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Vestmanna
The harbour the bird-cliff boat tours leave from, on the west coast of Streymoy.
Population 1,200 · 2026 Jul
Vestmanna exists on most itineraries for one reason: the boat trips into the sea caves and under the bird cliffs on the west coast. They are genuinely good and they are entirely at the mercy of the swell.
Boat tours cancel often, and a calm harbour tells you nothing about conditions at the cliffs. Book a slot early in your trip so a cancellation can be rescheduled.
Know before you go
Limited, mostly tied to the tour operation.
Yes.
Bus 100 from Tórshavn. A car is easier.
Things to do here
Stay near Vestmanna
Vestmanna Harbour Apartments
Vestmanna · StreymoySelf-catering above the harbour the bird-cliff boats leave from.
Self-catering — no breakfast and one small shop.
Car recommended
4.660 DKKexample total · 4 nights
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