PV/18 - Hvithamar View Point, Faroe Islands

PV/18 - Hvithamar View Point, Faroe Islands
€73.00

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Hvithamar 📍 is one of the Faroe Islands’ most breathtaking viewpoints, located above the village of Funningur on Eysturoy. From this grassy ridge, the land drops steeply into the fjord below, offering panoramic views of winding waterways, green mountains, and scattered settlements. The short hike to the top is easily accessible, making it a favorite spot for photographers seeking the quintessential Faroese landscape.


'...While Hvithamar is now a peaceful vantage point, local lore recalls it as a lookout post in earlier times, where villagers would scan the horizon for approaching ships, whether friendly traders or unwelcome raiders. The name itself, meaning “White Hammer,” is said to come from a pale rock outcrop near the summit, a landmark that guided sailors home through the often-misty fjords...'