Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are located between Scotland and Iceland in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean. Eighteen islands, about half of which are connected by tunnels. The islands are characterized by deep fjords and impressive mountain formations. There are more sheep than people on the Faroe Islands, so it’s not surprising that you often encounter them during a tour. In the meadows, on the verge but also in the middle of the roads. There is no shortage of breathtaking views on this archipelago. Mist-shrouded peaks, deep green valleys, waterfalls, authentic villages and immensely high cliffs. Worth to visit!
Tjørnuvík, remote village on Faroe island of Streymoy
31 July 2023
Tjørnuvík, remote village on Faroe island of Streymoy
If you’re talking about villages with a view on the Faroe Islands then the village of Tjørnuvík certainly deserves a place in the list alongside villages such as Viðareiði, Gjogv and Funningur. The road to Tjørnuvík (route 594) alone is fantastic. You drive past Fossá, the highest waterfall in the…
Funningur, picturesque village on Faroese island of Eysturoy
31 July 2023
Funningur, picturesque village on Faroese island of Eysturoy
Funningur is a picturesque village lying along the fjord Funningsfjørður on the Faroese island of Eysturoy. It is said that Funningur was where the first viking (Grímur Kamban) settled at the beginning of the 9th century. So a village with a history! And definitely a place to visit, for example…
Funningsfjørður, one of the most beautiful fjords in the Faroe Islands
31 July 2023
Funningsfjørður, one of the most beautiful fjords in the Faroe Islands
On the Faroese island of Eysturoy lies Funningsfjørður, one of the deepest fjords in the Faroe Islands. Chances are that on your way to the town of Gjógv drive past this impressive fjord, unless you choose to drive to Gjógv via Eiði. The view of the fjord is insane; from…
Reyn, Tinganes; oldest district of Tórshavn
31 July 2023
Reyn, Tinganes; oldest district of Tórshavn
Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, may not be that big, but there is plenty to explore! Úti á Reyni on the Tinganes peninsula is one of the sights in Tórshavn that you really shouldn’t skip. This little neighborhood, also known as Reyn, is the oldest neighborhood in Tórshavn.…
Viðareiði, northernmost village in the Faroe Islands
31 July 2023
Viðareiði, northernmost village in the Faroe Islands
Viðareiði is a small village on the island of Viðoy, in the north of the Faroe Islands. Viðoy, like all the other Faroe Islands, is picturesquely beautiful. And yet very different! Despite the fact that the island looks and feels very remote due to its location, you drive there from…
Tórshavn sights and tips, Faroe Islands
31 July 2023
Tórshavn sights and tips, Faroe Islands
Tórshavn is the capital of the insanely beautiful Faroe Islands. A charming city with a rich, fascinating history. Also, Tórshavn is the place from which most people set out to explore the 18 islands. But there is also plenty to do and see in Tórshavn itself. In this special city…
Saksun on the Faroe Islands, to visit or not?
31 August 2023
Saksun on the Faroe Islands, to visit or not?
On the northwest coast of the Faroe Island of Streymoy lies the remote village of Saksun. According to many people who have visited the village during their trip to the Faroe Islands, Saksun is one of the most beautiful villages in the archipelago. The population has fallen considerably in recent…
6 of the most beautiful churches in the Faroe Islands
31 August 2023
6 of the most beautiful churches in the Faroe Islands
In the Faroe Islands you will find many beautiful churches; it is clear that religion plays a major role in Faroese culture. About 85% of the population is affiliated with the Faroese Evangelical Lutheran Church, one of the smallest state churches in the world. The folk church became independent in…
Gjógv: enchanting remote village in the Faroe Islands
31 August 2023
Gjógv: enchanting remote village in the Faroe Islands
According to locals, Gjógv is one of the most beautiful villages in the Faroe Islands. And almost everyone who has visited the archipelago seems to agree. From the capital Tórshavn it is only a 50 minute drive to Gjógv. Yet it feels as if the village is much further away…
Hike to gravestone of James Bond on Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
31 August 2023
Hike to gravestone of James Bond on Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
The 25th James Bond movie was filmed on Kalsoy, one of the archipelago’s 18 islands. The moment the location manager of the production team saw an aerial photo of the village of Trøllanes on Kalsoy, interest was immediately aroused. After careful inspection of satellite photos, Kalsoy was visited by a…
Kópakonan: Seal Woman of Mikladalur, legend on Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
27 August 2023
Kópakonan: Seal Woman of Mikladalur, legend on Kalsoy, Faroe Islands
In Scandinavian countries, many old folktales, known as sagas, circulate. The Seal Woman of Mikladalur is such a saga, a well-known folk tale on the Faroe Island of Kalsoy. In 2014, a 2.6 meter high bronze statue of Kópakonan (The Seal Woman) was erected in the town of Mikladalur in…
About the tunnels in the Faroe Islands
27 August 2023
About the tunnels in the Faroe Islands
You might think that traveling across the Faroe Islands takes quite a lot of time, after all, the archipelago consists of 18 islands. Nothing is less true. The Faeroese are masters of building tunnels, making it easy to travel from one island to another. A handful of islands can only…
Bøur, village with the best view on the Faroe Islands?
7 August 2023
Bøur, village with the best view on the Faroe Islands?
When I think back to my trip to the Faroe Islands, I think of good weather. Blue skies, sun, nice temperature, little wind. And that’s pretty crazy, since many visitors to the Faroe Islands have to make do with foggy, wet and windy memories afterwards. We were really lucky during…
Suðuroy, highlights on southernmost of the Faroe Islands
31 August 2023
Suðuroy, highlights on southernmost of the Faroe Islands
Are you going to visit the Faroe Islands? Then consider visiting Suðuroy. From Tórshavn the ferry takes you to this southernmost Faroe island in two hours. The landscape of Suðuroy is different from most of the other Faroe Islands. Due to its remote location, a dialect of the Faroese language…
By boat to the Faroe Islands or by plane?
23 August 2023
By boat to the Faroe Islands or by plane?
The Faroe Islands have been on the agenda here for a while. Everything was booked for May 2020, but unfortunately had to be canceled due to COVID. In the following two years, several bookings were made and then canceled again. That was such a shame every time! We decided to…
Kirkjubøur in the Faroe Islands, why this village is worth a visit
27 August 2023
Kirkjubøur in the Faroe Islands, why this village is worth a visit
In the south of the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands, Kirkjubøur is a charming village with a rich past. Kirkjubøur played an important role in the history of the Faroe Islands. From Tórshavn it is a short fifteen minute drive to this village, which is known for its…
The best places to see puffins in the Faroe Islands
27 August 2023
The best places to see puffins in the Faroe Islands
Puffins; don’t you think they’re beautiful, colorful and funny birds? I do! And see these small colorful birds has been on my wish list for a long time. I manage to see puffins in Icelandic Borgarfjörður Eystri and in the Faroe Islands. And also in a place where I don’t…
