Steep cliffs with hardy grasses, narrow ridges, and waterfalls plunging into the ocean are among the highlights of the windswept Faroe Islands.
The black basalt wall rising up from the ocean is the defining feature of Kalsøy island. At the northern end of the island, the whitewashed Kallur lighthouse provides a striking contrast to the green hills and black cliffs.... [+]The area, near the tiny village of Trøllanes, was already popular with tourists. But since 2022, the hiking trail has become even more renowned with the addition of a memorial.
You're never far from nature even in the towns of the Faroe Islands. The Tinganes peninsula in the capital of Torshavn still retains original timber architecture, while the modern suburbs spread out into the hills surrounding the port.Galleries around the town showcase the creativity of Faroese artists, many inspired and influenced by the natural environment.
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