Sørvágsvatn

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Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands

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The largest lake in the Faroe Islands, famous for an optical illusion that makes it appear suspended above the ocean. It offers dramatic cliffside hiking trails leading to a coastal waterfall.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Oct 2026.

Highlights

  • Trælanípan cliff viewpoint
  • Bøsdalafossur waterfall
  • Hiking trail to the ocean cliffs
  • Requires a mandatory hiking fee

Details

Address
Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands
Coordinates
62.04849, -7.23569

Good to know

Sørvágsvatn is a lake in Miðvágur, Faroe Islands. The largest lake in the Faroe Islands, famous for an optical illusion that makes it appear suspended above the ocean. It offers dramatic cliffside hiking trails leading to a coastal waterfall.

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