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The best time to visit the Faroe Islands
05.03.2024 - 15:25 / lonelyplanet.com
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.
Plan the perfect time for your Faroe Islands trip with this guide to the country’s key events and what to expect from the seasons.
It's important to note that experiences on the Faroe Islands are highly seasonal and extremely weather dependent. It’s a cliché but it’s true: you could experience all four seasons in one day – or even within five minutes of each other – on these windswept islands at almost any time of year.
Many of its stellar experiences, from puffin spotting to Northern Lights watching, are not available year round. Some are only available on the days when the weather plays ball. Sometimes ferries are canceled due to high winds, or pelting rain puts an end to a long hike. It is highly likely that you’ll see snow in winter; it is not completely out of the question that you’ll also see it in May.
As a visitor, you’re in thrall to the whims of nature, and it’s all part of the experience.
Nobody comes to the Faroe Islands expecting to catch a suntan. With temperatures typically hovering between 7 and 13℃ (44℉ and 55℉), you’ll still want to pack your merino wool undies for a summer trip.
Arriving on the islands in summer between June and August is going to give you the best options overall for whatever you want to do for a number of reasons. The first is that it’s peak season, so all the attractions and routes are open – expect reduced schedules out of season.
Secondly, it’s peak season for migratory birds too. If you want to spot puffins, you’ll need to arrive between April and September. Take note: the daily boats to Mykines, the puffins’ favorite island, are often booked up in advance – so book ahead.
It’s also the peak season for hiking. The northerly location means that there’s a lot of variation in daylight across the seasons, and in the height of summer around the solstice, the Faroes experiences around 20 hours of sun. It’s great for long hikes and making the most of your time on the islands. Traditional whale hunts can take place year-round on the Faroe Islands, but are most common in the summer.
Summer is also the best time for festivals and events. In July, the legendary G Festival takes place, drawing international musicians and music fans to the little town of Gøta. It’s also the month of Ólavsøka Festival, a two-day celebration of the
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