5 Reasons to Visit Faroe Islands

Is a trip to the Faroe Islands worth it? What are the best reasons to visit Faroe Islands and start planning a journey to the uncrowded archipelago with unbelievable nature sceneries? Continue reading and get five good reasons to visit the Faroe Islands.

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The geographical remoteness of the Faroe Islands has kept alive an authentic world of astonishing natural wonders and cultural traditions. Travellers say the Faroe Islands is the paradise of the Arctic North.

You will find the mountainous archipelago on a map dotted in between Iceland and Scotland. A visit to the Faroe Islands will leave you with exhilarating experiences in wide-open spaces. 

The Faroe Islands is all about verdant slopes, jagged coastlines, windswept mountains, mind-blowing viewpoints, crashing waves, and steep cliffs. It is about waterfalls and quaint villages with colourful timber houses many of them covered in carpets of thick sod roof.

If nature is close to your heart, the Faroe Islands is your choice. The unspoiled island group will put you in the heart of the splendour of the North Atlantic.

Here are five of the most wonderful nature sites that are totally worth a visit. These attractions leave travellers in awe with the unbelievable glory of nature. Tick them off your Faroe Islands bucket list. These nature gems all make up good reasons to visit Faroe Islands.

1. Skúvoy Island

Skúvoy Island is one of the less visited islands in the island group. Visiting Skúvoy island is a truly special experience and demonstrates the stunning beauty of nature. Thanks to a underwater tunnel to nearby Sandoy Island, it is fairly easy to get to this wildlife outpost.

After sailing to the island, we recommend you to walk around the island’s only village. This traditional hamlet comes with a lovely cluster of small houses.

Puffins on Skúvoy Island

Wildlife lovers will be delighted to spy out puffins stepping into their burrows where the young ones are waiting for fresh food carried by parents in their beak. From early May to late August you will with certainty see puffins on your Skúvoy Island tour.

There are thousands of puffins on Skúvoy Island during the bright summer months. This little bird can beat its wings up to 400 times per minute.

Besides the cute puffins, you will be surrounded by majestic views when ambling the grassy hills on the island. You will notice the island’s rich birdlife as soon as you step on land after a 30 minute boat ride from Sandoy Island on the boat SILDBERIN. The name of the boat translates to “a puffin with sand lance in its bill”.

The remoteness of this place leaves travellers speechless. There are plenty of great photo opportunities when walking the grassy slopes with views of nearby islands and the vast ocean.

Location: Skúvoy Island

2. Saksun

After a thrilling drive on a winding one-lane road, you will arrive at this truly magical place. The isolated turf-roofed house overlooking a small round bay crowned by majestic mountains with waterfalls tumbling down sheer cliffs is a sight taken out of a fairy-tale.

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The setting changes with the seasons. From the snowy whites of winter to the fiery yellow grass of autumn and intense green in summer. There are several fairy-tail-looking turf-roofed houses in the hamlet.

Saksun is a must-see place in the Faroe Islands. Nature seems to flow in through the windows as you enter the scenic road to this remotely located place.

You can experience Saksun on several guided day tours departing from Tórshavn. Check out this top rated tour which will get you to the heart of Saksun and more!

Location: Streymoy Island

3. Klakkur Vantage Point

The walking path up hill to Klakkur beckons adventurers. Klakkur is a mountain ridge surrounded by fjords and steep mountains that create the iconic frame around Kunoy Island.

When at Klakkur, you will hear the waves push through layered rocks carved by the wind and salty sea. Try closing your eyes for a moment and benefit from the stillness of nature. Klakkur is a 40 minutes drive from the capital Tórshavn. Sit down and enjoy the beauty of this place.

Location: Borðoy Island

4. Drangarnir Sea Arch

Any nature lover is going to appreciate the brilliance of this fantastic sea arch. Drangarnir is one of the most well-known attractions in the Faroe Islands.

You can see Drangarnir from a distance in the settlement Bøur or you can experience this natural wonder by boat. Boats to Drangarnir depart from the nearby village Sørvágur. Book your Boat tour to Drangarnir.

Location: Vágar Island

5. Hvíthamar View Point

Almost as far north as you can get on Eysturoy Island, you will find Hvíthamar. This is a peaceful place with a timeless and untouched quality.

Hvíthamar offers many opportunities for nature lovers to explore undisturbed mountain views. It is effortless to walk to this beautiful vantage point. The postcard-worthy view point is located less than an hour’s drive from the capital, Tórshavn.

Park your car at the small parking lot at the mountain pass Gjáarskarð. As soon as you start walking on the path to Hvíthamar, you will feel the otherworldly sense of remoteness that the Faroe Islands are known for.

This attraction offers spectacular sceneries in all directions. From the fjord Funningsfjørður to the rugged basalt walls on Kalsoy Island.

Location: Eysturoy Island

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No matter where you go in the Faroe Islands, you will be overwhelmed by stunning beauty. For nature lovers, there’s a whole heap of spots to add to your personal bucket list. Sights that will create unique memories for life.

One of the best ways to explore the Faroe Islands is by car accompanied by one of our knowledgeable local guides. Book a guided tour in the Faroe Islands right away.