Sorvagur, Vagar, Faroe Islands, a self-governing dependancy of Denmark, Europe

Waves crash against the black basalt rocky shores of Gjogv, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Europe

Looking out towards the island of Tindholmur from the coast of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Europe

Fishing Fleet, Port of Torshavn, Faroe Islands (Faeroes), Kingdom of Denmark, Europe

Dry dock, Port of Torshavn, Faroe Islands (Faeroes), Kingdom of Denmark, Europe

Small boat harbor, Port of Torshavn, Faroe Islands (Faeroes), Kingdom of Denmark, Europe

Salmon farming in Hvannassund, near Vidareidi, Vidoy, Nordoyar, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Viking longhouse dating from the 10th century, archaeological site of Toftanes, village of Leirvik, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Viking longhouse dating from the 10th century, archaeological site of Toftanes, village of Leirvik, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Horses, stallion and foal, Sandoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Islands of Stora Dimun on the right, and Litla Dimun, from Skarvanes, Sandoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Nordic House, exteriors and turf covered roof, Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, EuropeThe Nordic House (in Faroese Nordurlandahusid) is the most important cultural institution in the Faroe Islands. Its aim is to support and promote Nordic and Faroese culture, locally and in the Nordic region. Materials come from all over Scandinavia. The building is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Scandinavia (arch. Ola Steen).

Winding road near Kvivik, and Vestmannasund between Vagar on the right, and Streymoy islands, from Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Statue of Nolsoyar Pall (Poul Poulsen Nolsoe), Faroese national hero, seaman, trader, poet, farmer, and boat builder, who in the early 19th century ran the first Faroese trading ship since Viking times, by Hans Pauli Olsen, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Skansin fort, old fort guarding Torshavn and its harbour (old brass cannons, WW2 british marine guns and lighthouse), Nolsoy in the distance, Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe.

Koltur island from Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Moonrise on Kunoy and Vidoy headlands across Kalsoyarfjordur, from Kalsoy Island, Nordoyar, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Panoramic view of traditional turf-roofed government buildings on Tinganes peninsula, Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Panoramic view of Velbastadur village, turf-roofed houses, Hestfjordur, Hestur on the left, and Koltur islands in the distance, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Panoramic view of Sandoy north coast and Hestur island, from near Skopun, Sandoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Traditional turf roofed farm buildings and church, Saksun, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Grassed roof stone barns on the shores of Sorvagsvatn (Leitisvatn Lake) on the island of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Stone boathouse on Sorvagsvatn (Leitisvatn Lake) on the island of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Winding coastal road leading to Sorvagur on the island of Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Looking towards the Island of Vagar from the mountains of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Mountains and fjords, Funningur, Faroe Islands, Denmark, North Atlantic, Europe

The Witch's Finger (Trollkonufingur), Faroe Islands, Denmark, North Atlantic, Europe

Mountain scenery on the island of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Waves swirl around the rocky seashore of Vagar, looking towards the beautiful island of Tindholmur in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

View towards Risin og Kellingin from Tjornuvik, Isle of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Algae lined rockpools on the coast at Gasadalur on the island of Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Towering cliffs and sea stacks on the west coast of Sandoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Rocky stream with waterfalls below Slaettaratindur mountain, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Dramatic coastal scenery at Gasadalur on the island of Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Atmospheric sunset over Skaelingur mountain on the island of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Sunset over Funningsfjordur and the island of Kalsoy, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

View towards Risin og Kellingin from Tjornuvik, Isle of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Rockpools on the shores of Gjogv on Eysturoy, looking towards the mountainous island of Kalsoy. Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Spectacular sunset skies above the island of Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Mountain view looking towards Kollafjordur, Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Picturesque village of Gjogv on Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Picturesque village of Gjogv on the island of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Mountain scenery on the island of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Looking towards the island of Kalsoy from the rocky shores of Gjogv, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Dramatic coastline and waterfall at Gasadalur on the Island of Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Towering cliffs near Gasadalur on the island of Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Waves crash onto the black sandy beach at Bour on the island of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Grass roofed Church in the village of Funningur in winter on the island of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Atlantic waves surge over the black basalt ledges at Gjogv on the island of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic vista of Skaelingur mountain, Vagafjordur and Vestmannasund from Sornfelli on the island of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional Faroese wooden turf roofed church in the village of Funningur, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Old church in Saksun, Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

View over Eidi, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Bour village with many grasstop roofs, Vagar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traelanipa cliffs and Sorvagsvatn Lake on the island of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

The sea stacks Risin og kellingin at the base of dramatic cliffs on Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

The dramatic Vagar coastline from Traelana?pa cliff above Sorvagsvatn Lake in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Sunrise at Gjogv on the longest day of the year, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Faroese flag flying in the breeze above the village of Gjogv in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Towering sea cliffs on the island of Vagar in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Statue and typical houses in the city centre of Torshavn, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

The village of Leirvik between ocean and mountains, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Sheep on green meadows, Skipanes, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of typical grass roof (turf roof) houses, Saksun, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of the sea stacks of Drangarnir and Tindholmur islet, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Man lays down on cliffs above the sea stacks of Drangarnir and Tindholmur islet, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Cliffs of Drangarnir and Tindholmur Islet, Vagar Island, Faroe Island, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of the sea stacks of Drangarnir and Tindholmur islet, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe (Drone)

Panoramic of the road in between meadows and ocean, Gasadalur, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of the sea stacks of Drangarnir and Tindholmur islet, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Hiker on cliffs looks towards lake Sorvagsvatn, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

The village of Gjogv, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Man looks towards the sea stacks of Drangarnir and Tindholmur islet, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Man on cliffs looks towards Drangarnir rock, Vagar Island, Faroe Island, Denmark, Europe

Camping tent and hiker on cliff above lake Sorvagsvatn at sunset, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of photographer on cliffs above lake Sorvagsvatn, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Sheep on hills above the ocean at sunrise, Eidi, Nordskali fjord, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Cliffs around Mulafossur Waterfall in summer, Gasadalur, Vagar Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of Kunoy Island, Nordoyar, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of church of Vidareidi at sunrise, Vidoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Church in Hvannasund, Vidoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Village of Hvannasund, Vidoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Village of Norddepil, Bordoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Typical houses, Hvannasund, Vidoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Village of Norddepil, Bordoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Villages of Hvannasund on Vidoy Island and Norddepil on Bordoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Village and church, Hvannasund, Vidoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Road to Hvalvik, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Village of Elduvik, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Sheep, Funningur fjord, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Panoramic of Elduvik, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Lighthouse at Skansin fortress, Torshavn, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional houses with grass (turf) roof, Kirkjubour, Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Church of Nordskali, Eysturoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional houses with grass (turf) roof, Kirkjubour, Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional houses with grass (turf) roof, Kirkjubour, Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Church of Nordskali, Eysturoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Harbour of Torshavn, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Picturesque village of Gjogv on Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Lighthouse and historical fortress of Skansin,Torshavn, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe