The Faroe Islands are one of my top 25 favorite places in the WORLD for an elopement. I was already an avid lover of both Scotland and Iceland when I traveled here, and somehow, it managed to feel like both of them combined—with way less people than either of them. Every corner looks like it was ripped straight from a fairytale.
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but the best place to elope in the Faroes overall is Kalsoy Island, which is dominated by a giant green ridge that makes for insanely beautiful (and easy!) hikes on your wedding day.
From private island excursions to having puffins outnumber your wedding party, I have many more favorite spots in the Faroes that you can consider for your elopement day! Keep reading for more of my picks!
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Fossa Waterfall, Faroe Islands
As the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, Fossá is a gorgeous dual-tiered cascade of white water rushing against black rock and green hills. This is just a 45-minute drive away from the capital of Tórshavn, which makes it a great pick for folks who want to elope in the Faroes and get those epic landscapes without having to go far. While you can get very close to this waterfall, you will get pretty soaked. This is a good stop for the end of the day or from afar! Or pack dry clothes and make playing the point of it.
Best for: Coast, Islands, Mountains, Waterfall
Best months to get married here: July to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
Mykines Island, Faroe Islands
I feel like I only need one word to win you over when it comes to Mykines: puffins. Come in the middle of summer and you will see—no joke—THOUSANDS of them perching on the cliffs. Think of them as your little tuxedo-clad wedding guests. And of course, you also have all of the best parts of the landscapes in the Faroes with bright green hills and ridges and sheer cliff faces.
Best for: Coast, Island, Mountains, Puffins
Best months to get married here: July to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking, Boating
Saksun / Ut á Lónna, Faroe Islands
This is a great black sand beach that has a short hike down to it on well-kept paths. Not only is the destination beautiful, this is a great time to grab shots during your day of you walking through the gorgeous scenery or against the backdrop of the green hills that lead down to the beach. The beach leads to a small inlet from the sea, surrounding you with dramatic, tall cliffs. This is the best of the Faroes in one location! If you need to choose one spot for a little taste of everything, this is a great pick.
Best for: Mountains, Fjord, Black Sand Beach
Best months to get married here: June to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Tiny, colorful, and completely underrated, Tórshavn is the capital, but it feels more like a cozy fishing village with its turf-roof houses and harbor full of bobbing boats. It’s a great home base for your elopement if you want some comfort (boutique hotels, wine bars, and seriously good Nordic food) with easy day trips to all the big nature moments. I love it as a start-or-end point for a Faroe elopement. It adds just the right amount of culture, cuteness, and good coffee before or after all your wild landscape adventures.
Best for: Coast, City
Best months to get married here: June to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking, Boating
Múlafossur Waterfall, Vagar, Faroe Islands
This is the waterfall shot you’ve probably seen on Instagram, but it looks just as mind-blowing in real life! Múlafossur pours straight off a cliff into the sea, with the tiny turf-roofed village of Gásadalur perched just above it. It feels wildly remote but is actually just a short drive from the airport (even the most untamed spots here are weirdly accessible). If you’re into dramatic cliffs, moody skies, and the kind of silence that makes you whisper, this spot is pure elopement goals. Just pack waterproof everything: the weather changes by the hour!
Best for: Coast, Mountains, Waterfall
Best months to get married here: June to August
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking, Boating
Kalsoy Island, Faroe Islands
Kalsoy Island is best known for the Kallur Lighthouse, but it’s not the building that will command your attention. You’ll be busy being absorbed by the striking green ridge that seems to rise directly out of the sea. Just behind the lighthouse, the dramatic cliff that makes up the northernmost tip of the island provides a super dramatic backdrop. When the sun hits this ridge, the colors are dramatic and to die for… but it’s equally beautiful in the fog and clouds, when the landscape feels otherworldly.
Best for: Mountains, Cliffs, Coast, Island
Best months to get married here: June to August
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking, Boating
Drangarnir, Faroe Islands
Drangarnir is a natural sea arch that’s only accessible by boat or a guided hike. Definitely not a quick pit-stop situation – but that’s what makes it feel so special. The hike itself is long and windswept with wild views the whole way, or you can sail in for an elopement that’s all about sea spray and seclusion. Either way, the arch rising out of the ocean is one of the most iconic sights in the Faroes, and saying your vows near it is a story you’ll be telling forever.
Best for: Coast, Islands, Sea Arch
Best months to get married here: June to August
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking, Boating
Gjogv, Faroe Islands
It’s wrong to have favourites, but… The little village of Gjógv (pronounced roughly like “gee-oh-g”) is a serious contender. It’s all colorful houses, rolling hills, and a dramatic sea-filled gorge that cuts through the cliffs. There’s even a natural amphitheatre down by the water that makes the perfect low-key ceremony spot. Bonus: you can stay overnight at the cozy guesthouse in town, where the locals might tell you stories about the sea, the sheep, or both. It’s charming in that low-effort way that makes everything feel easy and intimate.
Best for: Mountains, Coast, the village!
Best months to get married here: July to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
Lake Sorvagsvatn, Faroe Islands
If you’re a Faroe fan, you might have already seen the optical illusion photo – the one where the lake looks like it’s floating high above the ocean. That’s Sørvágsvatn. In reality, it’s all about perspective, but the real-life version is still completely surreal. Hike along the clifftop to get that famous view (it’s a bit of a trek but not too over-the-top), or find a quiet spot by the lakeside for a more tucked-away moment. It’s got everything: cliffs, water, wide open space, and serious wow-factor. Great for couples who want something unique but still pretty accessible.
Best for: Coast, Cliffs, Lake
Best months to get married here: July to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
Kallur Lighthouse, Faroe Islands
This one is for the drama lovers. Perched right on the edge of Kalsoy Island, Kallur Lighthouse sits at the tip of a grassy ridge with sheer drops on either side and endless ocean beyond. Getting there requires a ferry ride, a drive through tunnels that feel like cave systems, and then a steep but doable hike, but trust me, so worth it. It makes you feel like you’re at the edge of the world! Just imagine eloping here with the wind in your hair, puffins overhead, and those moody Faroese clouds doing their thing.
Best for: Island, Cliffs, Mountains, Sheep, the Lighthouse
Best months to get married here: June to August
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
Slættaratindur, Faroe Islands
This is the tallest mountain in the Faroe Islands – and while it sounds intense, the hike up Slættaratindur is surprisingly manageable if you’re game for a bit of uphill. The summit dishes out 360° views of what feels like every single island in the archipelago, all dramatic ridgelines and ocean stretching in every direction. On a clear day, you’ll feel like you’re standing on top of the entire North Atlantic.
Best for: Mountains, Coast, Islands
Best months to get married here: June to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
Gásadalur, Faroe Islands
Gásadalur is one of those villages that feels frozen in time. It’s tiny (like, fewer-than-20-residents tiny) and tucked into a bowl of steep green mountains, with ocean views and a road that only arrived in the early 2000s. It’s also where you’ll find the iconic Múlafossur Waterfall right below. Bring boots, embrace the mist, and consider staying in a local guesthouse nearby. It’s all about slowing down and soaking it up here!
Best for: Mountains, Coast, Waterfall, Cabins
Best months to get married here: June to September
My favorite activities to do here: Hiking
The Faroe Islands are, in my opinion, pure magic in a little fjordland. But if you don’t like the idea of traveling to islands, are averse to potential rain, or just want a different vibe for your day, I’ve got your back! Head over to my interactive map with 600+ great elopement spots from around the world and use the filters to get to the heart of what you really want.
If you’re ready to get started planning your Faroe Islands elopement, reach out to me! I’ll act as your travel guide, expert photographer, activity curator, itinerary planner, and so much more. I’ll listen to exactly what you really want, no matter how vague your ideas are now, and design an elopement for you that feels totally special, out of the ordinary, and once in a lifetime.
It’s your wedding day. Let’s do this for you two.
