Northern Lights - Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands photography forecast. Track dramatic Atlantic weather, fog, coastal drama, and northern lights at Mulafossur and remote island locations.
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This forecast tracks the dramatic and ever-changing conditions that make the Faroe Islands a photographer's paradise. We combine fog probability, visibility, aurora data, and cloud cover to predict when these remote North Atlantic islands will deliver their most spectacular scenes.
The Faroe Islands offer landscapes unlike anywhere else on Earth—vertical cliffs rising from the sea, waterfalls plunging into the ocean, and grass-roofed villages beneath constantly shifting clouds. Weather changes minute by minute, creating endless variety for patient photographers.
What makes the Faroe Islands special for photography:
- Dramatic weather - Fog, mist, rain, and sun can all appear within a single hour
- Unique geography - Sea stacks, gorges, and waterfalls into the ocean create otherworldly scenes
- Moody atmosphere - Overcast conditions create rich, saturated greens and dramatic contrasts
- Northern lights - Clear winter nights bring aurora to these remote islands
The islands are photogenic year-round, but weather is unpredictable. Our forecast helps identify windows of clear weather amid the frequent clouds and rain. Summer offers endless twilight, while winter brings brief days but dramatic storm light and aurora potential. Always pack waterproof gear—the weather will test it.
Location status
0 of 8 locations currently active
Múlafossur (Gásadalur)
InactiveWaterfall cascading into the ocean
Gásadalur, Vágar
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (38%, ≤ 30.0%)
Sørvágsvatn (Trælanípa)
InactiveLake above the ocean optical illusion
Tórshavn
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (70%, ≤ 30.0%)
Gjógv
InactiveVillage with natural harbor gorge
Gjógv, Eysturoy
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (99%, ≤ 30.0%)
Saksun
InactiveLagoon valley with turf-roofed church
Saksun, Streymoy
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (86%, ≤ 30.0%)
Tjørnuvík
InactiveBlack sand beach with sea stacks
Klaksvík
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
Kallur Lighthouse (Kalsoy)
InactiveRemote lighthouse at island's northern tip
Klaksvík
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
Viðareiði
InactiveNorthernmost village
Klaksvík
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
Bøsdalafossur
InactiveLake waterfall into the Atlantic
Tórshavn
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (70%, ≤ 30.0%)
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