Gásadalur

• Highlights
• Perfect day
• Map & getting there
• Where to stay
• When to go
• Mistakes to avoid
• Quick answers

The village the road forgot

Gásadalur sits on a green terrace high above the sea, with steep cliffs on every side. About 16 people lived here in 2025, and several houses stand empty.

Until the tunnel was blasted through the mountain in 2004, the only way in was a hard walk over mountains more than 400 metres high. The boat landing was poor, so fishing boats were kept near Bøur, and a stairway from the beach to the village was built in 1940.

Now you can drive in, but it still feels remote. The Gásadalstunnilin tunnel is 1.4 km long, one lane and unlit, with lay-bys to let traffic pass. Keep your headlights on.

From the village, the view looks out across the sea to the island of Mykines.

What to see

• Múlafossur waterfall: a 30-metre fall from the cliff edge straight into the Atlantic. The viewpoint is a two-minute walk on an unpaved path from the village.
• The village: a handful of houses on the green terrace. Be respectful: it is a working village.
• The tunnel: the one-lane Gásadalstunnilin, 1.4 km long. Drive carefully.
• Views to Mykines: on a clear day you can see the island of Mykines, known for its puffins.
• Café and toilet: there is a café and a public toilet, but no grocery store.

Gásadalur is a working village with farms and sheep. Do not park in driveways, keep to the paths and respect the residents' privacy.

A perfect half-day on Vágar

It is close to the airport, so Gásadalur makes a great first or last stop. Allow an hour or two, and add other sights on Vágar.

1. ArrivalFrom Vágar Airport, it takes about 20 minutes to reach Gásadalur.
2. MorningDrive through the tunnel and park near the village. Walk to the Múlafossur viewpoint.
3. MiddayWander the village paths and look across to Mykines.
4. AfternoonHave a coffee at the café, then explore more of Vágar.
5. EveningCome back for the sunset light if the sky is clear.

Where it is and how to get there

Gásadalur is on the west side of Vágar, the island with the Faroe Islands' airport.

• By car The easiest way. It takes about 20 minutes from Vágar Airport. The village is reached through the 1.4 km one-lane tunnel.
• By bus A bus route (350) runs with limited weekday service in 2026, according to one guide, so check the timetable first.
• Parking Free of charge, in a parking area near the village. Do not block farm driveways.
• Cost The Múlafossur viewpoint is free. Some other Faroese hikes charge a fee for crossing private land, so check before you set out.

Tunnel tips: it is one lane and unlit. Turn your lights on, and pull into a lay-by to let oncoming cars pass. Do not walk through the tunnel.

Where to stay

When to go

• Summer June to August. Long days and green hills, and the best time for walking. Puffins nest on Mykines in summer.
• Spring and autumn Quieter, with changeable weather. Pack for rain and wind.
• Winter Short days, storms and fog. One guide says the village can be visited all year, but check the weather and road conditions.

Our tips for Gásadalur

• Dress in layers. Rain, fog and wind can arrive within minutes.
• Bring a waterproof jacket. Even on a sunny day.
• Keep your headlights on in the tunnel. It is unlit.
• Respect the village. Do not park in driveways or wander into farmland.
• Check the weather first. Fog can hide the view completely.

Don't make these mistakes

• Walking through the tunnel. It is narrow and dangerous.
• Parking in a driveway. It is a working farm.
• Skipping the weather check. Fog can hide the view.
• Expecting a shop. There is a café and a toilet, but no grocery store.
• Staying only five minutes. Allow an hour or two for the viewpoint and the village.

Quick answers

A note on prices: fees, opening hours and timetables change, and we update them every year. The details in this guide were checked in autumn 2026 and may be different by the time you travel, so please confirm them on the official website before you book.