Few places in the world combine stunning natural beauty with no overcrowding, this is what Faroe Islands has to offer, parallels fairy tales with distinction. The Faroe Islands are made up of 18 small islands connected by bridges, tunnels and railways, which are located between the internationals of Iceland and Norway, and are considered an ideal destination for lovers of photography, nature, walking and exploration, and are not inhabited by more than 50 thousand people. This is what we should know about the Faroe Islands before planning a trip to it.
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The best time to visit
It is known that the climate in the Faroe Islands is not very predictable, but the majority of tourists come in May, June, July and August when the day is long and there is access to all roads and the temperature is moderate. But if he decides to visit the Faroe Islands in the winter, then you can see the lights of the North, which is an amazing phenomenon that characterizes the northern European region. It is imperative that you prepare for the possibility of a sudden change of weather during the day, so it is best to pack appropriate clothing.
How do you reach the Faroe Islands?
There are several trips from Europe that link it to the Faroe Islands, especially Paris and Reykjavik (the capital of Iceland), Copenhagen (the capital of Denmark), Bergen in Norway, Edinburgh in Scotland, Barcelona and others …
Transfers
When you want to explore the Faroe Islands, you can rent a car or use the island’s transportation system. We start with the bus system, which is organized and affordable, allowing you to move around easily. The service is accurate and allows you to visit small towns like Kirkjubøur and Tjørnuvík. As for if you want more freedom with your transportation, you can rent a car, but you must remember that driving in the Faroe Islands requires experience and confidence, especially since you often have to cross narrow roads. And for a special experience, you can be lucky if you book a flight in the helicopter organized by the government, but you must book a while ago.
Where do you stay?
It is a good idea to stay within the Torshavn capital, where you can take trips to other towns and islands within the country. There are a number of hotels and many Airbnb options to choose from as well as they vary with the services they provide. Among the most important hotels in the capital, Forovar, which offers amazing views of the city, the Hafnia Hotel in the city center, which is very close to restaurants, cafes and shops.
Where do you eat?
For a small country like the Faroe Islands, the country’s eating culture is very rich. The Faroe Islands have a popular restaurant with two Michelin stars, Koks, which is characterized by its innovative dishes. There is also a local restaurant Raest, which is a restaurant that adopts the fermentation system for all its food, and it is the only restaurant that serves dishes in this way in the world besides Japan. As for payment, you can use credit cards in most places, and tipping is welcome, but not compulsory.
One of the islands in the country
Faroe Islands
Excursions in the Faroe Islands
Wonderful nature in the Faroe Islands
The capital of the Faroe Islands
General view of the capital
from the capital
From the Faroe Islands
