Is Suðuroy Island Worth Visiting?
Updated: 3 days ago
Suðuroy is the southernmost island in the Faroe Islands, and due to its remoteness, it is accessible only by a two-hour ferry sail from Tórshavn.
This is perhaps the biggest reason why travellers and visitors often leave Suðuroy out of their plans - and why it rarely lands on the must-see list when people think about the Faroe Islands.
The concerns are usually the same: the ferry ticket price, the two-hour sailing time, and the general impression that getting there is more hassle than it is worth.
So the question remains - is it worth it?
If you ask me - absolutely yes. Even for a day trip.
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I 
Beautiful landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and travel photography from Suðuroy Island in the Faroe I
The ferry is not a problem - it is part of the experience, Price-wise, ferries in the Faroe Islands are generally not expensive. What you pay for the Suðuroy ferry is roughly comparable to what you might spend elsewhere on sub-sea tunnels and hiking fees. If you are travelling on a budget, consider boarding as a foot passenger and arranging a rental car on Suðuroy itself - that option is readily available on the island. Time-wise, two hours may sound like a lot, but consider that driving from Tórshavn to Klaksvík, or to popular spots like Múlafossur waterfall, already takes close to an hour by car. In that context, Suðuroy is not far - just slightly further.And the sailing itself is genuinely worth your time, especially with a camera in hand.Shortly after departing Tórshavn you sail along the beautiful coastline of Sandoy. Then come Lítla Dímun - the only uninhabited island in the Faroe Islands - followed by Stóra Dímun, home to just one family. Skúvoy appears in the background. You pass five to six islands at a perfect distance for your photos, and before you know it, you arrive in Suðuroy.
What you will find when you arrive ? Suðuroy is every bit as stunning as the rest of the Faroe Islands. Impressive landscapes, steep cliffs, rugged shores, sea stacks, and authentic villages with a distinct rural character that feels refreshingly different from the more visited parts of the country. The islanders are friendly, the pace is unhurried, and the sense of being somewhere genuinely off the beaten path never leaves you. For photographers, Suðuroy rewards in ways that busier islands sometimes cannot. Compositions come naturally - the landscape offers enough space to isolate subjects and work a scene properly without crowds interrupting your frame. Following the light is straightforward too. The island's geography makes it easy to position yourself for both sunrise and sunset without complicated logistics or long drives in the dark. The variety is impressive - dramatic coastal landscapes, towering sea stacks, authentic village life, traditional architecture, and working harbours. Whether your focus is landscape photography, documentary work, portrait, or travel photography, Suðuroy delivers on every front.
For videographers, Suðuroy offers equally impressive opportunities. The scale of the landscapes, dramatic cliffs, quiet village life, and constantly changing light provide wonderful conditions for filming.
But knowing where to be and when makes a difference. The western cliffs in the evening light, a quiet harbour before the fishing boats leave, or the small village streets that most visitors pass without stopping. These are the details that often make the strongest photographs.
For these reasons, Suðuroy is also one of the islands I regularly include in my Faroe Islands photo tours and photography workshops. It offers an extraordinary variety of subjects, from dramatic landscapes to everyday island life. A personal note - this post is not paid advertising by any tourism board or organisation. I run my photography work independently and intend to keep it that way. This is simply my personal recommendation based on my own experience - and as a photographer, I personally cannot wait to go back. Suðuroy is worth visiting. Put it on your list, book the ferry, sail south, and enjoy! Travel information:For island information visit the official Suðuroy tourism website. For ferry schedules and tickets visit ssl.fo. Photographs and text by Andrija Ilic
