Trøllkonufingur
Legend says this rock spire is the finger of a witch who wanted to throw the Faroe Islands towards Iceland.

📜 Trøllkonufingur is a 313-meter-tall rock monolith on the island of Vágar, Faroe Islands. 🔍 Its name translates from Faroese as 'troll woman's finger'. It is located on the south-east side of the village Sandavágur. Legend says Trøllkonufingur is the finger of a large witch who attempted to throw the Faroe Islands to Iceland. She turned to stone by the sun and fell into the ocean, with only her finger sticking out. In 1844, a member of the Danish royal entourage climbed it to wave to Crown Prince Frederick VII. Tragically, he fell to his death while retrieving a forgotten glove. # Why Go 🌊 Unique and remarkable geological feature 📜 Significant local legend about a witch's finger 📸 Great vantage point from Sandavágur 🚶 Accessible via a short walk # Why Avoid ⚠️ Climbing the rock is not recommended due to treacherous conditions 🚗 Driving on the old road is restricted to plot owners # Tips 🅿️ Park in Sandavágur village or the designated area before the old road. 🚶 Enjoy an approximately 20-minute walk (1.4 km each way) to the viewpoint.

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