Hiking fees in the Faroe Islands: prices for each trail
How much it costs to hike to Kallur, Trælanípa, Drangarnir, Villingardalsfjall and Mykines, whether you need a guide and how to pay.
In the Faroe Islands almost all land is private: sheep pastures with centuries of family history. That is why several of the most famous trails have a mandatory fee charged by the landowners. Most of the country can be walked for free, but if your plan includes Kallur, the lake above the ocean or Mykines, you need to budget for it.
Prices by trail
Kalsoy
Kallur lighthouse (Trøllanes, Kalsoy)
200 DKKper adult, about €27 or US$30
- Children:
- 100 DKK for ages 13 to 17; free under 13
- Guide:
- Not included
- Payment:
- Card on site
Vágar
Trælanípa and the Bøsdalafossur waterfall (Lake Sørvágsvatn)
200 DKKper adult, about €27 or US$30
- Children:
- With a guide: 150 DKK for ages 7 to 14; free for 6 and under
- Guide:
- Optional: 450 DKK per adult with guide and leaflet (departures at 9:00, 12:00 and 15:00)
- Payment:
- At the hut at the start or online
200 DKK is the price without a guide. Optional lunch for 100 DKK. Toilets and hot drinks for sale.
Official booking websiteVágar
Drangarnir (the Vágar sea stacks)
600 DKKper adult, about €80 or US$91
- Children:
- Ask when booking
- Guide:
- Mandatory
- Payment:
- Advance booking
Guided only. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 April to 1 October; about 5 hours. Official sources give different departure times: confirm when you book.
Official booking websiteViðoy
Villingardalsfjall (Viðareiði) and Enniberg
200 DKKper adult, about €27 or US$30
- Children:
- Ask on site
- Guide:
- Not included; mandatory to climb Enniberg
- Payment:
- Cash, in the box next to the trail gate
Nólsoy
Nólsoy (commercial groups only)
100 DKKper adult, about €13 or US$15
- Children:
- -
- Guide:
- -
- Payment:
- Contact Visit Nólsoy
Only tours organised by companies pay. Independent walkers go free.
Official booking websiteMykines
Mykines
500 DKKper adult, about €67 or US$76
- Children:
- The fee applies to visitors over 15
- Guide:
- Included and mandatory
- Payment:
- 400 DKK if you book online before arriving; the ferry is paid separately
1 May to 31 August. The path to the lighthouse is closed because of a landslide; the rest of the island can be visited.
Official booking websitePrices checked on 15 October 2026 atVisit Faroe Islands: Hiking fees.Euro and dollar amounts are approximate.
Tips to avoid surprises
- Bring a card, and some cash for Villingardalsfjall. At Kallur and Trælanípa you pay by card; at Villingardalsfjall you leave the fee in a box by the gate.
- Book Mykines and Drangarnir in advance. Places are limited and depend on the weather. On Mykines the fee drops from 500 to 400 DKK if you book online.
- The guide is not always included. At Kallur, Trælanípa (basic price) and Villingardalsfjall you walk on your own. At Drangarnir and Mykines a guide is mandatory.
- Respect closures. The path to the Mykines lighthouse is closed because of the risk of landslides. It is not a suggestion: it is dangerous.
Frequently asked questions
Why do you have to pay to hike in the Faroe Islands?
Many trails cross private grazing land. Some landowners charge a mandatory fee to maintain the path and limit the number of visitors at the most popular places.
How much does the lake above the ocean hike (Trælanípa) cost?
200 DKK per adult without a guide. With a guide it is 450 DKK, and children aged 7 to 14 pay 150 DKK. Children under 7 go free.
Can you visit Drangarnir on your own?
No. Drangarnir can only be visited with a guide and costs 600 DKK per person. There are departures on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between April and October.
Can you visit the Mykines lighthouse?
The path to the Mykines lighthouse is closed because of a landslide and there is a risk of more. The rest of the island can be visited with the mandatory guide in season.