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Vágur

Vágur is a town in Suðuroy region district, Faroe Islands of about 1,569 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 waterfalls and 14 churches. The must-see places are Borgarknappur, Kirviskollur and Nónfjall.

61.4732° N, 6.8118° WPop. 1,569

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see25
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Borgarknappur, viewpoint near Vágur
Must-see

Borgarknappur

Viewpoint · 5 km

Kirviskollur, viewpoint near Vágur
Must-see

Kirviskollur

Viewpoint · 5 km

Must-see

Nónfjall

Viewpoint · 7 km

Places near Vágur by type

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One day from Vágur

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:39 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vágur
  2. Borgarknappurviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Gluggarnirviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Egriðafossurwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Porkeris Kirkjachurch · 30 min
  6. Kirviskollurviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vágur
Today’s loopVágurStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vágur?

Borgarknappur (viewpoint, about 5 km), Kirviskollur (viewpoint, about 5 km), Nónfjall (viewpoint, about 7 km), Beinisvørð (viewpoint, about 8 km), Gluggarnir (viewpoint, about 11 km), Stadion TB Tvøroyri (attraction, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vágur?

105 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 waterfalls, 14 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vágur?

Borgarknappur, about 5 km by road; Kirviskollur (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Vágur?

Tormansfossur, about 2 km by road; Fossurin (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vágur?

Start in Vágur, visit Borgarknappur, then Gluggarnir, then Egriðafossur, then Porkeris Kirkja, then Kirviskollur, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.