Top Places to See in the Faroe Islands
Top Places to See in the Faroe Islands
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Welcome to the Faroe Islands! The Faroe Islands in Danish means the Islands of the Sheep, and you will see why! It’s located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles off the coast of Northern Europe, between Norway and Iceland. The first people to colonize the islands were Norwegians about 1,200 years ago and it become a major Viking settlement in that time. Its main industries are fishing and tourism - people come to experience its natural beauty, incredible bird life and delicious Faroese gastronomy.
First up is Gasadalur, which for a long time it was the most isolated town in the Faroe Islands. It’s a very popular town to hike to because of its natural scenery and its cliff views. In 2006 they opened a tunnel to make the town more accessible. Fun fact: Gasadalur means Goose Valley.
Lake Sorvagsvatn is the biggest lake in the Faroe Islands. It has an area of 3.4 sqkm, and its located on the island of Vagar, where the airport is. It takes a few hours to hike around the entire lake, so get your hiking boots ready! The best way to see the lake is by helicopter, the only way to see the lake emptying out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Torshavn is one of the smallest and most pleasant capital cities in the world! Torshavn in Old Norse means Thor, God of Thunder. It’s a modern city with the highest concentration of hotels, restaurants and cafes in the islands. You can explore the old Tinganes district where the parliament building is. You can see the national museum, check out some galleries, see the harbor and dine at some delicious modern and traditional restaurants.
Now we head to the southernmost village in Streymoy, Kirkjubour. This was the religious center on the Faroe Islands for over 1,000 years until the reformation. We came to see the 13th century ruins of the Saint Agnes Cathedral, the House museum and a middle age church.
We head north on Streymoy to Saksun. This is a beautiful town with turf roof houses. The best time come is during low tide because you can see the beach and walk on a sand bar to the lagoon. There are no restaurants here so be sure to bring a snack for a picnic!
Tjornuvik is the northernmost town on the island of Streymoy. It’s a quiet village, but the scenery is beautiful its beach has epic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Next up is Gjogv, the northernmost town on the Island of Eysturoy, the second largest island in the Faroes. It’s a small scenic village with a charming bed and breakfast. We stayed a night, but you can just as easily just come for the day. Gjogv is undoubtedly on of most picturesque places in the Faroe Islands. The name Gjogv means gorge – it was named after the village’s natural gorge
Klaksvik is the second largest town in the country and from here you can take a ferry to Kalsoy. I suggest you pass by Bakariio Jorun (Bakery Jorun) and grab a snack or lunch. They have plenty of Danish-style toasts with different toppings, as well as homemade pastries, coffee, and beverages.
A 25-minute ferry ride will take you to Kalsoy, AKA island of the man. There is one road that travels up the east side of the island connecting a handful of villages. Kalsoy is the best place in the Faroe Islands to go hiking. Or, you can just drive around and snap tons of photos of this picturesque island.
Next is Vidoy, the northernmost island in the archipelago. Here we visited Vidareidi. The northern islands are more traditional, less modern but if you love taking photos of amazing scenery then you must visit Vidareidi.
Lastly we are heading to the Island of Mykines! We took a helicopter but you can also take a ferry. Once you arrive you need to hike about 90 minutes west to see all the sea birds. There are over a dozen species of birds like the Gannet, Fulmar, Starling, Gulls, Razorbills and the most famous that everyone comes to see are the Puffins! Be sure to bring a packed lunch, drinking water, a warm outfit, comfy shoes, and don’t forget your camera!
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Road trip & Things to do in the Faroe Islands
I'm taking you on a road trip and show you the best things to do in the Faroe Islands (a true outdoor paradise) in partnership with Visit Faroe Islands.
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I spent exactly one week on the Faroe Islands working together with the local tourism board to show you an interesting mix of the best things to do in the faroe islands from outdoor adventures, iconic panoramas and food experiences to one of the largest festivals in the country named „G! Festival“.
Beside checking out the local attractions I got the chance to truly live like a local - I stayed with a local family for a few days, got invited by farmers for dinner and went hiking with one of the most famous outdoor adventurers.
Together with travel blogger Amanda Williams I rented a car and went on a road trip to the most popular instagram hot spots, got to do sea kayaking and said hi to Puffins on Mykines island. Visiting the annual G! festival was the perfect finish to a memorable trip…topping it off with a helicopter flight. What a ride!
This trip was executed within 7 days - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do in the Faroe Islands:
- Traelanipa (hiking with Reika Adventures)
- Torshavn
- Gasadalur & Mulafossur
- Hoyvik (sea kayaking with NEX)
- Mykines (Puffins & Lighthouse hike)
- Tjornuvik
- Gjógv
- Vidareidi & Cape Enniberg
- Gota
- G! Festival
- Helicopter flight with Atlantic Airways
— About my Cooperation with Visit Faroe Islands —
I got invited by Visit Faroe Islands to produce this video showcasing my travel experience. I was free to create my very own itinerary with all the freedom needed. Nevertheless all opinions, recommendations and views are my own.
This video is part of the #MyFaroeIslandsHome project by iAmbassador.
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The Iconic Photography Spots of The Faroe Islands
Today on the vlog we went to some Iconic Landscape photography spots in The Faroe Islands.
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There are lots of iconic photo spots on The Faroe Islands. In fact, within a 10 minute drive of the airport, you can find about 4 shots that are absolute classics. Some of the best photography locations anywhere in the world are all within a short trip. And sure, this photo trip to the Faroes is meant to be about location scouting and finding new locations. But, we can't help but stop and photograph the iconic photo spots.
On today's photography vlog, I took the participants of my workshop to some of the most iconic spots to sort of get them out of the way. If you capture the classic images right away, you're not so worried about being sure you get those images later on It takes a lot of weight off your shoulder.
So, as this Faroe Islands photography vlog series continues, look for fewer of these iconic photo locations, and more hidden gems we find along the way.
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The Otherworldly Beauty of the Faroe Islands! (A 5-Day Itinerary)
A vlog recap of my amazing road trip experience to the Faroe Islands! If you're planning on visiting this unspoilt beauty, here’s a comprehensive travel guide for ideas on things to do in 5 days: ▾ // See more details below // ▾
Love and thanks to Visit Faroe Islands for making this epic trip possible!
A day in Mykines, Faroe Islands
Taking the boat to Mykines, Faroe Islands, is quite possibly the best way to spend a day in this part of the world. Mykines is the most westerly island of the Faroe Islands and also the most remote; a boat makes the journey there during the summer months only. A helicopter then braves it occasionally during the rest of the year. It has 10 permanent residents and thousands of seabirds. These are the highlights from my day there.
In July 2015 I spent a week photographing and filming in the Faroe Islands and it was one of the most amazing weeks I've had abroad. This is the first of several films I will be making about my time there, so watch this space...!
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Best Things to do in the Faroe Islands Faroe Islands Travel Guide
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The Faroe Islands are an island group consisting of 18 major islands and a total of 779 islands, islets, and skerries. This travel guide is not meant to be the be-all and end-all of everything there is to do in the Faroes, but merely a crash course guide to this amazing destination.
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Timestamps:
4:24 - Gasadalur
4:55 - Drangarnir
5:25 - Sørvágsvatn
5:55 - Mykines
6:38 - Torshavn
7:14 - Fútastova, Ræst, Babara Fish House, Áarstova
7:34 - Fossá (Fossurin í Fossá)
7:53 - Saksun
8:19 - Tjørnuvík
8:41 - Gjogv
9:04 - Hvithamar ( Near Funningur)
9:48 - Kópakonan (The Seal Woman)
10:05 - Kallur Lighthouse
10:43 - Kunoy Park
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The beautiful Faroe Islands
A compilation of the best bits from my two weeks in the Faroe Islands. This little collection of islands is by far the most beautiful, out of this world place my camera and I have been to. I'm in love with them. Enjoy!
Including footage from:
Bøur
Gásadalur
Gjógv
Kallur Lighthouse
Klaksvík harbour
Miðvágur (aerial shot)
Mykines
Saksun
Sandavágur (aerial shot)
Tórshavn (Ólavsøka Boat Race)
Tjørnuvík
Trøllanes
Music: Vegurin by Högni Reistrup
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Exploring Faroe Islands - Mykines
In this second video from my series on the Faroe Islands we are exploring Mykines, the westernmost islands of the archipelago. Mykines is best known for its population of puffins and the hike to the lighthouse that offers breathtaking views of the island's shoreline.
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Faroese Language
Faroese Language
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Hello from Torshavn the capital of the Faroes Islands. My friend John is going to give us an introduction to the Faroes Language. Basically it's a mix of old west Norse spoken in the middle ages mixed with Irish or Gaelic.
Here is a list of the words he translated:
1. Alphabet
2. Hello
3. Goodbye
4. Please
5. Thank you
6. How are you?
7. Where are you from?
8. How much does this cost?
9. 1 - 10
10. Monday - Sunday
11. Months of the Year
12. Man
13. Women
14. Child
15. Family
16. Food
17. Water
18. Beer
19. Wine
20. Restaurant
21. Welcome to the Faroe Islands
That was a quick intro to the Faroes Language. Have you heard this language before? Or do you speak Faroes? Let me know in the comments below!
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The Faroe Islands - now officially the best islands in the world
This video presentation is called Where Nature Rules and contains amazing photos from the Faroe Islands - probably the most curious place left on earth according to New York Times - and, according to National Geographic Traveler, the most attractive island destination in the world out of 111 island communities.
The music in the presentation is Faroese, composed and sung by Elin Brimheim Heinesen Eitt dýpi av dýrari tíð (An Abyss of Precious Time) ( The lyrics are written by the Faroese author Jens Pauli Heinesen. Read the lyrics in Faroese, English, Danish and German at this link:
The film won 3. Golden City Gate Prize at ITB in Berlin 12. march 2009.
OBS! For those who are interested in Pilot Whaling in the Faroe Islands, please note: Nothing will be achieved with aggressive remarks targeting all Faroese. You're just damaging your own cause if you choose to throw insults at other people.
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