Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are 18 volcanic islands of extraordinary drama — sheer sea cliffs, waterfalls into the ocean, turf-roofed villages — where aurora appears as a bonus on the clearest winter nights above landscapes of haunting beauty.

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Aurora Highlight

Dramatic volcanic landscapes create unrivalled aurora photography backdrops when skies clear

Best Months to Visit

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Tórshavn

Dramatic landscape photographers who want aurora as a bonus alongside the world's most dramatic volcanic island scenery

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