Fossá

For the abandoned village, see Fossá, Faroe Islands.

Fossurin í Fossá is one of the highest waterfalls^[1] in the Faroe Islands, and one of the biggest attractions in northern Streymoy.^[2]

Fossá Waterfall, Streymoy island, Faroe Islands (View from Eysturoy island)

"Fossá" in the Faroese language means "river with waterfalls", and there are several streams in Faroe Island with such a name.

The waterfall is located near the village of Haldarsvík,^[3] in the Sunda Kommuna municipality.^[4] It goes cascading 140 metres down to the sea in two stages.^[5]

See also

• List of waterfalls