Easily one of the highlights of our trip to the Faroe Islands, the Múlafossur waterfall was so picturesque, I just hope my camera did it justice.
The water comes cascading off the side of the cliff, dropping a remarkable 30 metres, which is 100 foot, before landing in the sea.
How Do I Get Here?
For most, I’d presume you’re staying in Tórshavn, as we were, which is a 1 hour drive, going to Marknagilsvegur, route 11 to Traðarbrekka, then following route 45 to Inni á Bakka.
There was a boat trip which would have taken us here, however the waves were too big on the day, therefore we took the minibus instead which worked perfectly. The stunning views you get along the way make the time breeze by.
If you have just landed and want to visit straight away before going to Tórshavn, then you’re in luck, as Múlafossur is actually on the same island as Vágar Airport, just a 15 minute drive away along route 45.
You can easily park around the waterfall, with a parking lot available, just a 2 minute walk away.
Can You Stay Near The Múlafossur Waterfall?
There are a few apartments that are available to stay in, as well as the Gásadalsgarður guesthouse, at Gásadalur, which is a couple of minutes walk away from the falls. This guesthouse has four double private bedrooms, while it can be booked on AirBnB, costing £102 per night (at time of writing).
The guest house also has a cafe, ideal if you’ve travelled quite far and fancy some lunch, utilising local ingredients to make classic Faroese dishes. Expect the likes of roasted soup with fermented veal, rye bread with cold meat or fish dishes, as well as some tasty cakes for afterwards.
Of course, Tórshavn being just an hour away means it’s not too far to go, so you can keep your base in the city.
What Else Is There To Do Nearby?
I would recommend a visit to Bøur, a small village just up the road from the waterfall which was scenic and quaint, with views of the island which was used for the Peter Pan movie, the Tindhólmur Islet.
Here you can visit the restaurant Pakkhúsið í Bø, or even hire it out for an event, with a nice little beach area around the back, where you can listen to the waves crashing in which was incredibly relaxing.
The turf roofed houses were stunning, all in different colours to each other, with the water so steady and tranquil, it really did make Bøur seem very magical.
In fact, many people park up in Bøur and then hike to the Múlafossur waterfall, while if you head here early then you can watch the sun rise over the hills.
The famous hike here is known as ‘the path of the postman’, it is quite hilarious to imagine a postman having to do this journey by foot multiple times a week! They’d certainly be in good shape.
Also nicknamed the ‘old mail route’, you will see the Tindhólmur islet, as previously mentioned, as well as Gáshólmur Island, Drangarnir sea stack and Mykines Island.
This hike should take a couple of hours to complete, or 2.5 hours if you’re taking your time or snapping some pictures along the way.
You should also keep an eye out for the Faroese horses. Their aren’t a huge amount left on the Faroe Islands, but we certainly saw a few here.
When Is The Best Time To Visit The Múlafossur Waterfall?
As with many tourist attractions in the Faroe Islands, the best times are generally between May and August, when the weather tends to be slightly calmer, albeit you will still see four seasons in the space of five minutes.
If you do arrive during these months, you may also spot some puffins nesting in the cliffs, we unfortunately didn’t on our trip, but apparently it is quite a common sight, so you should definitely keep an eye out for them. As well as nesting in the cliffs, you should also look out to the sea, as they may be floating along the top.
You can find out more about the Múlafossur waterfall through Visit Faroe Islands, who are always available to answer any questions you might have before your trip.