Toftafossur

We saw this waterfall from the road so we had to stop and take a look!

Located in the settlement of Hósvík on the east coast of Streymoy, this waterfall cascades directly down the steep basalt cliffs of Mount Víkartindur, which rises to an elevation of 580 meters (1,902 feet).

The most distinguishing feature of Toftafossur is its transformation after sunset. It is apparently one of the few waterfalls in the archipelago that is illuminated after dark. The illumination highlights the geological "steps" of the basalt layers that the water must navigate on its journey from the high mountain plateaus down to the Sundini sound.

Sadly, we didn't get to see it at night.Read more