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Notable waterfall · Sandoy region, Faroe Islands

Traðafossur

Traðafossur is a waterfall in Sandoy region, Faroe Islands.

Traðafossur: 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 Traðafossur

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 Traðafossur — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 61.84425, -6.80481. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Traðafossur

    • Sandoy · river spot · ~2 km · Must-see
    • Knútur · viewpoint · Sandoy region · ~11 km · Must-see
    • Saint Olav's Church · church · Streymoy region · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Hestur · river spot · Streymoy region · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Nólsoy · river spot · Streymoy region · ~22 km · Must-see
    • Skansin · fort · Streymoy region · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Mariukirkjan · church · Streymoy region · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Kolturshamar · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Nordic House in the Faroe Islands · museum · Streymoy region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Húsareyn · viewpoint · Streymoy region · ~25 km · Must-see
    • Faroese National Heritage · museum · Streymoy region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Toftavatn · lake · Eysturoy region · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Church of Sandavágur · church · Vágar region · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Stadion TB Tvøroyri · attraction · Suðuroy region · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Kambur · viewpoint · Eysturoy region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Gluggarnir · viewpoint · Suðuroy region · ~42 km · Must-see
    • Nónfjall · viewpoint · Suðuroy region · ~45 km · Must-see
    • Vørufelli · viewpoint · Vágar region · ~46 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Traðafossur flowing now?

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

    What is the best time to visit Traðafossur?

    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 Traðafossur?

    Nearby: Sandoy (river spot, 2 km), Knútur (viewpoint, 11 km), Saint Olav's Church (church, 15 km), Hestur (river spot, 16 km), Nólsoy (river spot, 22 km), Skansin (fort, 23 km).

    Is Traðafossur worth visiting?

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