10 Tips for Your First Visit to the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of self-governing islands located between Iceland and Norway.

It’s a destination that not too many tourists visit, but its quaint towns and awe-inspiring cliffs are something out of a fairytale, and the three days I spent here in the summer of 2022 were an unforgettable highlight of my recent travels.

Here are 10 tips for your first visit to the Faroe Islands to help you experience the very same magic that I did.

1. Walk Around Tórshavn

Your journey to the Faroe Islands will most likely be centred around Tórshavn, the small capital of this tiny island country.

As one of the smallest capital cities in the world, Tórshavn is is very easily navigable by foot. Exploring the charming city centre area surrounding the marina is a great way to get a first taste of what the Faroe Islands have to offer.

Tórshavn’s central area feels like a miniature version of Nyhavn in Copenhagen – the capital of the Faroe Islands’ sovereign parent, the Kingdom of Denmark – with its colourful buildings surrounded by the boats on the sea.

The skyline of this tiny settlement is fascinating to look at, and we enjoyed soaking in all of the interesting buildings that we came across.

Although Tórshavn is small, it boasts a surprisingly multicultural dining scene. We had some tasty Thai food during our time in town, as well as a delicious burger at HAPS, a local burger joint.

2. Drive Around a Lot

Travelling by car is the primary method of getting around and exploring all 18 of the Faroe Islands.

Once you’ve gotten your first glimpse in Tórshavn, you’ll want to drive around a lot so you can visit the neighbouring islands, take in the amazing scenery, and appreciate everything that the archipelago has to offer.

I’d definitely recommend picking up a car rental upon arrival at Vágar Airport. In our case, we had actually booked a car with Budget, but upon walking into the car rental centre, we stopped by one of the local car rental companies called CarRent.fo and asked if they could beat Budget’s price.

They did so by about 100 Danish krone, so if you’re renting a car, you should check with a local company, as it might be a cheaper option – and it’s always nice to support local businesses!

Most stretches of the main series of islands – Vágar, Streymoy, and…