Múlafossur Waterfall: Is the Faroe Islands’ Iconic View Worth the Visit?
Planning a visit to Múlafossur Waterfall in the Faroe Islands and want to know if it’s worth the hype?
Honestly, few sights capture the islands’ wild beauty quite like this one.
Dropping around 30 metres from the cliffs of Gásadalur straight into the North Atlantic, Múlafossur Waterfall makes an incredible first impression. Steep green mountains rise behind the village, while ocean waves crash below. It is simply incredible!
In this guide, I’ll share what visiting Múlafossur Waterfall is really like, including how to get there and where to find the best views.
Múlafossur Waterfall Overview
Start Walkway: Follow signs from the carpark | Google Maps
Parking: location | Google Maps
Total Walking Distance: 600 m | round trip
Total Hiking Duration: 5 minute walk | one way
Difficulty: Easy
Altitude: 260 meters above sea level
Price: Free entry
Highlights: The dramatic Múlafossur Waterfall cascading into the North Atlantic, set to a backdrop of Gásadalur
Where is Múlafossur Waterfall?
Múlafossur Waterfall is in Gásadalur, a small village on the western side of Vágar in the Faroe Islands.
Its name is commonly translated as “the waterfall by Múli”: fossur means “waterfall” in Faroese, while múli refers to a headland or promontory.
The waterfall plunges over the cliffs into the North Atlantic, with views towards Mykines on a clear day. Gásadalur is surrounded by steep mountains, including Árnafjall, the highest mountain on Vágar. The viewpoint is a short walk from the marked parking area.
Vágar is where most visitors arrive in the Faroe Islands, with the airport near Sørvágur. This makes Múlafossur easy to visit after landing or before you leave. Nearby highlights include Bøur, the sea stacks of Drangarnir and Tindhólmur, and Sørvágsvatn, the famous lake that appears to hang above the ocean.
A road tunnel now connects Gásadalur with Bøur and the rest of Vágar. Before it opened in 2004, the village was one of the most isolated in the Faroe Islands.
How to Get to Múlafossur Waterfall
Múlafossur Waterfall is in Gásadalur, a small village on the western side of Vágar, around 56 km from Tórshavn. You’ll need to plan how to reach the village before setting out. The main options are hiring a car or travelling by public transport; I’ve outlined both below.
Hire Car Self-Drive to Gásadalur
Hiring a car is the easiest way to reach Gásadalur and explore Vágar at your own pace. Avis, Budget and Europcar have locations at Vágar Airport and in central Tórshavn. Car hire can be one of the biggest expenses of a Faroe Islands trip, so compare prices before booking.
The drive is scenic, passing through villages and dramatic mountain scenery before reaching Gásadalur. The roads are paved all the way, so a 2WD car is suitable.
The journey details are:
Distance: Around 56 km from Tórshavn
Drive time: Approximately one hour
Roads: Paved, so a 2WD is suitable
If it fits your budget, I’d recommend hiring a car for getting around the Faroe Islands. It makes it much easier to visit Gásadalur and other sights on Vágar at your own pace.
Public Transport - Bus to Gásadalur
You can reach Gásadalur from Tórshavn by regional bus, but the journey takes some planning:
Take route 300 from Tórshavn towards Vágar Airport.
Continue from the airport to Gásadalur on the connecting bus. Route 300 runs fairly frequently because it serves the airport, but the onward service may be less frequent.
Check the Strandfaraskip Landsins website for current routes and timetables.
Public transport can be a budget-friendly way to reach Gásadalur, especially if you’re travelling between Tórshavn and the airport. Check the connection carefully before setting out, as the onward bus may run less often and a missed connection could mean a long wait.
Múlafossur Waterfall Map
This Múlafossur Waterfall map shows the waterfall’s location in Gásadalur, on the western side of Vágar. It also gives you a sense of how the village sits between the surrounding mountains and the coastline.
Where to Say for Múlafossur Waterfall
For a visit to Múlafossur Waterfall, you can stay in Sørvágur or Gásadalur. Sørvágur is a convenient base for exploring Vágar, while Gásadalur offers a quieter stay close to the waterfall. You could also stay in Tórshavn and visit Múlafossur on a longer day trip, but I believe Vagar island itself has enough attractions to justify staying on it. I’ve included accommodation options for both Sørvágur and Gásadalur below.
Best Places to stay in Gásadalur
Staying in Gásadalur puts you right beside the waterfall and close to the village viewpoint. It’s a peaceful, scenic base and a great choice if you’d like to escape the busier towns and experience a more remote side of the Faroe Islands. There are few places to eat or pick up supplies nearby, so plan ahead.
The best places to stay in Gásadalur are:
Múlafossur Cottages - These cosy, self-contained cottages sit beside the river that flows over the cliff to form Múlafossur Waterfall. Each has a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, terrace and free parking, with views of the surrounding mountains, sea and countryside. There are several cottages with different layouts and capacities, so check the listing for the one that suits your group.
Múlafossur Apartments - These spacious apartments are close to Múlafossur and sleep up to six people. Each has two bedrooms, a living area, fully equipped kitchen and balcony, along with free Wi-Fi and private parking. It’s a good option for families or groups who want more room and self-catering facilities.
Best Places to stay in Sørvágur
In my opinion, Sørvágur is the best place to stay when visiting Múlafossur Waterfall and exploring Vágar. We stayed here and loved how convenient it was with the airport nearby, a supermarket and its central location for day trips around the wider island.
Múlafossur Waterfall in Gásadalur is only about a 10-minute drive away from Sørvágur and many day trips including the ferry to Mykines and boat trips to Drangarnir are based out of the towns port. It is also a great spot to drive down to the Sørvágsvatn hike and Trøllkonufingur in the south of Vagar.
The best places to stay in Sørvágur are:
Cottages by the Sea - These cosy, self-contained cottages are set beside the marina, with sea views and a terrace. Each has a kitchenette, bathroom, living area with a sofa bed and an upstairs sleeping loft, making them a practical option for couples, families or small groups.
Hotel Vagar - A convenient hotel near Vágar Airport, with comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast. It’s a good choice if you want a straightforward stay close to the airport and within easy reach of Sørvágur and the island’s main sights.
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When to Visit Múlafossur Waterfall
You can visit Múlafossur Waterfall year-round, but conditions and daylight hours vary with the seasons. Summer brings longer days and greener scenery, while winter weather can make the waterfall feel especially dramatic. On windy days, the spray may even blow back up the cliffs.
The weather in the Faroe Islands changes quickly, so check the forecast and keep your plans flexible if you can. When we visited, low cloud obscured the waterfall, and we had to wait around an hour before it lifted enough for us to see it clearly. If the view is hidden when you arrive, it may be worth waiting a while for the clouds to shift.
General Tips
There is a small carpark in Gásadalur with free parking.
The walk is primarily along a sealed path, but it would still be worth wearing sturdy footwear for around the viewpoints as this can get muddy.
Remember that the weather is extremely unpredictable in the Faroe Islands so always prepare for rainfall with a rain/windproof jacket.
This also means that the visibility can change frequently, therefore if you arrive with dense cloud cover I would recommend waiting a while for it to clear.
Overall I would suggest staying in accomodation at Sørvágur for a few days given that it is only 15 minutes away by car to Múlafossur. This will allow you to quickly visit it whenever the weather conditions are ideal.
In general ensure you stick to the marked paths and close gates behind you.
Take your time driving into the valley itself as the view as you exit the tunnel is quite impressive.
Gasadalur
Gasadalur Townsite
Sunset from Viewpoint
Múlafossur Waterfall from Drone
Where to Next
Sørvágsvatn: Whilst on Vagar its worth visiting Sørvágsvatn, which is only an 21 minute drive away. Sørvágsvatn is a dramatic clifftop lake known for its surreal illusion of hovering above the ocean below.
Trøllkonufingur: About a 25-minute drive from Múlafossur Waterfall, this striking sea stack, known as the Witch’s Finger, rises dramatically from the North Atlantic, making it one of the Faroe Islands’ most iconic coastal landmarks.
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Drangarnir is a dramatic sea stack rising from the North Atlantic off the rugged coast of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. The experience begins with a short boat transfer that drops hikers at a remote landing point along the coast. From there, a rewarding hike leads across rolling green hills and exposed cliff paths toward the viewpoint overlooking Drangarnir. Along the way, sweeping ocean views, sheer cliffs, and powerful Atlantic swells immerse visitors in the raw, untamed landscapes that define the Faroe Islands.