Faroe Islands

The Top 6 Gorges in the Faroe Islands

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 6 to choose from in the Faroe Islands. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Faroe Islands.

Gjógv Village and Sea Gorge

Gjógv Natural Harbour

Cliffs and Shore Path by Sørvágsvatn

Frostgjógv Gorge

Djúpadalur Valley

Saksunardalur Valley

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Gjógv Village and Sea Gorge
Hiking Highlight
Við Gjógv is a town in the Faroe Islands on the northeast coast of Eysturoy. Gjógv is the Faroese word for crevice. The place takes its name from the crevice in which there is a small natural port.
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Gjógv Natural Harbour
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Gjogv nature harbour where there in the summer is many Puffins
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Cliffs and Shore Path by Sørvágsvatn
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Sometimes it is not recommended for taking this path when the weather is bad. Contrary to the higher one, this one is not a well-marked path, but still easy to navigate.
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Frostgjógv Gorge
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Climb up the steep gorge Frostgjógv. Careful loose stones, check the official hiking map before. Climb down not recommended.
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Djúpadalur Valley
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A remote and romantic valley that can only be reached via the Mikladalur-Trøllanes hiking trail. Except for a large colony of seagulls and a few sheep, you will hardly find …
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Saksunardalur Valley
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
It's a very relaxed 10-kilometer ride from Steymnes/Hvalvík to Saksun. There are hardly any climbs, but there are a lot of tourists in cars. The road is very narrow, but …
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