HOTSPOTS
FANTASTIC VESTMANNA BIRD CLIFFS
Sail into deep grottoes through narrow straits, close to the almost 700 metre high sheer cliffs, where thousands of sea birds such as puffins, guillemots and fulmars breed every summer. See more about the area here.
HISTORIC KIRKJUBØUR
Kirkjubøur is one of the Faroe Islands most important historic places with a church from the Middle Ages still in use, one of the world’s oldest inhabited log houses and the ruins of the St. Magnus Cathedral dating from the 13th century.
THE WORLDS LARGEST COLONY OF STORM PETRELS
The colony can be found on the island of Nólsoy. Nightime excursions are arranged during the summer to see and hear this special bird. See more about the area here.
TÓRSHAVN OLD TOWN
Tinganes is one of the world’s oldest courts dating from approximately 825. Travel back in time as you stroll around Tinganes and Tórshavn’s oldest part called Reyn, with its narrow lanes and small houses with grass roofs. See more about the area here.
MYKINES BIRD PARADISE
Thousands of migratory birds breed on Mykines every summer. Puffin, guillemot, cormorant, razorbill and gannet - king of Faroese birds - and only found on Mykines. See more about the area here.
VISIT FANTASTIC GJÓGV
The idyllic village of Gjógv is known for its magnificent scenery and special natural harbour. The surrounding landscape offers many memorable walking trips. See more about the area here.
PICTURESQUE SAKSUN
Saksun is surrounded by high mountains and in the fjord at the foot of the village, lies a lagoon. A walk from the village out to the sea is strikingly beautiful, but beware high and low tide times. See more about the area here.
RAPELLING FROM 300M
If you dare, there is an opportunity to rapelle 300m from Lonin on Sandoy’s western side. See more about the area here.
FAROES LARGEST LAKE
Take an unforgettable hike out to the end of the Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn lake, where the Bøsdalafossur waterfall cascades 35m directly down into the open Atlantic Ocean. See more about the are here.
GET UP CLOSE TO THE BIRD CLIFFS IN SØLTUVÍK
Søltuvík lies to the west of Sandur village. It is a very beautiful, unspoilt place and one of the few places on the Faroes where you can get up close to the bird cliffs. See more about the area here.
MAGICAL BEINISVØRÐ
As you walk, enjoy the panoramic view, see the birds glide and land on the mountain sides, watch as the fog sweeps in from the ocean, see the sun go down and look at the surf 300m below. See more about the area here.
UNFORGETTABLE VIÐAREIÐI
Viðareiði is the Faroes most northerly village and considered to be one of the prettiest. Situated in a 1.5km wide sunken valley with high mountains to the north and south. See more about the area here.
ARCHITECTURE OLD NORDIC STYLE
Visit Christian’s church in Klaksvík, one of the first major churches in Scandinavia to be inspired by the old Nordic style. See more about the area here.
SCENIC HIKING
Hvannhagi is a beautiful and unspoilt natural area on Suðuroy. Hiking here will give you the opportunity to experience the east side of Suðuroy with magnificent views of the two small islands of Lítla Dímun and Stóra Dímun. See more about the area here.
ENNIBERG - ONE OF THE WORLD’S TALLEST PROMONTORIES
In the summer it is possible to sail out to the Enniberg bird cliffs, which rise up as a sheer 750m wall from the sea. Experience fantastic scenery and amazing birdlife. See more about the area here.
MAGNIFICENT VIEW FROM THE FAROES HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
From the top of Slættaratindur, 880m, you will have a view of all the islands. On 21 June, the longest day of the year, it is a tradition to climb Slættaratindur and watch the sun set and rise again. See more about the area here.