Lake Toftir[1] (Faroese: Toftavatn) is a lake on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands.[2]
| Lake Toftir | |
|---|---|
| Toftavatn (Faroese) | |
 Lake Toftir | |
  Lake Toftir | |
| Location | Near Toftir, Faroe Islands |
| Coordinates | 62°05′44.048″N 6°42′58.813″W / 62.09556889°N 6.71633694°W |
| Basin countries | Faroe Islands |
| Surface area | 51 ha (130 acres) |
Lake Toftir is located between the villages of Toftir and Rituvík. It is the fourth-largest natural lake in the Faroe Islands and it measures 51 hectares (130 acres).[3] The lake is noted for its rich bird life.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines: Toue EW - Toftir Lake Hike.
- ^ Rasmussen, J. 1982. The Faroe Islands: Geology. In: G.K. Rutherford (ed.), The Physical Environment of the Faeroe Islands, pp. 15–34. The Hague: Dr W. Junk Publishers, p. 31.
- ^ Umhvørvisstovan: Størstu vøtn.
- ^ Toftavatn - Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands - Framtak.
- ^ Marja Pylvänäinen. 2010. Nordic Nature – Trends towards 2010. Copenhagen: Nordic Council of Ministers, p. 47.