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#528 Trælanípa

Trælanípa, Vágar Island, Faroe Islands

About this stone

This towering rock wall is one of the most dramatic viewpoints on the island, famous for the optical illusion it creates: a glacial lake appearing to float impossibly high above the ocean below. The sight has become one of the country's most iconic images, drawing visitors from around the world to witness this geological marvel. The name carries a haunting history rooted in an old legend of slaves cast from the cliff into the sea, lending the place a complex character—beautiful yet shadowed by its darker past. It's a destination where geology, geography, and folklore converge into something unforgettable.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #528 hidden at Traelanipa, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #528 hidden at Traelanipa, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #528 hidden at Traelanipa, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #528 hidden at Traelanipa, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands (photo 5 of 5)

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62.0210796, -7.2295574

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Stone Details

Stone Number #528
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Vágar Island
Country Faroe Islands
Placed Date 30 August 2025
Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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