Bøur, Coastal village in Vágar Island, Faroe Islands.
The village stands on the western coast of Vágar Island, providing direct views of Tindhólmur islet and Drangarnir sea stacks across Sørvágsfjørður fjord.
The settlement appears in historical records from 1350, specifically mentioned in the Dog Letter, indicating early Norse presence in this part of Vágar Island.
The black wooden houses with grass roofs demonstrate traditional Faroese building techniques, arranged in a clustered pattern along narrow paths through the village.
Visitors can access the village by car through a paved road connecting to Sørvágur, with a designated parking area near the village entrance.
A stream divides the village into two sections before flowing into the North Atlantic Ocean next to the 1865 church building.
Location: Sørvágs kommuna
Address: Bøur 386, Faroe Islands 386 Bøur 386 Bøur
GPS coordinates: 62.10361,-7.35897
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:50
The Faroe Islands feature natural landscapes with waterfalls pouring into the ocean, sheer cliffs, elevated lakes, and coastal villages with traditional houses. The archipelago includes notable geological sites like Lake Sorvagsvatn and the Drangarnir rock formations. The villages retain their architecture with turf roofs, natural harbors, and historic churches. Hiking trails provide access to viewpoints over the fjords and mountains.
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