Tindhólmur is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the Faroe Islands — a narrow, uninhabited islet with five sharp peaks rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean. Located just off the coast of Vágar, next to Drangarnir, it forms part of one of the most photographed landscapes in the country.
If you’ve seen images of the Faroe Islands, you’ve likely already seen Tindhólmur — even if you didn’t know its name.
Tindhólmur is a small, uninhabited islet near Vágar in the Faroe Islands, known for its five distinct peaks and dramatic cliffs. It is best viewed from Bøur village or experienced up close on a boat tour to Drangarnir.
What makes Tindhólmur unique is its unmistakable silhouette — five steep peaks aligned like a jagged spine:
Ytsti
Arni
Lítli
Breiði
Bogdi
These peaks are clearly visible from the mainland and create one of the most recognizable natural shapes in the Faroe Islands.
Tindhólmur is located off the west coast of Vágar Island, near:
This area is considered one of the most scenic regions in the Faroe Islands and is often visited as part of a Vágar day trip.
The best way to experience Tindhólmur is from the sea.
We recommend these boat tours to see Tindhólmur:
On these tours you will:
Sail directly beneath Tindhólmur
Experience the scale of the cliffs up close
See the island together with Drangarnir
Pass along Vágar’s dramatic coastline
This is the only way to fully experience Tindhólmur up close.
Bøur offers the most famous land-based view of Tindhólmur.
From here, you’ll see:
Tindhólmur in the background
Drangarnir in the foreground
Gáshólmur island nearby
This is the classic postcard view of the Faroe Islands.
The third option is a private tour on the islet. You can contact us here, and we will arrange the tour for you based on your needs
From a distance, Tindhólmur looks calm and perfectly shaped — almost unreal.
But from the sea, it feels completely different:
Cliffs rise steeply from the water
Waves crash against the base
Seabirds circle around the peaks
The scale becomes overwhelming
This contrast between distance and proximity is what makes Tindhólmur so memorable.
Summer (May–September): best for boat tours
Evening: best light from Bøur
Cloudy weather: adds dramatic contrast
Tindhólmur looks impressive in all conditions — but lighting changes the experience.
Tindhólmur is not just something you tick off a list — it’s part of a landscape you experience from multiple angles.
See Tindhólmur up close on the Drangarnir Boat Tour
Explore the best of Vágar on a guided tour
Contact us for private trips and custom itineraries.
A five-peaked islet near Vágar, one of the most iconic natural landmarks in the Faroe Islands.
By boat, especially on a Drangarnir tour.
Yes — it’s one of the most photographed and recognizable landscapes in the Faroe Islands.
