Guide to Visiting Múlafossur Waterfall, Vagar, Faroe Islands
The Múlafossur Waterfall, located in the village of Gásadalur on Vágar Island, is one of the Faroe Islands most iconic natural sights, known for its dramatic cascade plunging from high cliffs directly into the North Atlantic.
Múlafossur Waterfall Viewpoint
Hike Overview and Map
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
Getting There
From Tórshavn:
Hire Car
All generic hire car companies (Avis, Budget, Europcar) are available from Vágar Airport (Vágar) or Tórshavn city centre (Streymoy)
Car hire costs vary substantially and it is usually one of the most significant costs of a trip to the Faroe Islands so it is best to check and compare prices at the time of booking
The roads are well surfaced the entire way so a 2WD is fine for the journey
The drive takes around 1 hour one-way to Gásadalur
The total distance is around 56 km one-way
Overall a hire car is the best way to get around the Faroe Islands if its within your budget
Public Bus
It is possible to get to Tórshavn to Gasadalur, via public bus on the line 300
The bus runs fairly frequently given that its along the airport route
More information can be found on the Strandfaraskip Landsins website including timetables
Múlafossur Waterfall
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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Dunnesdrangar is a dramatic pair of sea stacks rising from the North Atlantic off the rugged coast of Vágar in the Faroe Islands. Towering just offshore, these striking rock formations are best viewed from the cliffs near the village of Sørvágur, where sweeping ocean views and powerful waves set the scene. Reaching these viewpoints involves a rewarding coastal hike across rolling green hills and exposed cliff paths, immersing visitors in the raw elements and untamed landscapes that define the Faroe Island