Vágar – Gásadalur and Sørvágsvatn
It’s Day 7, and our last full day on the Faroe Islands. Up till now we’d been fairly lucky with the unpredictable North Atlantic weather, with most days bright and […]
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A Day on Mykines – Puffin Paradise
Much like the hike on Kalsoy island, any trip to the Faroe Islands isn’t complete without a visit to another popular destination – Mykines, the westernmost island of the country. […]
Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur, and the Vestmanna Coastline
Shifting our accommodations from Klaksvík to Sandavágur, located on the south coast of Vágar island, we would spend the rest of the trip exploring the westerly side of the country. […]
Kalsoy and the Kallur Lighthouse
It is Day 4 of our week-long trip to the Faroe Islands, and time for what is often a high point for every visit to this country: a day trip […]
Hidden Treasures: Faroese Villages
In addition to better weather, a summer time visit to the Faroe Islands also provides plenty of daylight hours (16+ hours) for leisurely exploration of the countryside. Between our hiking activities, […]
Top of the Faroes: Slættaratindur
The highest point on the Faroe Islands is Slættaratindur, a 880m tall mountain on the island of Eysturoy. On a clear day, you can see all 18 islands of the […]
Klaksvík: From Hálsur to Klakkur
A short hike up the surrounding hills offers a great view of Klaksvík town and the neighbouring islands. After our relaxing city tour, we headed up to Klakkur mountain, a relatively […]
Out and About: Klaksvík
With 4,800 residents, Klaksvík is the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands and the centre of the Northern Isles. First settled during the Viking era, this bustling port is today […]
