Bøsdalafossur waterfall - Tourist attraction in Klaksvik, Faroe Islands
Bøsdalafossur waterfall in Klaksvik
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Lovely waterfall but again, it is the same trail as to the lake meaning one has to pay 200DKK to jusst walk the trail. Would expect much better marking of the trail or ssome kind of protection from falling down the cliffside...
MoreThe hike is very easy and took about 35 minutes each way. 200 DKK is a lot to pay though considering that the trail was not in great condition. Lots of mud even after two dry sunny days. The waterfall into the sea is cool to see, but I agree with other people that it’s not as spectacular as photos I’ve seen taken with a drone.I recommend the free Gongutúrur hike from Vatnsoyrar to Midvágur over the hill. Great views in all directions!!
MoreAmazing place on Faroe islands. Must see for all travellers. Rocks and flying lake. You start journey at small cottage where you buy ticket and possibly Coffee, water,.... On 3 hours trip you meet high sharp rocks, many small streams, rivers and at the end lake that flies over ocean.
MoreAbsolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend. Can pay entry via card or cash. About 2 hour round trip.
MoreFull tour (fall and highest peak with magnificient view to the cliffstakes about one hour and 45 minutes. For pictures and stops consider 30 minutes, for a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes. Difference in altitude for the whole tour is about 300 meters. Expensive or not expensive? I dont know, it depends on your salary. For me, it was completely worth it, I recommend it
MoreThis is one of the greatest things Ive ever seen!
Lovely place to stay for hours. Easy hike and make sure its not foggy.
Might be a beautiful spot, BUT 200 DKK pp. is crazy for a 5 km hike! Unfortunately, this is not the only scenic spot on the Faroe where you have to pay for walking... For sure the islanders do not like tourists being here, I didnt feel welcome at all :(
MoreVery nice walk down to the waterfall you have to walk down to the left corner of some rockformations to be able to see the waterfall.
MoreWaterfall is less exciting than the rest of the lake.Around a 4 mile or 6.5 km hike. Takes an hour to walk out at a leisurely pace, but it can really take 20 minutes if you do a constant light jog. Theres not much elevation gain.Theres a 200 DKK per person fee and the entrance is manned starting at 8am.The lake is really nice to be at for the sunrise mist. Id recommend if you find a good day.
MoreThe only walk we payed for in the Færøer islands and it was worth it. The walk takes about 2 hours all the way, if you don’t stop for too long. Be sure to check all viewpoints and if the weather permits, even cross the waterfall to see it from the other side.
MoreThe waterfall and the lake are beautiful, but totally not worth 30€ that the landlord is asking for access via tourist route (east side of the lake). You can get to the waterfall for free from west side of the lake (directly from the airport).
MoreThe first part of the hike is rather easy and impossible to miss. When you hit the viewpoints (three according to the "entry guide"its uphill, but every step worth the effort.If you wanna go all the way, and across the lake (off trailthe hike becomes much more difficult (slippery rocks, climbing, etc), but there are some hidden gems on that other side 👍🏻
MoreOne of the most impressive hikes. I loved the views and the lake/sea view was my favourite. I recommend doing the hike. However there is a 200kr fee which I think is a bit too much for a 40 min walk (each way). They should consider doing discount for students so younger people can also enjoy this kind of trips and the amazing landscape in that area.
MoreTerrific views and nice kayaking
Great experience at the end of the largest lake in the Faroese Islands. Waterfall, creek, lake, mountains and just amazing views. A must see!
MoreCost is 200DKK ($28USDpaid at entrance (you can use card or cash). About a 2 hour round trip hike out to the water fall. I will say the famous pictures of this lake are very misleading because they are taken from a drone. In reality, the lake sits maybe 20-30 feet above the sea and the waterfall is pretty small. Still worth the hike out because it’s an iconic site to see!
MoreIt is expensive, but you can see where the money is going. The owners show how they try to upgrade and maintain the footpath and it shows. I definitely wouldve want to walk on mud
MoreReally nice walk and spectacular scenery. Entry fee covers both this trail and Traelanipan, coffee and a chat.
MoreEasy and beautiful hike! It costs 200 DKK per person to enter, but it is worth it. The waterfall is majestic with the lake hovering over the sea behind it!
MoreAn extremely easy hike of about 35-45 minutes each way. There is a cost of 200 per adult, but is extremely worth it. We even were able to go back twice later in the week at no extra expense as the caretaker was extremely nice and offered the option. Sit on the rocks for a while and enjoy the view of the waterfall and coastline.
MoreOne of my most favourite spots on the islands...been there mid November and the ocean was quite rough, clashed and splashed nearly the same height as the waterfall, simply amazing
MoreBeautiful cliffs with waterfall, wish you all good weather, because without visibility it’s for nothing.
MoreAVOID THIS PLACEWe were warned - we did it anyway. We were 5 people and had to pay 200 Kr each. So in total 1000 Kr (around 150 €), for a not even 1 hour hike! They stated, that there will be a ranger who answers questions. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. They stated that they use the money to build proper paths. THIS WAS ALSO NOT THE CASE. Cashier was unfriendly, toilets were DIRTY.Common guys, we paid for 5 people 100 Kr to cross the tunnel to the island. For the hike we had to pay 10x times this amount! So it seems cheaper to build a tunnel under the sea, than a hiking path??This place is just not honest. They make easily over 10000 € a day and let their working tools rust alongside the path, instead of using them to build a proper path.Dont make the same mistake. Do not pay for this hike!This bad impression of the faroer island will remain. We will not recommend anybody to visit such an unwelcoming island. Hopefully the government will improve this situation soon...
MoreFar too expensive. Didn’t walk it. 400kr £50 €60. Would not attempt the walk if it was bad weather particularly if threat of fog. Don’t want to be one of the visitors who go missing!Parking for a few vehicles near to the entrance is available.There is a selection of photographs of the area at the entrance that is interesting
MoreBeautiful but I would not do this again. Charging people 200 Kroner to walk on a dirt road is just a ripoff. There is nicer free views.
MoreOne of the must see places in the Faroe Islands. Its a relatively short hike (45 min.from Miđvagur.
MoreCongratulations, you have just been added to the Guinness book of world records for the most expensive walk on a dirt road! :-)But jokes aside, the owners of this land should be ashamed for this unjustified, way too steep fee. The wonders of nature should be free for everyone.Just charge for toilets and offer cake instead.
MoreA great spot to see the waterfall, with a well marked trail leading to the rocky edges where you can venture further out to get a good vantage point. I’m glad they didn’t extend the trail right to the edge and left the coastline natural. The day I went it was very windy and I dared not get close to the cliffs!
MoreTrail is well done, make sure to have very good waterproof shoes and very good clothes which could withstand rain and wind.
MoreSo sad to see landowners near popular natural sights now trying to squeeze money out of tourists, with a new steep fee of 200DKK (27€as of spring 2019 to be able to access the trail to the waterfall and the lake view point.With Saksun now having the same private fee in place, I have to wonder if this is the right approach to deal with a rise in tourism in the islands. If the money would go to some state conservation agency, I wouldnt have a problem with it, but this just seems like a rip-off...
MoreTrælanípan gives you a beautiful view over lake Sørvágsvatn. The hike with probably take you 1 hour each way.The bad thing about this attraction is the owner of the land. What a shame that he/they will charge you 200 dkk for each person to hike to Trælanípan.I am well aware that tourism is hard on nature and something must be done in order to protect the land. But this smells like profit. I wouldnt mind paying 200 dkk per person if the facilities on the hike was great - but theyre not. Some of the route is under construction ex you will hike on some unfinished stairs. Also besides for Trælanípan there is a lovely waterfall Bøsdalafossur near by - but there is no signs for it when you reach Trælanípan. We only went there because I know it was there but I guess a lot of tourists doesnt know this and just hike back.I hope someone in the travel or tourism industry can help the owner of the land with a better solution that benefits him/nature and Faroe Islands tourists. 200 dkk per person for this hike is just insane and overpriced - there is better sights (FOR FREE!!in Faroe Islands you should choose instead of this.
MoreGreat hike & wonderful scenery
A pleasant and easy hike to the cliffs and the waterfall. The cliffs offer an amazing view of the lake. After that the road is a bit more challenging but doable unles it rains. Its a shame though that the entrance fee is so high, not really justified even though a cup of coffee is included.
MoreIts alright, 200dkk PER PERSON is way overpriced. Its a ripoff, go see other more spectacular views on Faroe islands. See if taking a kayak tour or something is worth it instead.
MoreThe land owners introduced a fee of 200 DKK per person (~ 30 EUR / USDin April 2019 just to be allowed to walk there (a 45min hike). Complete rip-off as there are tons of free and spectacular waterfalls on the islands. We did not go there and informed the tourist office to talk some sense into these people...
More200dkk per person to enter the area, well worth it. Spectacular views.
Im sure the view here is amazing, but I didnt go, since I have to pay 200 DKK to access it. This is exortion and exploitation of gullible tourists! Nature should be free to observe, to take money from that is plain evil. Good thing theres much more to see on these islands for free.
MoreSo sad to see that the locals are allowed to exploit a natural wonder like this, and charge $30 per person to use the foot path.Its probably a nice place. Idk.
MoreA good 1 hour hike, but it costs 200 DKK (25-30 USD). It is not worth it
Very beautiful scenary. It takes 1 hours to go there from the enterance.
You have to pay 200 DKK to get there. Its nice to see and you get a free coffee/tea. But 200 DKK! Sorry thats to much for it.
More200 dkk (around 25 eurosto go on a small hike...Overpriced!!Go for some other hikes with even better views: Enniberg, Fjallavatn, tjornuvik, ...
MoreAs of April 2019 no more free access to this location, 200 DKK per person for a short walk with a viewpoint feels a bit like a rip off... It didnt spoil the fun though, the Faroe islands have a lot of other beautiful stuff to offer !!!
MoreYou can see how the elements of nature fight together. Great place to take pictures.
MoreBeautiful and unique waterfall. Maybe the views arent the best because of its position -would be incredible to see it from the front- but definetely worth it (how many waterfalls that fall to the sea have you seen?). The path leadning there (as for November 2018isnt very clear, but its difficult to get lost.
MoreThe setting for this waterfall makes it dramatic. The hike to it is easy until you get close. Then it can be treacherous if wet.
MoreGreat view!
One hour walk (sort of a noob hike), really nice views. The surrondings were stunning.
MoreThis waterfall is a hidden gem on the Faroe Islands. Seldom photographed because most people just hike along the edge of Lake Leitisvatn and up to the cliffs along the southern edge of the island. But I would recommend that you keep going to where the lake spills into the sea. Huge waves crashing against the rocks below that you can literally feel in your feet.In my opinion, the best time to go is just before sunset. Depending on the time of year, the sun will sink right along the southern edge, illuminating cliff faces that stretch to the horizon.
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