Excursion Leitisvatn 'floating lake' hike tour at Torshavn

Enjoy a two-hour hike along the beautiful path leading through old peat meadows. Head to Trælanípan, or Slave Cliff, a name dating back to the Viking Age when disobedient slaves were pushed off the mountain straight to their deaths. Take in the views from this perpendicular rock wall jutting 142 meters up from the ocean, and spy the southernmost parts of the several other Faroe Islands.

From here, see the fresh water Lake Leitisvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. Look at the body of water from a particular angle and an optical illusion makes the lake appear to hover over the ocean, earning it the sobriquet "the lake over the ocean."

At the end of the lake discover the impressive Bøstalafossur Waterfall that thunders down 30 meters into the Atlantic Ocean.

Note

Please note: This hike is strenuous and participants should be in good physical condition. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility because it requires two hours (6km) of walking on gravel and mountain terrain. Warm clothing and good walking shoes are recommended. This tour is subject to cancellation if the weather becomes too bad.