Múlafossur Waterfall – Gásadalur, Faroe Islands Múlafossur Waterfall is located in the village of Gásadalur. The village only became accessible by tunnel in 2004 and is famous for this 30-metre waterfall that drops straight into the ocean—like a white dragon plunging into the sea. Next to the village, you’ll notice a small stream. It’s hard to imagine that this seemingly ordinary creek is actually part of the waterfall system flowing into the ocean. Walk through the metal gate (remember to close it to keep the sheep from escaping), and there’s a viewpoint on the right-hand side where you can get a closer look at the falls. If you continue straight ahead to the end of the path, the view becomes even better, one of the best photo spots of Múlafossur. On windy days, the waterfall becomes even more dramatic as the strong sea breeze lifts the water into the air. You can also walk further down via a stone staircase built around 1940 when the British military occupied the Faroe Islands. The path is quite steep, and some of the handrail screws are already loose. Looking back up, the staircase feels like a stairway to the sky, rising straight into the clouds. If you have time, explore more of Gásadalur. It’s close to Mykines, so if you’re lucky, you might spot puffins. P8 looks like a fragment from *Howl’s Moving Castle*. P9 is a casual shot of Sørvágur on the way back—there’s a small local restaurant there that serves very good fish soup.
Múlafossur
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Plan your visit to Múlafossur
Please verify on the official website before you go
Why is Múlafossur famous?
Múlafossur is one of the most iconic and photographed waterfalls in the Faroe Islands, famous for its dramatic setting where it plunges directly from the clifftop village of Gásadalur into the Atlantic Ocean, with the striking Tindhólmur islet in the background. The village was only accessible by foot or helicopter until a tunnel opened in 2004, adding to its remote allure.
Can you swim at Múlafossur?
No — the waterfall cascades directly off a cliff into the ocean, making swimming unsafe and impractical. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Múlafossur?
Dogs are generally allowed on Faroese hiking trails on-leash, but confirm local rules for Gásadalur. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is Múlafossur free? Do you need a permit?
Free — no entry fee or permit is required to visit Múlafossur or Gásadalur village. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is there parking at Múlafossur?
There is a small free parking area in Gásadalur village near the viewpoint for Múlafossur; the walk from parking to the main viewpoint is very short (a few minutes). Please verify on the official website before you go.
How long is the hike to Múlafossur?
About 100–200 meters / a few minutes' walk from the parking area in Gásadalur village to the main clifftop viewpoint overlooking the waterfall. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Múlafossur hike difficulty
Easy / Roadside — a very short, flat walk on paved or gravel paths from the village parking to the viewpoint; no significant elevation or obstacles. Please verify on the official website before you go.
When is the best time to visit Múlafossur?
May to September for the best weather, longer daylight, and accessible roads; the waterfall flows year-round but winter conditions can be harsh with limited daylight. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Route and trail notes for Múlafossur
From the small parking area in Gásadalur village, follow the short path toward the ocean overlook. The main viewpoint is at the cliff edge above the waterfall, offering dramatic views of Múlafossur plunging into the sea with Tindhólmur islet in the distance. Exercise extreme caution near cliff edges.
Múlafossur official website
Attractions near Múlafossur
- •Gásadalur village — picturesque remote village overlooking Múlafossur and the ocean
- •Bøsdalafossur — waterfall flowing from Leitisvatn/Sørvágsvatn lake into the ocean
- •Trælanípa and Bøsdalafossur viewpoint — dramatic cliff viewpoint near the lake
- •Sørvágur — nearby town with services and airport access on Vágar island
- •Tindhólmur islet — striking pyramid-shaped islet visible from Gásadalur viewpoints
Safety information
Waterfalls can be unforgiving. Read these before you go — and please, use your judgement on the day.
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