Destinations
Faroe Islands
Lakes perched above the ocean and a sky that changes every ten minutes.
Season
May - August for long light and stable conditions
Terrain
ocean
Fly into
FAE
Missions
1
The briefing
The Faroe Islands are eighteen volcanic islands caught between Norway and Iceland - small enough to drive across in a day, dramatic enough to fill a career of photography, and quiet enough that the experience never feels crowded. The landscape is genuinely arresting. Sørvágsvatn's lake appears to float above the sea from the clifftop viewpoint - one of the most striking natural illusions in the world. Most travelers fly FAE and keep the first night close to the action.
The landscape is genuinely arresting. Sørvágsvatn's lake appears to float above the sea from the clifftop viewpoint - one of the most striking natural illusions in the world. The Gásadalur waterfall walks, Vestmanna sea-cliff puffin colonies, and the Trollanes sea-stack crossing are all within day-trip range of Tórshavn.
The islands are small and the permit system for popular walks keeps numbers manageable. Travel is relatively expensive but the quality of experience - wild Atlantic cliffs, grass-roofed villages, exceptional lamb at every meal - justifies it completely.
How to get there
Gateway airports: FAE. Build the rest of the trip around the arrival.
Book first
Flights - FAE → Stay on the water; the boat days start at the dock in Faroe Islands → Operator - boat, dive, or dhow desk after the room
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