5 Pictures that will make you want to visit the Faroe Islands

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit the Faroe Islands

One of Europe’s best kept secrets, the Faroe Islands are a quiet retreat right in the middle of the North Atlantic ocean. If you really need any excuses to visit the Faroe Islands here are 5 Pictures that will make you want to visit the Faroe Islands!

5 Pictures that will make you want to visit the Faroe Islands

Leitisvatn or Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake on the Faroes emptying into the sea, Vágur, Faroe Islands.
Leitisvatn or Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake on the Faroes emptying into the sea, Vágur, Faroe Islands.

Yes that is a waterfall flowing into the sea. Sørvágsvatn lake is an optical illusion that looks higher than the cliffs around it and is over the sea.

Gásadalur village and waterfall at sunset, Vágar, Faroe Islands.
Gásadalur village and waterfall at sunset, Vágar, Faroe Islands.

Gásadalur is a village which, up to thirteen years ago, was only accessible by boat, meaning it’s as gorgeous and untouched as you would expect.

Sunset over the stone trolls Risin og Kellingin, Eiði, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands
The stone trolls Risin og Kellingin, Eiði, Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands

Eiði’s campsite is the old football pitch, which had to be abandoned due to the high winds, and where you will get the warmest welcome in the islands. The advantage of the fierce climate is these gorgeous weather-beaten coasts.

Puffins resting after a fishing trip, Mykines, Faroe Islands
Puffins resting after a fishing trip, Mykines, Faroe Islands

The Faroes are a bird watcher’s dream come true, particularly Mykines, where cute little puffins are everywhere. I mean everywhere. One flew under my arm.

Traditional grass-roofed houses, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
Traditional grass-roofed houses, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

Tórshavn’s old town is particularly picturesque with dotey little wooden houses and Faroese turf roofs.

A young boy in traditional Faroese dress celebrating Ólavsøka (the national holiday of the Faroes), Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
A young boy in traditional Faroese dress celebrating Ólavsøka (the national holiday of the Faroes), Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.

Make sure you visit during Ólavsøka, the national day, where up to 60% of Faroe Islanders descend on the capital dressed in traditional clothing for song and celebration.


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Lara Dunningreply
February 26, 2017 at 11:25 pm

I wanted to visit the Faroe Islands before seeing these photos and now I want to go even more. I love the one with the puffin and his bill full of fish! I’d love to visit during their National Day as I know very little and would love to see tradiational song and dance.

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 7:57 pm
– In reply to: Lara Dunning

It was a total accident landing during Olavsøka but I’m really glad I did. Definitely head out to Mykines if you want to see puffins 🙂

Martin Bowerreply
February 27, 2017 at 12:49 am

Yes, you are right. Those 5 photographs have made me want to visit the Faroe Islands. It looks stunning.

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 7:58 pm
– In reply to: Martin Bower

Thanks Martin! 🙂

Danikreply
February 27, 2017 at 12:49 am

I always wanted to go to Faroe Islands as its so close to my home country (UK) but the flights are totally crazy when it comes to schedule and prices. It totally sucks. Nice photos 🙂

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 7:59 pm
– In reply to: Danik

It is expensive alright. Check out the ferry too as an option – I was in Iceland so that made more sense for me

Lauren Craving Sunshinereply
February 27, 2017 at 1:34 am

What beautiful snap shots! I love how wild & untouched the islands look. I’ve always wondered what it would be like living somewhere so remote.

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 8:00 pm
– In reply to: Lauren Craving Sunshine

It would be a tough winter there I’d imagine – some places get cut off for days or weeks at a time!

Corinnereply
February 27, 2017 at 4:39 am

We visited the Faroes a few years ago, and I agree it’s a fantastic off the beaten path type of place. Your photos are stunning. I love the puffins and the little boy.

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 8:01 pm
– In reply to: Corinne

Thank you! He was so cute! Definitely one of my favourite pictures!

Castaway with Crystalreply
February 27, 2017 at 12:38 pm

ERMAHGERD PUFFINS!!! They are like my childhood bird. SAH KEWT. I’m definitely going now 🙂

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 8:02 pm
– In reply to: Castaway with Crystal

😀 Well you’d love it! They’re so funny when they try to land – so clumsy and so cute!

Briannareply
February 27, 2017 at 1:53 pm

I just saw a flight deal to the Faroe Islands and was like “Meh, never heard of em”. Sounds like I should have done my research. That’s a cool waterfall!

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 8:03 pm
– In reply to: Brianna

😀 Go, go now!!! Not too well known but sure that’s part of the appeal!

Vikireply
February 27, 2017 at 5:52 pm

The Puffins are just adorable! I didn’t know they also lived in the Faroe Islands!
How much time did you spend there?

Sibealreply
February 27, 2017 at 8:04 pm
– In reply to: Viki

Thanks Viki! A couple of weeks but you could so easily spend much longer there. They’re so many nice hikes and driving takes a lot longer than you’d expect too 😀

Juliette | Snorkels to Snowreply
February 28, 2017 at 3:05 am

I would absolutely love to visit the Faroe Islands! Such rugged and authentic natural beauty – these photos really do make me want to visit! A shame I am on the other side of the world, it makes it so hard and expensive to see these places! What a stunning place though. Really quite something special.

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