It’s being hailed as the “Great North American Eclipse.” The longest since 1806, in fact, the best since 2017 and the last until 2033 in Alaska, and 2044 in Montana and the Dakotas.
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Nestled in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Norway, and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are packed with dramatic cliffs, slender waterfalls, and natural landscapes that have attracted filmmakers from far and wide.
The last James Bond movie No Time To Die and 2023 fantasy adventure Peter Pan & Wendy are among the pictures to have set part of their stories on this windswept archipelago of 18 volcanic islands.
Adventurous backpackers and keen hikers have long known of the Faroe Islands’ natural attractions, but only now is the rugged beauty of these islands attracting more mainstream attention. New flights and hotels are catering for the new breed of traveler.
For keen photographers, the islands offer breathtaking panoramic views, sensational natural landscapes, and—despite the increase in toursim—a relative lack of people. Here are five spectacular photo opportunities on the islands that should not be missed.
Emerging from the already picturesque village of Gásadalur, the waterfall Mulafossur is a remarkable sight as the water cascades over the cliff's edge directly into the ocean below.
This iconic location, often enveloped in mist and surrounded by steep, lush mountains, feels like stepping into a fantasy world.
The view of the waterfall with the backdrop of the vast Atlantic Ocean is mesmerizing at any time of the day, but capturing it during sunset adds a magical golden glow to your photos—if the conditions are right.
How to get there: Gásadalur is approximately seven miles west of Vagar Airport. A relatively easy path leads to this vantage point, making it accessible for all levels of adventurers and photographers.
The Drangarnir sea stacks, created by years of erosion, form a natural gateway that seems to guard the entrance to a mythical realm.
From May to September, birds breed on the basalt rock face surrounding Drangarnir, adding even more interest.
Photographing Drangarnir requires a boat trip or a challenging hike, but the effort is rewarded with unparalleled views.
The play of light and shadow, especially during the golden hours of dawn and dusk, offers a dynamic landscape that changes mood with the weather, providing endless photographic opportunities.
How to get there: The Drangarnir sea stacks are located between the islets of Vágar and Tindhólmur. The lengthy hike requires a guide from Sorvagur village and will take at least six hours for the roundtrip. Alternatively, shorter boat trips are also available.
Known as the "flute" due to its long, thin shape that necessitates numerous tunnels, Kalsoy is a place of stark beauty and dramatic contrasts.
The beauty of this unspoiled landscape is such that it was chosen to represent the villain’s lair in No Time To Die. Following the film’s
It’s being hailed as the “Great North American Eclipse.” The longest since 1806, in fact, the best since 2017 and the last until 2033 in Alaska, and 2044 in Montana and the Dakotas.
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