Lakes in the Faroe Islands

Discover 2 places tagged “lakes” in the Faroe Islands.

The Faroese Nykur

The Nykur of Sørvágsvatn

In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

Lake Sørvágsvatn

Lake Sørvágsvatn

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

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