The Faroe Islands are a paradise for hikers. Even away from the top spots known from travel guides and social media, there are interesting places to discover. One of these places is Mount Knukur, the highest point, on the island of Mykines, known for its puffins.
In 2022, a hike to Puffin Colony is not possible due to a landslide. So the easy ascent to Knukur offers itself.
Shortly before the summit, a short but heavy snow shower caught us. At the top our view followed the departing clouds, while the snow shower was already hitting the next islands Tindholmur and Vagar.
A hiker on the eastern tip of the island makes the proportions a bit clear.
Welcome to my shop. I'm Christian and I've been taking pictures since about 2015. I like the light and the quietness of the morning and evening hours and try to capture them in my pictures.
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