding peaks.
- Múlafossur Waterfall — Spectacular waterfall cascading directly into the sea on Muli peninsula, one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Faroes.
- Gásadalur — Remote village and coastal settlement known for its dramatic sea cliffs and waterfall scenery on Vágar Island.
Video on this route
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