The upper tier of Fossá drops from a steep basalt cliff near Haldarsvík on Streymoy. The waterfall descends in two stages, with water volume and visibility varying according to weather conditions above the North Atlantic coastline.

Fossá waterfall

Water Feature

Fossá is a two-tier waterfall descending from a steep cliff face near Haldarsvík on the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands. The upper and lower cascades drop into a narrow gorge before flowing toward the coast. Water volume and visibility vary significantly with rainfall and seasonal conditions.

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Gallery

An aerial view looks down over both tiers of Fossá, the tallest waterfall in the…

A monochrome view of Fossá shows the waterfall descending in two tiers over dark…

The upper tier of Fossá drops from a steep basalt cliff near Haldarsvík on Strey…

Quick Facts

Access

Drive

Elevation Gain

140 m

Best Light

Afternoon

Overcast

Crowds

Medium

Restrictions

Drone Often Restricted

Fossá is accessible from the roadside with informal parking nearby. The terrain around the gorge can be steep and slippery, especially after rain. There are no formal barriers, and caution is required near cliff edges and wet rock surfaces.

Photography Notes

The waterfall is best photographed under overcast skies, which reduce contrast on dark basalt cliffs. Longer focal lengths help isolate individual tiers, while wider lenses show the full vertical drop. Flow varies widely depending on recent rainfall, altering the appearance of both cascades.

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Nearby Places

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Saksun — 5.1 km Eiði — 5.4 km(Eysturoy Island)Tjørnuvík — 5.7 km Slættaratindur — 6.1 km(Eysturoy Island)Funningur — 7.0 km(Eysturoy Island)Funningsfjørður — 7.7 km(Eysturoy Island)Risin og Kellingin — 8.2 km(Eysturoy Island)Elduvík — 9.2 km(Eysturoy Island)