Faroe Islands in June | Things to do & see

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What is there to do and see in Faroe Islands in June? What is Faroe Islands’ weather like in June? Can you experience the midnight sun during peak of summer? What wildlife can you see? Are there any puffin tours running? Continue reading to learn everything about your June vacation in Faroe Islands.

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It might still feel as spring but summer has arrived. June is a great month for you to visit the Faroe Islands. You are very likely to be forever in awe of the unspoiled nature during the first official summer month.

Child in Faroe Islands — *Delightful view on Suðuroy Island in summer. Photo by @colinandmeg on Instagram.*

You will love the wide range of activities on offer in June. Make sure to go hiking or how about kayaking?

Do anything anytime in 24/7 hours of light. Here is your roundup of the best things to see and do for your Faroe Islands holiday in June.

Tours & Activities in June

*The awe-inspiring Drangarnir Sea Arch close to the airport in the island group. Photo by Romana Vondruskova.*

June is an excellent month to visit the Faroe Islands with jaw-packed opportunities for nature experiences. There are so many attractions just awaiting to be explored in the timeless summer light.

From mid-June all tours bookable in the Faroe Islands are open for travellers. This is the perfect time to enjoy the closeness of calming landscapes and the clean Nordic air.

Boat Tours in June

Boat next to waterfall — *Let an experienced captain get you close to the waterfalls and more. Photo by Romana Vondruskova.*

Joining a boat tour to Drangarnir sea arch is an amazing nature experience. There is something truly magical about sailing along the rough and uneven coastline and seeing the rock formation Drangarnir with your own eyes. On days when the sea is calm, you might even be lucky to sail through the hole in the sea stack.

Drangarnir is located on Vágar Island. The boat depart from the village Sørvágur right next to the archipelago’s airport.

Vestmanna boat tour — *The bird cliffs in Vestmanna. The boat will sail close to these amazing cliffs.*

Another exciting boat tour takes place on Streymoy Island. Make sure to also book the classic boat tour to the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs.

These towering sea cliffs rises out of the ocean with impressive heights. Boat tours to Vestmannabjørgini as these cliffs are called in the Faroese language will take just under two hours. The tour is an enchanting nature adventure at sea.

Visit the Local Whisky Distillery

Whisky distillery in the Faroe Islands — Brewers in Vestmanna.

While in Vestmanna, you can also sign up for a Whisky & Gin Distillery Tour. A group of distillers open the door to their craftsmanship on a guided tour. You will also do some tasting. Pristine mountain water is used for all products.

A great way to get familiar with the Faroe Islands is to partake in this popular Full-Day “See It All” Faroe Islands Tour. The guided tour is the perfect introduction to the islands. You will be in good hands with a local tour guide at all times.

A Bright Summer month

Evening light in Faroe Islands during summer — *Mountains and one of many fjords in the Faroe Islands bathing in the late evening summer light. Photo by Mads Fyllgraf.*

When summer hits the Faroe Islands, lots of things are happening. Small cafés and restaurants pop up in almost every village across the islands.

You can sit down for a while and have a cup of coffee and something to eat in small and remote villages such as Skálavík and Hvannasund. Here and elsewhere, locals open small cosy houses in summer where you can sit down and enjoy a drink, the peace and quiet surroundings.

Gásadalur — *Múlafossur is one of the highlights in the Faroe Islands. You will experience this attraction on Vagar Islands.*

If you want to experience the endless beauty of the long summer nights and the midnight sun in all its glory, June is the best time for you to visit. The sun does almost not set at all giving you plenty of hours to explore the untouched nature.

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Around midsummer the weeks leading up to 21 June and the weeks afterwards, you will experience almost nightless nights. The sun appears in the horizon as late as almost midnight. It will blaze its great, golden path across the sea.

Faroe Islands road — *Evenings in June are as bright as the day.* *Photo by @soh.nomadic on Instagram.*

If you like staying up late or waking up early, this is your moment. The month of June will make sure that you make the most out of your Nordic journey.

This is the perfect time of year to spending time in nature. You will for sure have the bright summer light by your side.

Wildlife in June

North Atlantic puffin — The Atlantic Puffin. Summer is the right time to experience puffins in the Faroe Islands. The local word in the Faroe Islands for a puffin is Lundi. There are 500.000 puffins in the Faroe Islands in summer. Photo by Chris Poplawski.

The Faroe Islands are an outdoor wonderland and June is one of those summer months where you can experience exotic wildlife. You will have lots of opportunities to get close to the extraordinary bird life as this is the season when birds in the Faroe Islands breed.

Expect to see Puffins, Guillemots, Arctic Terns, and more! If you are lucky, you might also get a glimpse of a seal swimming in the deep blue water or lying on a skerry along the boat ride.

The Amazing Hestur Island Caves

One popular thing to do in June is to experience the untamed bird cliffs along Hestur Island. If you like the feeling of high-speed, then go for this adrenaline-raising adventure to see the birdlife on the western side of the island.

This fast going boat ride to stunning wildlife is a popular summer attraction in the Faroe Islands. It is hard to resist taking photos on the Boat Tour to Hestur Island.

View from Norðradalsskarð — *The islands boasts great wildlife. Go on a boat tour and you will be blown away by all the impressions. The small Koltur Island lies next to Hestur Island. Photo by @soh.nomadic on Instagram.*

You will sail beneath towering basalt rock walls with birds flying calmly above your head. Photos here will never do as the scenery is simply too mesmerising to capture on camera. On most days, you will also sail into deep caves adding to this great sea adventure.

Boats to the Hestur Cliffs and Caves depart from the harbour Gamlarætt on Streymoy Island. You will see the harbour just before you get to the village Kirkjubøur a short 15 minutes ride outside of the capital, Tórshavn, on a first-class road.

Mykines Island in June

Puffin in Faroe Islands — *There are puffins in incredible numbers in Mykines in June. Photo by Chris Poplawski.*

One absolutely highlight in June is to do a day tour to the small Mykines Island. The most westerly island in the archipelago will connect you deeply with nature.

When visiting Mykines after a comfortable boat ride, travellers are rewarded with one of the most adorable birds in the Faroe Islands: The Atlantic Puffin.

Mykines seaside — *The breathtakingly beautiful coastline on Mykines island. Photo by Chris Poplawski.*

Only a stone’s throw away form the village in Mykines, you will see the first puffins. This bird with its colourful beak does not mind you walking only metres away from its burrow.

Do not let this experience pass you by, if you are in the Faroe Islands in June. Book a tour to Mykines.

Visit Sandoy Island

*The stunning Líraberg Cliff on Sandoy Island. Photo by Guide to Faroe Islands.*

Want to experience out-of-this-world views? Then make sure to visit Sandoy Island. Thanks to an underwater tunnel from Streymoy Island, getting to Sandoy Island is easy.

The Faroe Islands are connected with tunnels. Beside many mountain tunnels, four tunnels will take you under the seabed from one island to another. Sandoy Island is one of the islands which is linked to the mainland by a sub-sea tunnel.

When on Sandoy Island, go for the hike to Líraberg Cliff. This place comes with an absolutely crazy nature scenery. The hike starts in the settlement Skopun. Leave 4 hours in your itinerary for this experience as the total lenght you will walk and hike is 7 km / 4.3 mi.

It ads to the awesomeness of Líraberg Cliff that you will see nothing but the wild nature. You are guaranteed some of the most outstanding views in the Faroe Islands. A rich birdlife surrounds the sheer cliffs here. The scenery will make sure that you get an unforgettable experience filled with adventure. Take a look at tours to Sandoy Island.

The Faroe Islands Weather in June

June is by any means truly a remarkable time to do a Faroe Islands holiday break and is one of the most popular months to visit. It is easy to understand why.

June is the month when soothing green becomes the dominating colour on hillsides and especially around small villages such as Gásadalur where the locals do their traditional agriculture work. The fresh growth is a true source of inspiration for Faroe Islanders and travellers alike.

Baby lamb in Faroe Islands — *Cute lambs are omnipresent in the Faroe Islands in June. Photo by Chris Poplawski.*

The lush green landscapes and the blue ocean looks gorgeous. Add to all this the sheep lambs all across the country and their baa sound that make up the perfect soundtrack for your Faroe Islands summer holiday.

June is the month when you will have most hours of daylight to enjoy the peacefulness of the landscapes and wildlife in the Faroe Islands. At summer solstice on 21 June, there are 19 hours and 45 minutes of daylight!

Temperature in June

Man on grass field — *The colour of green in the Faroe Islands in June.* *Photo by @soh.nomadic on Instagram.*

It will never get totally dark in June. Even though you are here to explore the archipelago in full, getting a good night’s sleep is important. So it is a good idea to bring a sleeping mask.

	Sunrise Time	Sunset Time	Hours of Light
June 1st	03.53	22.58	19 hrs 04 mins
June 30th	03.43	23.18	19 hrs 35 mins

Temperatures are increasing in June and the average temperature being 10°C (50°F). As always, you can expect days with rain but the wind is usually not that present. You will for sure still feel the fresh wind blow in your face especially when aboard a boat or on your way to a mountain summit.

Now, are you planning to visit the Faroe Islands in June? Make sure to book local experiences and you will get a true sense of life in the unspoiled Faroe Islands.