EUROPE’S BEST KEPT SECRET

Adrift in the whirling rhythmic North Atlantic Sea, a different world lingers. A place like no other on earth. An idyllic escape, peacefully set among lush green valleys, imposing basalt cliffs, grand treeless moorlands, and waterfalls plunging directly into the wind-whipped ocean. Unfathomable beauty, mysteriously tucked away like a figment of a child’s imagination.

The Faroe Islands feel like a haunting melody from another time, a myth whispered by the wind

- Chloe Berge, Readers Digest, 2022

The 18 jagged volcanic islands which make up the Faroe Islands resemble a handful of rocks scattered haphazardly in the deep-sea ocean. Home to mountains of myth, hobbit-like turf-roofed houses, and grazing shaggy sheep, these islands make up the perfect playground for the senses. They inexplicably unearth a soothing sound of stillness and a touch of rawness, only bettered by the taste of the freshest of air and the sight of sprawling landscapes in any direction. And the smell. That smell of unhurried childhood.

Whether you’re signing up to volunteer to clear trails, or just looking for directions to the next beautiful vista, the Faroe Islands are known for making you feel at home

– Lonely Planet

Sightseeing in the Faroe Islands

No matter which of the 18 islands you visit, there is always a remarkable sight to behold – even the islands’ only jail, located in Mjørkadalur (Fog Valley), looks down the length of a fjord! Here are some recommended places for sightseeing in the Faroe Islands.

Tórshavn

The capital in the Faroe Islands lies in the heart of the island group and is a delight to explore. Tórshavn is named after Tór, the god of weather, strength, and growth in the Norse mythology. This far-flung Nordic city is home to just over 20.000 inhabitants. Despite the tiny population, Tórshavn is an appealing spot in the North Atlantic Ocean with plentiful of culture, nature and good food.

Tindhólmur

Drangarnir is Faroe Islands’ most famous rock formation. Located off the island of Vágar towards the visually dramatic islet of Tindholmur, it is a popular attraction to explore in the archipelago. The impressive 230 feet tall sea arch rises straight out of the North Atlantic Ocean.

MYKINES

Mykines is a paradise of birds. Puffins are the main attraction of Mykines. There are very few places where you can get this close to Puffins as the area along the southern coast of Mykines.

Kalsoy

Scenes in the 25th James Bond movie No Time To Die were filmed on Kalsoy island. The Faroe Islands James Bond sceneries were filmed in the northernmost village Trøllanes and around Kallur Lighthouse.

Kalsoy island is now an incredibly historic Bond location. James Bond stands at the edge where Kallur Lighthosue is located when he is enveloped by missiles and dies. You can stand on the spot where James Bond died when joining the James Bond Tour of Kalsoy Island.