Sørvágsvatn — Attraction in Sørvágur

Sørvágsvatn is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. It is situated on the island of Vágar between the municipalities of Sørvágur and Vágar. Its area is 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi), more than three times the size of Fjallavatn, the second largest lake, also located on Vágar. The inhabitants of Sørvágur to the west prefer Sørvágsvatn, which means "the lake by Sørvágur". The inhabitants of Miðvágur and Sandavágur to the east prefer Leitisvatn, which means "the lake by Leiti", referring to the territory on the east side of it. The lake is located very close to the ocean, but its surface is about 40 m (130 ft) above the level of the sea. It is surrounded by a higher cliff which prevents it from emptying fully into the ocean, the waterfall Bøsdalafossur being the outlet. The greater height of the cliffs on either side of Bøsdalafossur can give the illusion from certain perspectives that the lake is higher above sea...

Sørvágsvatn, also called Leitisvatn, is an incredible lake that looks like it's floating above the ocean. The hike to reach the viewpoint is not too difficult (about 1 to 1.5 hours round trip), and the scenery along the way is stunning. When you get to the famous cliffside, the optical illusion of the lake hanging over the sea is absolutely unforgettable.

The area is very peaceful, with dramatic cliffs, fresh air, and amazing photo spots. The path is well marked, and there is a small fee to access the trail since it crosses private land. Bring good shoes, as the trail can get muddy in places.

If you're visiting the Faroe Islands, this is a must-see...

A stunning place. I had a cold a perfectly clear day for the walk out to the waterfall along the lakeside, then back along the ridge to the town. Absolutely beautiful. I bottled the "stepping stones across the stream"; perhaps it's more practical in summer with less water :). Care is obviously needed along the cliff tops as the wind can be unpredictable though the views along the coast in both directions are breathtaking. It took me about 4 hours to do the trip, though I did stop very, very often to admire the views and...