The Faroe Islands’ Floating Lake is One of the Most Magical Optical Illusions

"This 1.31-square-mile body of water is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands and is renowned for an optical illusion that makes it look as if it’s floating above the Atlantic when viewed from the right angle; while its waters do flow out to the ocean, the sightlines from the nearby viewpoint compress distance and create the hovering effect. Nestled among rolling green hills and dramatic rock formations on Vágar, the lake offers calm, photogenic scenery and dramatic coastal contrasts." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines