Gasadalur Tunnel
Gasadalur Tunnel
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itchyfeet2014
Glasgow, UK2,295 contributions
Jun 2022
We were so impressed by the tunnel system in the Faroes. This particular tunnel is life changing to the difficulties faced pre tunnel. It’s hard to imagine how difficult it was to travel by the old trail over the mountain.
The tunnel is single lane, but traffic is light. And what fabulous views when you reach the end.
A five out of five rating for the incredible engineering feat.
The tunnel is single lane, but traffic is light. And what fabulous views when you reach the end.
A five out of five rating for the incredible engineering feat.
Written June 15, 2022
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Sherman S
Humboldt County, CA84 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
If you're staying at the Airport Hotel on Vagar, the Gasadalur tunnel is just a short 20 minute drive away. The tunnel itself is one of the unique experiences you find in the Faroe Islands, It is a one-lane two-way tunnel with pull-outs to allow oncoming traffic to pass. I forget which way, but one of the directions has a priority so that it is the opposite direction that must pull over and let them by. Once you exit the tunnel, you overlook a valley with a very small village (actually a cluster of houses) at the end of the road less than a mile away at the base of yet another hill. You can see the village in the photos here. To get to the view of the waterfall, you would park in the lot at the foot of the village parking and then walk on the road back the way you came a few hundred yards until you cross a creek. There is an easy trail from there off to the right. You follow this through a gate and you will wind up at the top of some very, very steep old metal steps going down to the water with a rail-pulley next to it that brought supplies up before the tunnel was built. By looking back along the cliffs, you will see the waterfall. There are also many puffins that nest in these cliffs in season. It really is some view!!
Below are some photos I took there with explanatory captions.
Below are some photos I took there with explanatory captions.
Written July 30, 2013
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Miranda M
Washington DC, DC48 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
In 2004, this tunnel opened to connect the village of Gasadalur with the rest of the Faroes and the rest of the world by road. Before that, you had to walk over the high mountain pass or take a helicopter (even the harbour is quite bad for boats). So, the tunnel is quite important and interesting for having been completed so recently! However, the real attractions are beyond the tunnel, not in them of course!
Written April 19, 2012
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dgg123
Halifax, Canada1,399 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
The tunnel has lights ain the middle from a local artist. the work involved to dig this and maintain the Tunnels is amazing for a small area like the Faroe's. they are really a large family here and we could live here. Like the remoteness and the friendliness of the folks here.
Written October 1, 2015
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WhisperEater
Tel Aviv, Israel106 contributions
Sep 2015 • Solo
This place is what you've all seen on the pictures and is very much associated with the Faroes.
It is very closely located to the airport and you can just drive up there in 15 minutes or so, making it your first/last stop after your landing.
This location is wonderful and very much recommended to visit.
Note that if the gate is closed - simply open it. As most gates on the Faroes - it is closed for Sheep, not humans.
It is very closely located to the airport and you can just drive up there in 15 minutes or so, making it your first/last stop after your landing.
This location is wonderful and very much recommended to visit.
Note that if the gate is closed - simply open it. As most gates on the Faroes - it is closed for Sheep, not humans.
Written September 21, 2015
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Midlands_T
Northamptonshire, UK314 contributions
Aug 2015
One of the many road tunnels constructed across the Faroes, this was our first tunnel visit.
Single carriageway, dip and dive passing places with the odd minor pot hole.
Have since completed all bar one of the tunnels on the islands - last one today! An experience to be savoured.
There are no tunnel fees for on land tunnels - only the sub-sea tunnels, a return fee of 100DKK = £9.50 at time of writing.
Single carriageway, dip and dive passing places with the odd minor pot hole.
Have since completed all bar one of the tunnels on the islands - last one today! An experience to be savoured.
There are no tunnel fees for on land tunnels - only the sub-sea tunnels, a return fee of 100DKK = £9.50 at time of writing.
Written August 16, 2015
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ChlOe55_10
Roswell, GA110 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
The Faroes have a policy to give the small towns the ability to stay in modern times. Large tunnels are built through the mountains. Gasadalur had a population of 17 before the tunnel and after the tunnel 25 people. Interesting history and gorgeous scenery.
Written September 1, 2014
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Simpson2408
Denver, CO25 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Was concerned looking through the reviews how long a hike this may be out to the viewpoint and if I could take my 18 month old baby. This is a really clear and obvious path and was quite easy for us. Less than a 5 min walk from where we parked the car to the view and its gorgeous. Trail could handle a stroller easily and was flat and marked. Really easy place to visit on the way back to the airport to leave the islands and is a stunning view. Bring a wide angled lens if you want to capture it all.
Written June 10, 2017
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dsj5777
Green Bay, WI3,208 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Located at the ended of the road, west of the airport, this is a must see for landscape lovers. There is a small car park with a bathroom located at the end of the road. Then walk back east to the iconic waterfall into the Atlantic Ocean. There are also vistas uphill on Mykines and other islands. Spectacular!
Written April 24, 2017
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Strkr46
Girona42 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Gásadalur is a village which until 2004 was one of the most isolated places in the Faroe Islands, but nowadays it is easily reachable by car through the tunnel built that year.
It's a very quiet place located between the sea and the highest mountains in Vágar island, perfect for going for a short, easy walk along the cliffs. Park your car in the village and look for the walking trail. During the walk you'll come across several benches where to rest while enjoying the exceptional views of the abrupt coastline and of the island of Mykines, so don't forget your camera!
The only thing I missed are information panels, which could provide interesting information regarding the history of the village, as well a map of the zone and of the walking routes.
It's a very quiet place located between the sea and the highest mountains in Vágar island, perfect for going for a short, easy walk along the cliffs. Park your car in the village and look for the walking trail. During the walk you'll come across several benches where to rest while enjoying the exceptional views of the abrupt coastline and of the island of Mykines, so don't forget your camera!
The only thing I missed are information panels, which could provide interesting information regarding the history of the village, as well a map of the zone and of the walking routes.
Written August 12, 2015
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Are there taxis available to take you through tunnel and to the Island Vagar and back the ship and approx how much
Written August 2, 2017
The taxis will take you pretty much anywhere in the country for around $250 to Vagar and the waterfall, can rent a car for maybe less, try Kayak
Written August 3, 2017
Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction? To see the iconic view of the Gasadalur waterfall, do i need to start the hike before or after i pass the tunnel going from the airport? Also, did anyone try to walk to the view point from the village? Thank you!
Written July 10, 2017
Head through the tunnel and once you're on the village side parking is on the left right before the village
Written July 11, 2017
Fernando M
Maturin, Venezuela
Hola, como llego a las Islas Feroe, desde Venezuela?
Written March 30, 2016
Anne A
Salvador, BA
Gostaria de saber como faço para chegar na ilha, tenho vontade de conhecer.
Written July 20, 2015
smkhosana
Johannesburg, South Africa
i would like to know how did this attraction cime about to be an atrraction
Written April 13, 2015
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