The surreal beauty of a lake halfway between the sky and the sea

Leitisvatn, also known as Sorvagsvatn, is a large lake in the Faroe Islands, with an area of ​​3.4 km2. It is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands, located between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The Faroe Islands have been an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948, and are members of the Danish Commonwealth, with autonomy in all areas except defense and foreign affairs.

Lake Leitisvatn is famous and loved for its extremely impressive landscape. In particular, the location of the lake is so close to the sea that it is unbelievable, looking from afar it looks like a surreal scene - a large lake halfway between the sky and the abyss.

When viewed from above, Leitisvatn gives the impression that the lake's water is about to fall into the sea at any moment. However, in reality, the lake is only about 30m above sea level and is surrounded by majestic cliffs, and it is the optical illusion that creates the feeling that the lake is halfway between the sky and the sea.

Leitisvatn has become the top tourist attraction in the Faroe Islands. Many who have visited Lake Leitisvatn have described it as an impressive journey.

To fully explore Leitisvatn, tourists need to start from the town of Miðvágur on the island of Vagar. The trip will head west at the end of the town, following the trails to reach the southwest side towards the lake. About 1.5km along the trail will reach the cliff where Lake Leitisvatn is located.

With a temperate lake on one side and the ocean crashing at your feet, Leitisvatn is a must-see when visiting the Faroe Islands.