Fossá Waterfall
Fossá
The tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, cascading in two tiers down a basalt slope right beside the road.
Fossá Waterfall lies in the north of Streymoy, near Haldórsvík. Its total drop is about 140 meters, and it falls in two tiers down basalt steps, making it the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands. It sits right beside the road to Tjørnuvík. Park the car and walk a few minutes to reach the lower falls. The water flow is greatest after rain. It can be combined with a visit to Tjørnuvík and Saksun on the same day. Admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Risin og Kellingin
- Tjørnuvík
- Hvalvík Church
- Slættaratindur
- Saksun
- Funningur Church
- Vestmanna Sea Cliffs
- Leynar Beach