At the northern end of the narrow island of Kalsoy, a small red-and-white lighthouse stands surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery in the Faroe Islands.
This is Kallur Lighthouse, or Kallurin in Faroese.
The lighthouse itself is modest. What makes Kallur extraordinary is everything around it: steep green mountains, towering sea cliffs and uninterrupted views across the North Atlantic. Reaching it is also part of the experience, requiring a ferry journey to Kalsoy, a trip through the island’s narrow tunnels and finally a hike from the tiny village of Trøllanes.
Today, Kallur is one of the best-known viewpoints in the Faroe Islands and one of the highlights of a visit to the Northern Islands.
Location: Kallur, northern Kalsoy
Starting point: Trøllanes
Experience: Scenic hike and viewpoint
Hiking time: Approximately 1.5–2 hours return
Difficulty: Moderately easy in good conditions
Current hiking fee: 200 DKK per adult
Best for: Hiking, landscapes, coastal views and photography
Getting there: Ferry from Klaksvík to Syðradalur, then road/bus to Trøllanes
Nearby: Mikladalur, the Seal Woman and Klaksvík
Kallur Lighthouse has become one of the defining images of the Faroe Islands.
But unlike many famous landmarks, the lighthouse isn’t really the star of the show.
It’s the location.
Kallur sits at the northern end of Kalsoy, where the island narrows into a spectacular landscape of steep mountains and cliffs dropping towards the Atlantic. The small lighthouse provides a sense of scale against the enormous landscape surrounding it.
The journey there adds to the experience. You don’t simply pull into a roadside viewpoint, take a photograph and leave. Getting to Kallur means travelling to Kalsoy, crossing the island and walking through the landscape yourself.
That makes Kallur feel like a destination rather than just another viewpoint.
Kallur Lighthouse is located near Trøllanes, the northernmost village on Kalsoy in the Northern Islands of the Faroe Islands.
Kalsoy itself is long and narrow, with mountains separating its small villages. A 17-kilometre road connects the ferry terminal at Syðradalur with Trøllanes and passes through four road tunnels along the way.
The lighthouse stands beyond Trøllanes at the northern end of the island.
You cannot drive directly to Kallur Lighthouse. The final part of the journey must be completed on foot.
Visiting Kallur requires a little more planning than many Faroese attractions, but that’s also part of what makes the trip memorable.
The journey begins in Klaksvík, the main town of the Northern Islands.
Ferry route 56 connects Klaksvík with Syðradalur on Kalsoy. The crossing takes approximately 20 minutes. The current ferry has limited vehicle capacity, which makes bringing a car less convenient during busy periods.
Official tourism guidance recommends considering leaving your car in Klaksvík and travelling around Kalsoy by public transport because the roads are narrow and parking is limited.
Important: Ferry schedules can change, so always check the current timetable with Strandfaraskip Landsins before travelling.
Check the current Kalsoy ferry timetable
After arriving on Kalsoy, continue north towards Trøllanes.
Public bus route 506 connects the villages on Kalsoy and is coordinated with ferry connections.
The road itself is an experience.
Kalsoy’s narrow shape, mountains and series of tunnels have earned it the nickname “the flute.” The island has four villages — Syðradalur, Húsar, Mikladalur and Trøllanes — scattered along its eastern side.
Eventually, you emerge at Trøllanes, where the hike to Kallur begins.
From Trøllanes, the landscape quickly opens up as you walk north towards Kallur.
The tour is approximately 1.5–2 hours for the return hike and the route is moderately easy.
However, Faroese weather can dramatically change hiking conditions.
Rain can make grassy terrain slippery, while fog can reduce visibility very quickly. Strong winds are another important consideration, particularly around exposed terrain and cliffs.
Don’t judge a Faroese hike purely by its distance.
Check the weather before leaving, wear suitable footwear and avoid exposed areas when conditions are poor.
Eventually, the little lighthouse comes into view.
And this is where you understand why you’ve made the journey.
Kallur Lighthouse stands against an enormous backdrop of green mountains and Atlantic Ocean. From the surrounding area, the landscape opens towards the neighbouring Northern Islands, creating one of the most dramatic coastal panoramas in the country.
The lighthouse was built in 1927, but its simple architecture is almost secondary to the scenery surrounding it.
It is this contrast — a tiny human structure surrounded by immense cliffs and mountains — that has made Kallur one of the most recognizable places in the Faroe Islands.
Kalsoy’s international profile grew even further following the release of No Time to Die in 2021.
Parts of the 25th James Bond film were shot on Kalsoy, using its dramatic landscape as a filming location.
Visitors can also find the locally created James Bond gravestone near the Kallur area, which has become an attraction of its own. Official tourism information now even references the gravestone as part of the experience around Kallur.
For Bond fans, this makes Kalsoy one of the more unusual filming locations you can visit in the Faroe Islands.
This is important.
If you’ve already taken the ferry across, don’t immediately leave after the Kallur hike.
Kalsoy deserves more time.
On the journey back south, stop in Mikladalur.
The village is closely associated with the Faroese legend of Kópakonan — the Seal Woman.
Today, a striking statue of the Seal Woman stands beside the ocean at Stórakneysa in Mikladalur.
There is currently a mandatory visitor fee to hike to Kallur Lighthouse.
The official 2026 information lists:
The fee does not include a guide, and credit cards are accepted on site.
Kallur is highly exposed to Faroese weather, so conditions matter more than the month on the calendar.
Clear weather provides the best opportunity to appreciate the surrounding mountains and islands, while fog can completely obscure the landscape.
Summer generally provides much longer daylight hours, making it easier to combine Kallur with other attractions on Kalsoy.
Regardless of season, always check the forecast before beginning the hike.
For the Kallur hike, we recommend bringing:
Even when conditions look good in Trøllanes, Faroese weather can change quickly.
Kallur isn’t the easiest attraction in the Faroe Islands to reach — and that’s part of its appeal.
The ferry from Klaksvík, the journey through Kalsoy’s tunnels, the tiny village of Trøllanes and the final walk towards the lighthouse all become part of the experience.
If you’re planning the rest of your trip, you can browse experiences across the Faroe Islands or explore our other attraction guides for ideas on what to see next.
Kallur Lighthouse is located at the northern end of Kalsoy in the Faroe Islands. The hike begins near the village of Trøllanes.
Travel to Klaksvík, take ferry route 56 to Syðradalur on Kalsoy, continue north to Trøllanes by bus or car, and complete the final section on foot.
The return hike from Trøllanes generally takes around 1.5–2 hours, according to the official tourism information.
Yes. The currently published visitor fee is 200 DKK for adults and 100 DKK for ages 13–17, while children under 13 can access the hike free of charge.
