Sørvágsvatn, Freshwater lake on Vágar Island, Faroe Islands
Lake Sørvágsvatn extends across 3.6 square kilometers, reaching depths of 59 meters with waters flowing into the North Atlantic Ocean through Bøsdalafossur waterfall.
During World War II, British forces constructed a seaplane station at the lake, with the first Catalina aircraft from RAF Coastal Command landing in 1941.
The lake holds multiple names, with residents of Sørvágur using Sørvágsvatn while inhabitants of Miðvágur and Sandavágur prefer the name Leitisvatn.
Visitors can access the lake via an unpaved path from Miðvágur, requiring approximately one hour of walking with moderate elevation changes toward the endpoint.
The lake creates an optical illusion when viewed from Trælanípa Cliff, appearing to float high above the ocean despite its actual elevation of 32 meters.
Location: Sørvágs Municipality
Location: Vága Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 32 m
Address: Sørvágsvatn, Faroe Islands
GPS coordinates: 62.05000,-7.23333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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.
Múlafossur
12.3 km
Drangarnir
9.6 km
Bøsdalafossur
3 km
Sandavágur stone
4.3 km
Sørvágsfjørður
7.5 km
Árnafjall
13.9 km
Sandavágur Church
4.3 km
Vørðufelli
4.4 km
Eysturtindur
11.4 km
Hests kirkja
21 km
Stóri Drangur
9.9 km
Lítli Drangur
10.3 km
Slave Cliff
2 km
Kollafjarð Church
18.8 km
Kvívík Church
11.2 km
Bíggjar church
8.2 km
Kaldbaksfjørður
19.3 km
Kollafjørður
18.7 km
Hvalvíkar kirkja
18.4 km
Vestmanna kirkja
12 km
Hósvíkar kirkja
18.9 km
Sørvágs kirkja
4.7 km
Kaldbaks kirkja
20.9 km
Miðvágs kirkja
2 km
Dunnesdrangar
4.8 km
Trøllkonufingur
7.6 km
Sornfelli
21.2 km
Munkastova
8.1 kmReviews
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