Travel in Faroe Islands

For a small nation spread across 18 different isles, you might be surprised to find out how easy it is to get around the Faroe Islands .

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Located on Spain’s Mediterranean coast to the south of Valencia, Villajoyosa has been named the “Best Hidden Gem in Europe 2024,” according to European Best Destinations, which has just published one of the most anticipated lists of the year. The best secret destinations in Europe is a ranking that recognizes hidden corners, spots far from the crowds, beautiful villages lost in time, and places where some of Europe’s natural beauty can be experienced by simply taking a short walk.

Nestled in the North Atlantic between Scotland, Norway, and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are packed with dramatic cliffs, slender waterfalls, and natural landscapes that have attracted filmmakers from far and wide.

There’s exciting news for those looking to discover the increasingly popular Faroe Islands in 2024; this unique destination will soon be more accessible following Icelandair’s newest route expansion.

Certain things will make your jaw drop when you arrive in the Faroe Islands: the mountains, the sea view, and the cost of everything. It turns out that being located in the middle of the North Atlantic – where most things have to be imported – has a price, and that price is in Danish Krone, the islands’ official currency. The good news is that we have some ideas on how to keep your budget manageable.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with John Martin, who previously worked in the aluminum industry, and his wife Beverly, both 60, who have been traveling the world since 2021. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.

The Faroe Islands offer superlative hiking, bird-watching and awe-filled experiences, with shard-like moss-covered mountains and roads snaking around fjords that will take your breath away.  A trip to this relatively off-the-beaten-track archipelago takes you under the sea – via the world’s first subsea roundabout – over it, on a range of ferries and boat trips, and around it, seeking seabird-filled cliffs, wild beaches and idyllic hiking trails. 

The Faroe Islands are perfect for families who love fresh air, outdoor fun and freedom.

Nothing makes you feel the force of nature like a stay in the Faroe Islands. For a start, those volcanic, moss-clad mountains with boulders the size of houses on their sharp slopes make you feel as small as an ant. Add to that torrents of water pouring down them on rainy days, powerful winds, ever-changing skies, and dark sea stacks set like paper cut-outs against the horizon, and you get the picture. It is like nowhere else on earth. 

For once, you can have it all in one trip: waterfalls and superlative seafood restaurants, windy mountain roads and surf beaches.

When Britain occupied the Faroe Islands during WWII, they nicknamed it the Land of Maybe: maybe you can do it, maybe you can’t. The ever-changing weather controlled all possibilities and it’s still the same today.

We’re in the golden age of expedition cruises. Travelers can board relatively small luxury ships or yachts to explore remote places like the frigid Article Circle, or cruise to Antarctica to hike, kayak, and photograph penguin colonies. According to the Expedition Cruise Network, these types of excursions are the “fastest growing” market in the cruising world.

In 2024, The Nordics, a coalition of seven Nordic tourism boards, aims to reshape sustainable travel. Backed by the European Union, this collection of countries that are celebrated for breathtaking landscapes and cultural vibrancy, introduces a captivating array of eco-friendly initiatives and pioneering accommodations.

Sustainable travel in the Nordics embodies a commitment to environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and responsible tourism practices, making the region a frontrunner in eco-friendly and mindful exploration.

Another year has come and gone, and boy was this was a busy one for airline network planners across the country and around the world.

WHY IT RATES: As the world collectively strives for a more environmentally conscious future, The Nordics presents a compelling tapestry of new and enhanced experiences across the region to propel this effort. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor

The first snows have fallen on the sharp ridge below the 700-metre summit of Víkartindur. Walking the village path towards Saksun, we looked across to the ridge of peaks that run along the spine of the neighbouring island of Eysturoy. The jagged landscape was bathed in golden winter light and in the distance the Atlantic was a giant silvered mirror.

Breeze Airways' route map is set for a major overhaul.

The Faroe Islands feature one of lushest, most dramatic landscapes on the planet.

Here’s a look at some of the many incredible travel opportunities in the Nordics that are available to visitors in the winter months ahead.