Top Sites in the Faroe Islands

There are many top sites in the Faroe Islands. In fact, one could easily say just about every square inch of these islands are worthy of exploring. However, I managed to put together the top sites in the Faroe Islands that we explored while we were there last summer!

Quick Tips for Visiting the Faroe Islands

Before I jump into the best things to see, I thought I’d give just a few quick tips – for everything you need to know before you visit the Faroe Islands, click here.

⋙ BEST ACTIVITIES IN THE FAROE ISLANDS: Hiking, Nature Viewing, Bird Watching, Knitting, Eating + Cultural Experience
⋙ LANGUAGE: Although they’re a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, they don’t speak Danish here. They speak Faroese.
⋙ CURRENCY: Faroese krona and Danish krone. They’re both of equal value and both accepted on the islands. We had no issues with using our credit cards, though.
⋙ PROTECT YOUR TRIP: Travel insurance is a must for any trip. World Nomads is my go-to! They have reasonable rates, the claims process is simple and they are an honest company. They covered my entire emergency surgery in Thailand in 2017!

Mulafossur Waterfall

Mulafossar is one of the most iconic stops in the Faroe Islands. I mean, look at it! It’s one of the most impressive natural sites out there. Not only does this beautiful waterfall flow into the shockingly turquoise waters surrounding the Faroe Islands, but there’s a stunning coastline and often fog-shrouded mountaintop in the background. Another major bonus to this stunning spot is that it requires little to no hike to see it! There’s a small parking area, that’s a mere 100 yards from the vantage point. Plus, those sheep – be still my heart!

Klakkur Hike

The hike up to Klakkur’s summit offers one of the most amazing vantage points I’ve ever had the fortune to take in. This hike was my favorite hike of all of 2018. It’s a spectacular natural wonder and it’s so worth the short, but decently steep hike up to the top. You just truly cannot beat these views!
 

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Foggy Landscapes

Although foggy views makes the top of my list, in no way am I telling you to go out and do a hike on a super foggy day. That would be unsafe. However, it’s very easy to find yourself on a trail when a nice layer of super-thick fog rolls in. It’s highly recommended that you wait for that fog to roll out before taking back off again. I highly agree with that advice because the landscape totally changes. Just be sure that you’re prepared for this with a nice warm pullover, a rain jacket and great hiking boots and enjoy the beautiful show nature provides.

Explore Seaside Villages

Realistically, almost all the towns in the Faroe Islands are seaside villages, towns or cities. So, really, that’s lucky for travelers wanting to tick this off of their Faroe Islands bucket list because there are endless options. While we were exploring, we wanted were constantly enthralled by these darling houses, perched perfectly on the coast painted bright and pastel colors and surrounded by unreal natural beauty, like any view point in this North Atlantic Archipelago.
 
I mean, look at these towns?! The adorable church with the bright red roof (pictured above) was a favorite. Each time we drove by it caught my eye. In these towns you’ll find loads of houses, adorable shops and even cafes.

Lake Over the Ocean

This is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and mesmerizing landscapes a person can see in the Faroe Islands. This optical illusion makes it seem like there’s a lake just sitting right over the edge of the ocean. In all reality, there’s a decent gap between the lake and the cliff edge, but it’s a one-of-a-kind overlook and worth every step of the almost 4 miles, roundtrip, to see this natural optical illusion.

Fossá

Fossa is the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands topping out at just under 460 feet of cascades. One of the beauties of this waterfall is it’s easily accessible. You can see the lowest section of cascades from the road, but getting to this middle section requires a very short hike. We didn’t make it up to the upper section, but even from the middle section you get to grasp the amazing-ness of this waterfall. To visit this waterfall, just park in the very small parking area just off the road.

Take an Epic Road Trip

While there is a decent public transportation system, I highly recommend renting a car and driving around this stunning archipelago. There are underwater tunnels connecting a few of the larger islands. There are also ferries that will take you to other islands, but you can take the car aboard – but book these in advance as they book up quickly! Driving in the Faroe Islands requires a smidge of research because there are certain laws for the one-lane tunnels and such. But you can read more about that on my everything you need to know before visiting the Faroe Islands post!
 

Gjógv

Gjógv is the name of a quiet little village on the island of Eysturoy gets its name based from this beautiful geological site on the outskirts of town. This gorge (yes, gjógv is the Faroese word for gorge) is 200 meters deep and leads out into the gorgeous bay with a mountain backdrop. Are you sensing a theme with these gorgeous backdrops?

Saksun

Saksun is a darling, tiny village that sits on what’s now a small lagoon only accessible by boat in high tide. The lagoon is surrounded by steep, beautiful mountains and there are a handful of sod-roofed buildings. On of those is a darling church (built in 1858) that also functions as a museum. Although the buildings are darling, I think that the nature of this place makes it unforgettable. There are a few different waterfalls coming down from the mountains in addition to that surprisingly blue water all around this archipelago.

The The Nix Statue

This beautiful statue is literally a two minute drive from Vagar Airport – the airport in for the Faroe Islands. This beautiful tribute to a Faroese myth sits in Sørvágsvatn (lake over the ocean). According to the legend, there was a water horse that lived in this lake. He was beautiful and used that beauty to lure people to him. If you touched his tail, you became attached and would be dragged to the depths of the lake and drown. There’s a wonderful little sign here explaining the folklore. It’s beautiful in the daylight or lit up at night.

Photograph + Observe the Sweet Sheep on the Trails

   
Matt and I fell in love with spotting all the darling sheep around the Faroe Islands. They’re little daredevils running along steep cliffs near the ocean. They lay alongside trails. Many of the hikes you can take in the Faroe Islands are on private land, most of which are inhabited with these little cuties! Of course, don’t mess with or disturb the sheep, but it’s still so fun to watch them roam and capture their adorable fluffiness!

Discover the Many Sod-Roofed Buildings Around the Islands

Sod roofs are deeply rooted in Scandinavian culture. Prehistoric Scandinavians, vikings and locals today have used this method of roofing. It’s possible to see homes and churches across the archipelago in various stunning locations. The aforementioned Saksun and Gjógv both have sod roofs in the area.

These are definitely some of the most striking things to see on the Faroe Islands. All of these were reached via car, but if you take ferries and helicopters you can see even more amazingness. We cannot wait to get back there and explore more!

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