Lake Leynavatn
One of the best places for sport fishing is Leynavatn. You can catch trout and salmon here. When leaving the underwater tunnel connecting Vágar to Streymoy island, the lake is located right next to the road. The lake has a footprint of 0.18 square meters. You may locate a broad road just adjacent to Leynavatn where summertime local horse races take place. The horses running by the lake are quite intriguing to watch. Only a few steps from the lake, the renowned restaurant KOKS used to host international foodies in Frammi vi Gjónna. In the Faroe Islands, the Michelin-starred eatery shut its doors in 2021. Visit this location to take in the tranquil atmosphere.
A little valley, a gorge, and the region around Lake Leynavatn are among the highlights of a fascinating and stunning trek that visitors can enjoy. One can stroll along the river Lagá, which is both quite wide and narrow at different points near the village of Hósvk. Just outside the settlement gates, a confluence of many larger rivers empties into Lagá. This is a beautiful location to visit with its rivers and their tributaries. You arrive in the Smrdalur valley by ascending the Smrdalsá River. The only sounds at this point are a babbling creek and the song of the birds. It's as if you've entered another world, where the scars left by peat cutters take you back in time. Excellent views can be had of the Mjáuvøtn lakes, the valley of Kollafjørður, the Vestmannasund strait, and the island of Vágoy.
Location: Streymoy island
