Kalsoy Island, home of Kallur Lighthouse
— The long island of Kalsoy is home to one of the Faroe Islands’ most iconic landmarks. The scenery surrounding the Kallur lighthouse is spectacular. The 360° view from the summit takes in the islands of Viðoy and Eysturoy. Small, discreet and set on the northern tip of the island, it is surrounded by steep cliffs covered in layers of grass.
It’s quite a long walk to get there. On the day I went up, the fog enveloped the whole landscape and I only discovered the lighthouse a few metres before I reached it.
Once at the top, whipped up by the wind, the fog dissipated to make way for a dramatic overcast sky and open up a spectacular view of the surrounding islands. Below me, I could hear the waves crashing against the rocks. The height of the cliffs is almost vertiginous. Suffering from vertigo, this hike was a real challenge for me. I had to be close to the cliffs to capture the most beautiful images that this mythical place has to offer.
It’s an extraordinary landscape, where everything seems small and big at the same time. The clouds move quickly and the light changes every few minutes. A photographer’s paradise!
