Most Recommended Destination This Year – Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands

Most Recommended Destination this year is Faroe Island. So, where is this Faroe Islands ? Faroe Island is located in the heart of th­­­­­­e Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic at 62°00’N, the Fa­r­oe Islands lie n­­­­orthwest of Scotland and halfway be­tween Iceland and Nor­­way.

This archipelago is compos­ed of 18 islands cover­ing 1399 km2 (545.3 sq.­miles) and is 113 km (70 mi­­les) long and 75 km (47 miles) wide, roughly in the shape of an arrow­head. There are 1100 km (687 mi­les) of coastline and at no time is one more than 5 km (3 miles) away from the ocean. The highest moun­tain is 882 m (2883 ft) ab­ove sea level and the a­v­­e­­­­rage height above sea level for the country is 300 m

If you are looking for a lonely and almost isolated Island to relax and to travel then Faroe Island is you destination. This Island is not as crowded as others. It is so peaceful Island.

Best Time to Visit Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are undeniably beautiful: green, rugged and wind swept. Most visitors to the islands come between early July and late August.

Places to see in Faroe Islands

1. Slættaratindur

It is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. This mountain is worth for climbing, the only downside is that the summit is often wrapped in fog.

2.Beinisvord

Beinisvord is the highest sea cliff in Suduroy and the second highest in the Faroe Islands with its 470 metres. The view down to the sea and towards north to the west coast of Suduroy is breathtaking. You have an option to climb Beinisvørð from a place called Hesturin, which is between the villages Lopra and Sumba. You can drive to Sumba through the tunnel and then follow the old road to the highest point, from there the edge is only a few meters away.

You need to pay attention do not walk too far out on the edge, the cliff end all of a sudden.

3.The Lake of Toftavatn

The Lake of Toftavatn is in the south of Eysturoy, situated on the east coast of the fjord, Skálafjørður. The low rolling hills around the idyllic lake, have the widest stretches of heather on the islands. They are considered so unique in the Faroes Islands. Furthermore, the terrain is a splendid choice for an outing.

4.Rinkusteinar

Rinkusteinar is a strange natural phenomenon at Oyndarfjørður, two very large boulders which permenantly stand rocking in the ocean, just a few meters from the shore. The stones have been rocking as far back as anyone can tell.

5. Risin og Kellingin

Risin og Kellingin means “The Giant and his Wife” – Two magnificent basalt sea stacks off the northern tip of the island, close to the village of Eiði. Legend has it that the two giants had come to tow the Faroes back with them to Iceland, However, the sun rose and they where both turned into stone. They both stand looking towards Iceland which they will never reach.

Nightlife of Faroe Islands

There is no point get back home before experiencing Nightlife of Faroe Islands. There are few bars and nightclubs outside of the capital. Rokkstoavn is the only bar in Klaksvík.

In Tórshavn the real Nightlife is down by the harbour. Here you can find the bar Cirkus Føroyar, where musicians hang out. Hvonn is at Hotel Tórshavn again situated by the harbour, across the street from Cirkus. Most young people come here during the Weekends.

The bar Café Natúr is close by. Every wednsday there is a pub quiz at Café Natúr. The wooden interiors is similar to English / Irish pubs, and have live music (usually in the form of a singer / guitarist).

In the Another place is Cleopatra right in the town center which has a restaurant on the lower floor, with the main bar on the next floor up. The entrance to the bar is up some green felt stairs.

A nightclub is Rex, at third floor in the same building as “Havnar Bio”, the cinema. You need to be 21 to get in.

For young people the nightclub Deep is a place to visit. It is the same as in most European cities. You have to be eighteen to get in.

How to Reach Faroe Island

By helicopter

You can take a helicopter. Atlantic Airways offers a helicopter service to selected towns and villages throughout the Faroes. Contact Atlantic Airways for this amazing experience. The service is intended for locals and as such tourists can only book one way of a journey but you can use the ferry and bus services to make the return journey.

The service may be affected by the weather — a heavy overcast with low clouds, for example may cause the flights to be cancelled.

By plane

Vága floghavn – The Faroe Islands has one airport. The airport is on the island of Vágar. Vágar is connected to the largest island Streymoy (on which the capital Tórshavn is situated) by a sub-sea tunnel. A bridge connects Eysturoy to Streymoy.

Atlantic Airways , connects the Faroes with a couple of chosen cities in Scandinavia. The Faroes are accessible by regular commercial air service from Copenhagen (3 times a day), Oslo and Stavanger (twice a week in the summer time) and Reykjavík (twice a week). It also flies to London. It is the only airline with a scheduled service to the Faroes.

Be aware that summer fog is a problem when flying to the Faroes in the summer months. The planes cannot land in this weather and will often divert to Iceland where you will stay until the weather clears. This also means that flights out of the Faroes can be disrupted too. Allow yourself a few days either side of your visit to the Faroes in case of flight delays.

By boat

Smyril Line operates an all year cruise and car ferry service by the big car ferry, Norrøna, with regular sailings to the Faroe Islands. In the summer time there is service twice a week. The Ferry continues onwards to Denmark (Hirtshals) from the Faroe islands. On Iceland the ferry departs from Seyðisfjörður on the east coast. It is the only ferry service with a scheduled services to Iceland.

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