Travel & Photography Blog

A new addition to my Faroe Islands Gift Shop, the 2027 wall calendar features twelve authentic landscape photographs from around the Faroe Islands, capturing the changing moods, scenery, and unique atmosphere of the islands. From remote villages and coastal landscapes to wildlife and ever-changing weather, each photograph reflects a different side of the Faroe Islands. Whether you're looking for a gift from the Faroe Islands or a reminder of a memorable visit, this calendar b

Every New Year's Eve, the town of Vágur on Suðuroy island hosts one of the most extraordinary celebrations in the Faroe Islands - a Viking boat burning accompanied by a torchlit procession through the streets. I had heard about it, but nothing quite prepares you for being there. Where to begin to give the right impression of this special event? Not with facts you can easily find elsewhere - this is more of a personal story from someone who was there with a camera, trying to t

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