Even though the landscape was very favourable, Víkar had already been abandoned by 1910, because it was too difficult to reach. It shared this fate with its former neighbouring community of Slættanes, which had also been founded during the same period.
Despite a very advantageous environment, Víkar had already been deserted by 1910 due to its inaccessibility. Similarly, its former adjacent community of Slættanes, which was also established during the same time frame, met the same fate.