Here’s another in our periodic posts about “not your normal” holiday choice. No, this is not hang gliding through enemy airspace, or similar rough-knuckle adventures. This is about taking a leap and making a commitment to stepping outside of your normal comfort zone, and then opening your eyes, ears and stomach to a place that you might not even know exists – the Faroe Islands.
The Faroe or Faeroe Islands (in Faroese Føroyar) are 18 islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway. The Islands are a self-governing island territory of Denmark, although they politically aim for higher independence. The Islands have a population of nearly 50,000, and a language and culture of their own. When visiting the Faroes you are never more than 5 km (3 miles) away from the ocean. The countryside is dominated by steep mountains and there are about 70,000 sheep and some 2 million pairs of seabirds, including the largest colony of storm petrels in the world. The Faroe Islands are undeniably beautiful: green, rugged and wind-swept. Most visitors to the islands come between early July and late August.
English is spoken there and is excellent. The population is made up of generations of families who have chosen to stay. They make their livelihoods by farming, raising sheep and fishing. But, being Scandinavian, they also boast unforgettable restaurants and outdoor and music experiences via the many artisans that reside there. You will likely have never been to a place like this.
Budget: $$$$
Typical Prices – from $4000
When to go: summer
Family friendly: 4 of 5 stars
Public transportation: 4 of 5 stars
Main languages: Danish, English
English speaking: 5 of 5 stars
LGBTQ+ Equality Index rank: 91 / 100
It’s not just olde worlde in the Faroes. They’re up-to-date just like any Nordic country.
Click here to get the complete story courtesy of wikitravel.org.
Tripadvisor have a nice choice of things to do in the Faroes. Click here to look and book.
Everyone wants the real thing. Well, this is it. The Boat house in Hósvik. Click here to book.
As you would expect, Scandinavian Airlines fly to the Faroes. Click here to book.