Information about Fossá Waterfall
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Fossá Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands and drops in two levels. The waterfall is easily accessible and stunningly majestic. You will find Fossá Waterfall in the northern end of Streymoy island just before you reach the village Haldarsvík.
Fossá is located on the east side of Streymoy island a 45 minutes drive from the capital, Tórshavn. The waterfall lies next to the short bridge to the nearby Eysturoy island from where you can also experience Fossá. In this case, you will see the waterfall in the distance. Fossá is 140 metres tall.
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Attractions nearby Fossá Waterfall
Haldarsvík
You will get to Haldarsvík on Streymoy island a 2 minutes drive from the famous Fossá Waterfall. Most often Faroe Islanders use the short form Vík whe...
Saksun
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Dúvugarðar
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Eiðisskarð
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Eiði
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Tjørnuvík
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Slættaratindur
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Funningur
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Road above Funningur
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Funningsfjørður
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Risin & Kellingin
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Hvalvík
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Hvíthamar
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Mýlingur
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Elduvík
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við Áir
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Ambadalur
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Búgvin
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Eysturoy
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Gjógv
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