Welcome to Faroe Islands

The forgotten Faroes are just a short flight from the UK, yet they’re way off the standard traveller’s radar. Adrift in the frothing swells of the north Atlantic, this mysterious 18-piece jigsaw puzzle of islands is at once ancient and very modern. Multicoloured cottages and grass-roofed wooden churches add focus to the grandly stark, treeless moorlands. Timeless networks of cairn-marked footpaths crisscross craggy layer-cake mountains. But even the tiniest once-inaccessible hamlets are now linked by a remarkable series of road-tunnels. And even as you bob around the dramatic fjords on a 70-year-old wooden sloop, your mobile phone is never likely to lose its signal.

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The Faroes are a paradise for fell-walkers and ornithologists who accept the pyrotechnically unpredictable climate. Designer-mown by shaggy sheep, fields are blissfully bouncy under-foot. Pastures gleam with the greener-than-green hue of divine billiard tables. Peeping puffins, dive-bombing skuas and wheeling fulmars glide over dizzying chasms. Wave-battered headlands end in plunging cliffs that are as breathtaking as the wild winds that threaten to blow unwary hikers off them. Streymoy is the biggest island of the group, and home to the capital Tórshavn, as well as dramatic scenery galore and the unmissable bird cliffs of Vestmanna. While the Southern Islands aren't quite so dramatic in terms of landscape, islands like Suðuroy and Skúvoy are appealingly low on tourists and high on friendliness.

The proud, stoical Faroese character has been forged from Viking blood, Christian piety, Scandinavian openness and an awe for the humbling nature that’s all around. Few communities this small are so alive with art and the Faroes’ incredibly vibrant music scene is nothing short of astonishing. So even if the weather proves uncooperative, this self-assured little demi-nation is likely to surprise and delight even the most cynical traveller.

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Trælanýpan “Lake Above The Ocean” + Photography Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Torshavn Cathedral, Torshavn, Streymoy08.30 - 09.00 Pick up at all hotels and designated pick up points in Tórshavn.Stop At: SornfelliHighest point you can get in a vehicle, and a great view at Vágar island in the west and Nólsoy in the EastDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Kollafjørđur. BátahylurinShort coffee visit in the gas station in KollafjørðurDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Sandavagur Church, Sandavagur, Vagar IslandVisit the, one of a kind church in Sandavágur and walk aroundDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Miðvágur ChurchMiðvágur has some historical sitesDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Sørvágsvatn LakeStop by the biggest lake in the Faroe Islands two times. first time we will stop by a new stone statue of a horse. Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Sørvágur StadiumDrive by Sørvágur village, which has approx 1000 residents Stop At: GasadalurStop in Gásadalur village, walk around and see the beautiful waterfallDuration: 1 hourStop At: Sorvagsvatn, Vagar IslandThe bus parks by the lake, your local tour guide greets you and you hike out to the famous "lake above the Ocean" or TrælanýpaYou will hike for a total of 3 hours and when the hike is finished, the bus will take you back to TórshavnDuration: 3 hoursStop At: TrælanípanEnjoy some of the best scenery the Faroe Islands has to offer.A packed lunch and beverages will be servedDuration: 1 hourPass By: Torshavn Cathedral, Torshavn, StreymoyThe tour has come to an end, and you will be delivered right at your hotel
$216.65 Day Trips & Excursions

Skúvoy "The Hidden Pearl" Whole Day Tour From Tórshavn

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Torshavn Cathedral, Torshavn, StreymoyThe tour begins and ends in the capital Tórshavn
$931.82 Kid Friendly

Golden Circle - Private Tour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Torshavn Cathedral, Torshavn, StreymoyThe tour begins and ends in the capital TórshavnStop At: Saksun Church, StreymoyWalk around the cozy old village and see the famous white churchDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Fossa, StreymoyBiggest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, fossáDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Tjornuvik Kirkja, Tjornuvik, StreymoyWalk around the cozy villageDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Funningur Church, Funningur, EysturoyPhotostop above the village FunningurDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Cleft Of Gjogv, Gjogv, Eysturoywalk around the amazingly beautiful village Gjógv whichhas it's name after the big gorgeDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Gjaar Church, Gjogv, EysturoyThe village church dates from 1929. It was the first one to be consecrated in the village and the first one to feature services in Faroese. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Slaettaratindur, EysturoySlættaratindur (English: Flat peak) is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, at an elevation of 880 metres. It is located in the northern part of Eysturoy, between the villages of Eiði, Gjógv, and Funningur.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Risin and Kellingin, EysturoyPhotostop at the two sea stacks Risin and Kellingin. The Giant (Risin) is the 71m stack further from the coast, and the witch (Kellingin) is the 68m pointed stack nearer land.Duration: 10 minutes
$1082.46 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

6 days small group adventure tours around the Faroe Islands

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: MM Tours, Torshavn, StreymoyWednesday: 09.00Thursday: 08.30Friday: 09.00Saturday: 09.00Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to this timeStop At: Saksun Church, StreymoyMondayDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Fossá WaterfallMondayDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Tjornuvik Kirkja, Tjornuvik, StreymoyMondayDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Funningur Church, Funningur, EysturoyMondayDuration: 1 hourStop At: Cleft Of Gjogv, Gjogv, EysturoyMondayDuration: 1 hourStop At: Risin and Kellingin, EysturoyMondayDuration: 10 minutesPass By: Eiðis kirkjaMondayPass By: Lake Leitisvatn, Vagar IslandTuesdayPass By: Vágar FloghavnTuesdayStop At: Port SørvágurTuesday - board ferry to MykinesDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Mykines Holmur Lighthouse, MykinesTuesdayDuration: 6 hoursStop At: Kunoy Park, Kunoy, KunoyWednesdayDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Hvannasund Church, Hvannasund, Vidoy IslandWednesdayDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Haraldssund Tunnel, Haraldssund, KunoyWednesdayDuration: 10 minutesStop At: Viðareiði KirkjaWednesdayDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Klaksvíkar kommunaWednesday Duration: 1 hourStop At: Kalsoy, BordhoyWednesdayDuration: 3 hoursStop At: Kopakonan, Mikladalur, KalsoyWednesdayDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Syðradalur (K)WednesdayDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Vestmanna Bird Cliffs, Vestmanna, StreymoyThursdayDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Kvivik ChurchThursdayDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Sandavagur Church, Sandavagur, Vagar IslandFridayDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Lake Leitisvatn, Vagar IslandFridayDuration: 10 minutesPass By: Hotel VagarFridayPass By: Port SørvágurFridayStop At: Gasadalur Tunnel, Gasadalur, Vagar IslandFridayDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Vagar IslandFridayDuration: 20 minutesPass By: Miðvágurt to Bøsdalafossur Trail HeadFridayPass By: Velbastaðar SkúliSaturdayStop At: Skopun HavnSaturdayDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Sandoyar MeginskúliSaturdayDuration: 1 hourStop At: Soltuvik, SandoySaturdayDuration: 20 minutes
$186.36 Sightseeing Tickets & Passes

Mykines with a local guide - Selfdrive

Visit: Mykines Holmur Lighthouse, MykinesMykineshólmur is a Ramsar site for rich birdlife. You will see thousands of puffins, Gannets, Kittiwakes and many other birds in breath taking surroundings.
$854.16 Sightseeing Tickets & Passes

Photography Tour ( Private Tour )

Visit: Tórshavn CathedralPick up right at your hotel, port or adresse
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