The inhabitants of Vágur have a unique way of celebrating New Year’s Eve. Built on tradition, the New Year's Eve spectacle is something everyone should experience.
Throughout the years, the New Year‘s Eve celebration in Vágur has evolved to be spectacular—one that cannot be experienced elsewhere. Today, New Year‘s Eve in Vágur gathers thousands of people, both locals and visitors from around the world, who want to experience the celebration.
Truly spectacular, no words can express it better.
A visitor experiencing the New Year in Vágur
Locals and visitors meet up for a community breakfast. A kids entertainment show is arranged. The local running club has its last run of the year, and a mountain hike is organised. Small gatherings, bonfires and firework shows happen at the various neighborhoods. At midnight the torchlight procession begins. At the Triangle, the large bonfire takes place, so does the spectacular firework show. Later in the night, music concerts and community dances are arranged.
Watch the short video of the New Year’s Eve celebration.
The Hymn: Tíðin rennur sum streymur í á
Upon arrival at the Triangle, the tourchbearers and spectators sing the hymn “Tíðin rennur sum streymur í á”, which translates to Time flows away like the water in the river. Afterwards, the tourches trown at the decorated boat and the spectacular firework show begins.
