Welcome to Faroe Islands

When you’re hiking in the Faroe Islands, you may just expect a Viking to come charging over the emerald hillside. The storybook landscape of the islands – where sheep outnumber people – beckon adventurous travelers who seek epic trekking opportunities, the chance to spot an endangered puffin and kayaking in the raging waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Then again, it’s also for those who want to dine on farm-fresh Faroese cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Effortlessly combining Northern European chic and startling natural beauty, the islands can shift their personality to suit your travel dreams.

Explore cute-as-a-button villages, snap a photo of the shape-shifting lake of Sorvagsvatn and definitely don’t miss the famous Mulafossur Falls.

Unique Facts

• It is believed that Tinganes, where parliament met for the first time in the year 825, is the world’s oldest parliamentary meeting spot still in use. It continues to be the home of the Faroese Home Rule government.
• Many of the homes in the Faroe Islands have grass roofs. The residents let their sheep do the mowing for them!
• Historians believe that Irish hermit monks were the first settlers of the Faroe Islands. They were the first to bring sheep to the islands.
• There are only three traffic lights on the Faroe Islands, all in the capital of Torshavn.
• Noted for their residents’ friendliness, the Faroe Islands have been named the world’s most appealing island community (out of 111 island destinations worldwide) by National Geographic.

Language

The Faroe Islands’ official languages are Faroese and Danish.

When To Go

The best time to go to the Faroe Islands is June through August.

Airports

Vágar Airport

Passport Validity

None

Visa Required By US Citizen?

None

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccine for all travelers when visiting the Faroe Islands: Measles and routine vaccinations. Most travelers should receive Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types F and K. Standard voltage: 230V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Faroese Króna and the Danish Krone

Getting Around

Most of the Faroe Islands are connected by a well-maintained network of roads, bridges and subsea tunnels. Some roads in the smaller villages are gravel.

Public bus and ferry service is available. Car rentals are also available.

Driver’s License

An international driving permit is required.

US Embassy Info

US Embassy Copenhagen
Dag Hammarskjӧlds Allé 24
2100 Københaven Ø
Tel: +45-33-41-71-00

Local Visitor Info

Visit Faroe Islands
Gongin 9
100 Torshavn
Faroe Islands
Tel: +298-666555
info@visitfaroeislands.com

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

General Emergency: 112

Safety and Security

The crime rate is low in the Faroe Islands.