View of Faroe Cliffs

Faroe Cliffs

Dramatic bird cliffs rising from North Atlantic, home to puffins and gannets.

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Admission Ticket

Free; boat tours €50-80

Best Time to Visit

June-Aug for puffins; calm seas

Overview

Vertical basalt cliffs 300-700m above Atlantic. Vestmanna sea cliffs. Home to 1M+ seabirds including puffins, gannets, fulmars. Accessible by boat tours. UNESCO tentative site.

Local Insider Tips

1

Boat tour from Vestmanna (€60, 2.5h)

2

Visit in June for puffins

3

Bring warm waterproof layers

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How high?

Up to 700m.

Q:Best time?

June-August for seabirds.

Location Details

CityTorshavn
CountryFaroe Islands
Rating
4.6 / 5.0

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