Information about Bøur
Bøur is a small village on the way to Gásadalur and the famous waterfall Múlafossur on the island Vágar. From Bøur you have a great view towards the peaky and uninhabited islet Tindhólmur and the stacks Drangarnir. There are many turf houses in this small village that is nestled only a 10 minutes' drive from Vágar Airport.
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Attractions nearby Bøur
Drangarnir
This spectacular rock formation with the iconic hole in it is located off the island of Vágar towards the visually dramatic islet o...
Tindhólmur
This stunning inset Tindhólmur can be seen from the island Vagar. A great spot to experience Tindhólmur is from the village Bøur....
Sørvágur
This village lies next to the airport in the Faroe Islands. While planes are approaching the runway they fly over Sørvágur just seconds ...
Múlafossur
Múlafossur is a watarfall like no other. A nice walk from the village houses in Gásadalur you'll find this famous waterfall. M&uac...
Gasadalur
Gásadalur is a remote village on Vágar island. Until recently it could only be accessed by hiking on foot over the mountains, but now ...
Fjallavatn
Fjallavatn is surrounded by breathtaking mountains, rugged terrain and stunning waterfalls. This is the second larges lake on Vágar island. The...
Dunnesdrangar
Dunnesdrangar is a sea stack on the west coast on Vágar island. In order to reach this attraction, you will walk for an hour from the village S...
Vágar Airport
Vagar Airport (FAE) is the port of arrival for most visitors to the Faroe Islands. This is the only airport in the Faroe Islands situated on Vagar i...
The Nix
The statue of the Nix is situated on lake Leitisvatn on Vágar island just beside Vágar Airport. In the evening, the horse is illu...
Leitisvatn
Leitisvatn or Sørvágsvatn as it is also called is the lake from which the waterfall Bøsdalafossur flows. The lake has an area of ...
Vatnsoyrar
Vatnsoyrar is a small settlement next to Lake Leitisvatn. The village is only a 1 minutes drive from Vágar Airport. You will see Vatnsoyrar w...
Vágar
Vagar island is the westernmost of the largest islands in the Faroe Islands. The island is like a ‘Faroe Islands in Miniature’...
Geituskorardrangur
This rock formation on the island Vagar towers 116 metres below sea level. You will get the best view of this free standing sea-stack just beside...
Bøsdalafossur waterfall
The waterfall Bøsdalafossur runs from the lake Leitisvatn into the Atlantic Ocean from 30 metres above sea level. The waterfall is situated o...
Miðvágur
This in one of the larger villages on Vágar island. You will drive through Miðvágur after your arrival at Vágar Airport. Yo...
Trælanípan (Slave Cliff)
From Trælanípan, in English Slave Cliff, you can see the lake overlooking the salty North Atlantic ocean. This is one of the ...
Sandavágur
The village Sandavágur is situated on Vágar island. It is the last village before you enter the sub-sea tunnel leading to the main isl...
Vestmanna Bird Cliffs
These cliffs are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Faroe Islands. Boat tours are made from April to September to Vestmanna Bird Cli...
Vestmanna
The beautiful village of Vestmanna has a great natural harbour, the best wind protected campsite in the Faroe Islands and several great attractions ...
Mykines
Mykines lies off the west coast of Faroe Islands' main islands. The island is home to the largest puffin colony in the Faroes and visitors to My...