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**Kunoy and Bordoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/30 s)**

The Epic Faroe Islands Road Trip Adventure

October 02, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The Faroe Islands is a North Atlantic archipelago owned by Denmark. This small country with its 50,000 inhabitants has some of the best nature you can imagine. Islands like Vágar, Mykines, Streymoy, Eysturoy, Kalsoy, Bordoy, Vidoy, and Sandoy all have amazing nature to see and appreciate. Renting a car to travel through Faroe in the summertime is the way to go so use this guide as a resource!

**Fossá Waterfall, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 0.6 s)**

The Waterfalls of the Faroe Islands

September 21, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The Faroe Islands are in no shortage of waterfalls, but some are more gorgeous than others. This is a guide on some of the most notable ones spread across the islands of Streymoy, Vágar, and Bordoy. Notably, the Fossá, Múlafossur, Skarðsáfossur, Bøsdalafossur, Svartafoss, Týggjará, and Svartidalurfoss Waterfalls are the most worth seeing.

**Kunoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/40 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Kunoy

September 11, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The long and narrow island of Kunoy is located in the Northeast of the Faroe Islands. It translates to 'Woman Island' and has a great view of the Kalsoyarfjørður fjord. The villages of Kunoy and Haraldssund occupy the island and has populations of 77 and 69, respectively. The Kunoy forest can also be found here, possessing the largest concentration of trees found in the Faroe Islands.

**Vidareidi, Vidoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 100, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/25 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Vidoy

August 10, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The island of Viðoy (meaning 'Wood Island') is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark, and has a population of 605. The settlements of Viðareiði and Hvannasund occupy the Northwest and Southwest coasts of the island, respectively. There are 11 mountains alone on this island with Villingadalsfjall being the northernmost among the Faroe Islands.

**Kallur Lighthouse, Kalsoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 400, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/40 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Kalsoy

July 31, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The island of Kalsoy (meaning 'Mans Island') is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark. The island is isolated and can be reached by a ferry from Klaksvík to Syðradalur. A hike to the Kallur Lighthouse in Trøllanes is a must with stops at the settlements of Mikladalur and Húsar. Kalsoy was also a filming location for the 25th James Bond Film, 'No Time to Die'.

**Klaksvík, Bordoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/30 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Bordoy

July 20, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The island of Bordoy (meaning 'Headland island') is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark. There are 8 settlements on the island with a combined population of 6,314. One settlement is Klaksvík, the second largest city in the Faroe Islands. Notable places to see on Bordoy include Svartidalurfoss, Klakkur, Christianskirkjan, and the Árnafjarðar Church.

**Risin og Kellingin, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 400, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/40 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Eysturoy

July 10, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The island of Eysturoy (meaning 'East Island') is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark. It is the 2nd largest and most populated island in the country, containing the villages of Eiði and Gjógv to the north, the basalt sea stacks Risin og Kellingin, Slættaratindur - the highest mountain in Faroe, and the fjords Skálafjørður and Funningsfjørður.

**Tjørnuvík, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/40 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Streymoy

June 29, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The island of Streymoy (meaning 'Island of Currents') is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark. It is the largest/most populated island in the country, also containing the capital city of Tórshavn. Great places to visit include the villages of Tjørnuvík, and Kirkjubøur,, Fossá Waterfall, Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur, Týggjará Waterfall, and the black sand beach at Saksun.

**Muláfossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/60 s)**

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Vágar

June 19, 2023 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The island of Vágar is located within the Faroe Islands archipelago, which is owned by Denmark. The three largest villages are Miðvágur, Sandavágur and Sørvágur but the highlight of Vágar are its natural features: Tindhólmur and Drangarnir, the Múlafossur, Bøsdalafossur, and Skarðsáfossur waterfalls, Lake Sørvágsvatn, and the Trøllkonufingur and Dunnesdrangar Sea Stacks.

**Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (ISO 200, 4.5 mm, f/2.8, 1/50 s)**

A Journey to the Faroese Capital of Tórshavn

September 08, 2022 in Faroe Islands, Europe, Denmark, Nordic

The Norse established their parliament on the Tinganes peninsula of Tórshavn in 850 AD, which has since been known as the capital city of the Faroe Islands with a population of 13,083. The city features great attractions like the Svartafoss Waterfall, Vesturkirkjan, Skansin, and the Tórshavn Old Town. All roads lead to Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands and a day is all you need to explore the city.

The Epic Faroe Islands Road Trip Adventure

The Waterfalls of the Faroe Islands

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Kunoy

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Vidoy

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Kalsoy

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Bordoy

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Eysturoy

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Streymoy

A Journey to the Faroe Islands: The Island of Vágar

A Journey to the Faroese Capital of Tórshavn

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