7 Days in the Faroe Islands - A Travel Itinerary

Welcome to the Faroe Islands. A small group of islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, isolated from the world with nothing but the endless sea surrounding them. These islands are home to some of the most dramatic and unspoiled natural scenery that you'll ever witness. I've been able to visit the Faroe Islands on a number of occasions, each time uncovering new places to explore while gaining unforgettable experiences. So, if you're planning a trip to the Faroe Islands and in need for some inspiration, here's my 7-day itinerary through these amazing islands. I highly recommend renting your car. Having your own car provides you with the complete freedom over your itinerary. It allows you to decide where to go and when to go. Also the roads here are paved and easy to drive with no need for a big 4x4 of any sorts. If you do decide to rent your own car, then you need to pay attention to the many sheep on the island. They are literally everywhere on the Faroe Islands and very commonly found near roads, so do slow down when you spot them. To get anywhere in the Faroe Islands, you'll be driving through many tunnels. The island's extensive tunnel system connects the remote parts of the islands to the rest. All are free to use except the 3 major subsea tunnels that connect the 3 major islands. Most car rental companies will usually bill you the additional tunnel fees at the end of your rental, but do ask them beforehand to be sure. More subsea tunnels are on the way, so for more info, visit tunil.fo. For my last trip, I decided to stay in Torsau, the largest city and capital of the Faroe Islands. I stayed at a hotel called Hotel Ferroia, which is known for its very unique hotel design, especially the grass roof that blends in with the surrounding environment. All in all, it's a nice hotel, a little bit expensive. There are more budget options available in the city center or on the other islands. I'll be linking to some suggestions in the description box below, so do check them out. Nature is the major attraction in the Faroe Islands, and to get to a lot of these beautiful places, you'll need to hike. One of the more contentious subjects when it comes to visiting the Faroe Islands is the hiking fees. Some of the places I'll be sharing in the video will cost a fee, and to be totally honest, the fees are a bit steep for my liking. Many of the trails go through privately owned land, and the landowners charge people going through them. Some of the fees can be as low as 100 Danish Kroners, which is about 13 USD, to 550 Danish Kroners, which is more closer to 72 USD. Now as someone whose work is to travel, this for me was a necessary expense, but I can understand why many people would be put off by this. So if you're coming to the Faroe Islands, and you're planning to visit one or two of these places, now you know, and it's up to you whether you think it's worth it or not. We begin our journey on the island of Vargar, at the international airport. This is where we pick up our rental car, and begin our exploration of the first island. While on Vargar, I always recommend making the almost customary visit to the village of Gassadulur. This is where you can find the famous view of the waterfall, along with the village and the imposing mountains surrounding it in the background. There's a small path from the village that leads to the waterfall. You can also find a set of stairs that leads you down to a different view of the waterfall. From Gassadulur, our next destination is Dunastranga, a pair of 70 meters tall sea stacks on the western coast of the island. To reach Dunastranga, you'll go on a lesser known hike, as evident by the lack of a real trail leading to them. You'll be walking mostly through hilly and often wet grasslands following a small river. I was pretty much alone throughout the hike, except for some sheep along the way. But as you reach the edge, you can gaze below to see the striking pair of sea stacks towering from the sea below. You can find links to maps and the hiking app that I use for this and all of my hiking trips in the description box below. To finish the first day off, we take a short drive to Ledisvat. This is where we can go on the hike to the Slave Mountain, which was said to be the location where disobedient slaves were cast off during the Viking Age. This is an easy 7 kilometer hike, but be aware that this hike does charge a fee of 200 Danish kroners, approximately 26 US dollars, while children below the age of 14 are free of charge. On the next day, consider making the trip to Mytianus. This is a well-known location for seeing the famous puffins as they nest around the edges of the island. The cost for the ferry to the island is 60 Danish kroners per person, and also there's a 250 Danish kroners fee if you intend to do any hiking. This leads me to the popular hike to the lighthouse on the island. Unfortunately, this hike has been closed off due to a landslide, and the authorities are monitoring the situation, and hopefully it opens up again in 2023. So if you intend to do the hike, do please double check to see if it's open. Alternatively, if you want to skip Mytianus, you could consider doing the hike to Dragania, the famous sea stag arch on the western coast of Vargar. To get to hike to Dragania, you'll have to pay a steep fee of 550 Danish kroners, which is around 72 US dollars. This includes a guide and a group tour. You are unfortunately not allowed to hike alone on this trail without a guide. On the third day, we spend some time in Torshavn, the largest city and capital of the Faroe Islands. While here, we make sure to make a trip down to the harbor area to see the colorful buildings as well as explore the nearby old town district with its wooden facades and grass-lined rooftops. We then continue our trip and make a quick stop at Nordadalur, a small village tucked away in a valley, and it's known for its winding road that leads down to the village. From Nordadalur, we head up to the remote village of Saksot. The village is placed above a picturesque lagoon with several waterfalls running down the nearby mountains. While many come to visit the village as well as the Saksot church, for me, the main attraction is the lagoon walk. It takes you along the sandy bank which becomes accessible during low tide, allowing you to reach the often forgotten Saksot beach. We begin our next day by visiting Fossa. With its approximately 140 meters drop, it's the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands. It's a nice quick stop on our journey as the waterfall is located right next to the road leading to our next stop, Chernivik. Chernivik is the northernmost village on the island of Strymoy with its black sandy beach and view of the distant sea stacks. It's a surprisingly popular place for surfers and there's even a surf shop nearby that rents out surfing gear. I was, however, more interested in the hike to Mühlinger, a lonely mountain overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean. If you're up for it, be aware that this is a long and strenuous hike, taking on average between 6 to 8 hours to complete for most people. In return for your efforts, you'll witness some spectacular scenery along the route. On our fifth day, we begin in Horshavn, where we take a ferry to the southernmost island, Suderoy. The ferry ride to the island takes around 2 hours and will cost 225 Danish Kroners, approximately 30 US Dollars. Once you reach Suderoy, I recommend driving along the island and exploring its western coast for some beautiful coastal views. As for some particular places to visit, the Rytuskor cleft with an approximate 300 meters drop to the ocean below, which is only crossable by a small wooden bridge. From here, you can also see the Aspundar Stakkur sea stack in the distance. There are still more things to do on the island that I'm unable to cover in this video, but here's a small list. On day 6, we make the trip to the viewpoint of Hvittamar, above the village of Funinger. It's a short walk up to the viewpoint and it provides an excellent view of the nearby fjord and village below. Not too far from Funinger, you'll find the village of Drøp, arguably one of the most idyllic villages in the entire Faroe Islands, and it gets its name from its 200 meters long sea-filled gorge that you can walk down into. On our final day, we head to Klasvik in order to visit the Keller lighthouse, but before that we head up to the nearby viewpoint of Klakkur. It's an easy walk up and you'll get an excellent view of Klasvik as well as the many fjords that run between the islands. After getting down from Klakkur, we hop on the ferry to Karlshøi. The fee for the ferry is 160 Danish kroners, including both the car and driver. Once on Karlshøi, we head up north and make a quick stop to visit the seal woman. Stemming from a well-known local folktale where a seal turns into a woman and is kept hostage by a farmer, it has a rather dark twist, so I'll leave it to you to discover the rest of the story. As we reach the most northern point of the island, we begin our hike to the Keller lighthouse. Yet again, it's an easy hike up, but can get a bit windy due to how exposed the area is. As you get further up, you'll start to see the lighthouse in the distance, until finally reaching Keller, the loneliest lighthouse in the world. Before finishing up our time in the Faroe Islands, if you have the time or energy, consider visiting the small village of Arnarfjordur. It's a charming village right by the fjord, hardly any tourists around, but I've heard it's a popular place amongst locals due to its beach facilities. If you're staying in the Faroe Islands a bit longer or looking for some alternative things to do, here's a small list. So to finish things off, here's the estimated budget you'll need for this trip. This is based on my very own trips to the Faroe Islands, but your total cost might vary depending on a number of things such as the exchange rate, hotel, gas prices, and so on. But I do think it gives you a good idea about the cost involved. This is obviously without any airline tickets, so you'd need to factor those in depending on where you're flying from. Alright, that was 7 days in the Faroe Islands. I hope this video inspired you and helped you with the planning process of your very own trip. I honestly feel like there's still so much more to experience in the Faroe Islands that I've yet to discover, so who knows, this might not be my final trip. But anyways, remember to check the description box below for more helpful links and further information. 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