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Notable waterfall · Streymoy region, Faroe Islands

Bláfossur

Bláfossur is a waterfall in Streymoy region, Faroe Islands.

Bláfossur: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bláfossur

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bláfossur — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 62.08946, -6.93171. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bláfossur

    • Kambur · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Húsareyn · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~12 km · Must-see
    • Nordic House in the Faroe Islands · museum · Streymoy region · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Faroese National Heritage · museum · Streymoy region · ~13 km · Must-see
    • Toftavatn · lake · Eysturoy region · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Kolturshamar · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Mariukirkjan · church · Streymoy region · ~14 km · Must-see
    • Church of Sandavágur · church · Vágar region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Skansin · fort · Streymoy region · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Eysturoy · river spot · Eysturoy region · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Hestur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~19 km · Must-see
    • Gjógvarafjall · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Saint Olav's Church · church · Streymoy region · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Nólsoy · river spot · Streymoy region · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Vørufelli · viewpoint · Vágar region · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Fossá waterfall · waterfall · Streymoy region · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Skeidin · viewpoint · Vágar region · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Selvik · beach · ~28 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bláfossur flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Bláfossur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bláfossur?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bláfossur?

    Nearby: Kambur (viewpoint, 11 km), Húsareyn (viewpoint, 12 km), Nordic House in the Faroe Islands (museum, 13 km), Faroese National Heritage (museum, 13 km), Toftavatn (lake, 14 km), Kolturshamar (viewpoint, 14 km).

    Is Bláfossur worth visiting?

    Bláfossur is listed as a notable waterfall in Faroe Islands on Spotwander.