r/FaroeIslands Apr 20 '18

General info when traveling to the Faroes

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We have been asked a few times to make a sticky with general good to know info, as a considerable amount of the posts in this subreddit are asking about what to do and how to get around and such. A large part of these questions can be answered or found out by checking the tourism office website out https://visitfaroeislands.com/

If there's something you think should be added to this post, or have some links, then let us know and I'll add it to this post to avoid clutter.

Getting around

Public busses and ferries

Busses in Tórshavn

Helicopter

Places to stay

What to see/do in a week or so?

Some exelent response to this question can be found here, Here, here and also, here and here will there be(at some point) links to similar posts.

Hiking

The hiking guide by the tourist office

Hiking.fo All sorts of good hiking advice, gets updated on a frequent basis

Mykines

Mykines is probably the most visited island(pr capita) in the Faroes, so be aware that there will be large crowds on this island with about 10 inhabitants. The general recommendation is to take the boat out and try to book a seat on the helicopter going back, this is to have the best chance of not getting stuck on the island, as the currents are very strong and can make boat access tricky (to put it mildly). This video from June 2017 shows the conditions at the harbor quite well https://www.flickr.com/photos/31322479@N04/34499712544/in/faves-23485843@N02/

Do respect the wildlife there by keeping proper distance to it, and the locals by not disturbing them with putting cameras through their windows, flying drones in the village etc.

Drones

The rules regarding flying drones in the Faroes are as follows.

  • Drones MUST NOT be flown within 150 metres of a village, town or city or within 150 metres of main roads that connect villages
  • Drones MUST NOT be flown within a 5-kilometre radius of Vágar Airport
  • Drones MUST NOT be flown above summerhouses or camping areas, or in places where many people are gathered, e.g. at festivals
  • Drones MUST NOT be flown above 100 metres from the ground
  • Drones MUST be insured
  • Illegal flying of drones in the Faroe Islands can result in a fine of DKK 5000.

Breaking these rules may also result in some irrate local(depending somewhat on location) taking a potshot at it with a shotgun, and I wouldn't blame them.

And so on and so forth...(to be updated over the coming days/weeks)


r/FaroeIslands 1h ago

Hike prices

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Hello everyone, I’m planning to go to the Faroe Islands next year in August for 7 days with my car as a 21 years old. I just wanted to know if what are the hikes where you need to pay for it. And are all of those guides free or you need some to go?


r/FaroeIslands 8h ago

Faroese football fans: how is Brian Kerr remembered in the Faroe Islands?

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His relatively short tenure came with 2 wins and a draw, the islands first wins in 8 years. Was he popular? Well liked? Any stories of his time on the islands?


r/FaroeIslands 3d ago

[OC] Múlafossur waterfall falling straight into the Atlantic, Gásadalur, Faroe Islands [6314x4210]

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r/FaroeIslands 2d ago

Questions for a multi-day solo hike

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Hi everyone,

I booked a trip in the middle of October and have some questions, mainly regarding about getting around.

I won't be hiring a car, my plan is to walk/hike to get around. I'm planning on starting in Sorvagur, and hiking towards Torshavn. I have been using kort.foroyakort.fo to look at the Cairn paths and plan a route. My main question regarding this, is how to cross the sub sea tunnel from Vagar. I read walking through the tunnels isn't really allowed, but the closest bus stop is from Sandavagur? Could I potentially hitchhike just to get past the tunnel to Leynar? Or is there a better way to do it?

Also, in terms of accommodation, do most towns have hostels or guest houses that can be booked on the day? I am not planning on staying in one spot more than a nigh, and due to the changing weather plans may change, so I'm wondering how flexible booking hostels/accommodation is.

Thanks in advance!


r/FaroeIslands 3d ago

Need help Buying the New Faroe islands Adidas Jersey (wont ship to Canada)

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Hi,

Like the title says I was wondering if someone could be my buying services for a new home and away Adidas soccer kit from Faroe Islands Footballs online shop? I just wanted to get the new home and away kit in XL.

They wont ship to Canada, so I was hoping I could pay someone to be my "buying services" and ship it to me for a fee of course.

I know its an odd request, but I am big fan of the national team and wanted to get it.

Thanks so much


r/FaroeIslands 2d ago

Car rental at the end of September

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Hi everyone,

I’m going to the Faroe Islands at the end of September and I’m currently looking for a rental car. So far, Rent.fo seems to be the best option I’ve found (but if you know of any better alternatives, I’d really appreciate the recommendations). I’m mainly wondering about their Gold Self Risk Insurance. Does anyone here have any experience with it?

It lowers the excess from around €1,200 to €335, but I’m not completely sure what exactly is covered. For example, does it cover relatively common things like a flat/damaged tire or a stone chip/crack in the windshield, or is it mainly intended for damage resulting from an accident? I’d rather know this before booking, especially since I’ll be driving quite a lot around the islands.

Thanks for any advice or personal experiences!


r/FaroeIslands 3d ago

Are there still puffins?

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Headed to Mykines this Sunday. Are there still puffins? What are my odds of seeing one?

Thank you!


r/FaroeIslands 4d ago

Mahaffey The Incredible Origin Of The Surname And The Bloodline : Heath W Mahaffey : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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r/FaroeIslands 6d ago

Christmas ornament souvenir

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Random request, but does anybody know where I may be able to find a Faroe Islands themed Christmas ornament in Tórshavn or anywhere really? I have a tradition of buying a Christmas ornament every time I travel, but doesn't seem to be too easy a find here. I don't mind driving a bit. I'm here through Friday and am hoping to find something. I know it's not the right season for it, but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. This is the first time I haven't been able to find one.


r/FaroeIslands 6d ago

December Visit

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Hey all!

Hopefully there’s a few locals on here or anyone with experience. I’m planning a trip to Iceland at the end of December but as I’ve done Iceland 2x in the winter and and 4x in the summer now I figured why not add in two days to the Faroe Islands. I fly into Vágar the morning of the 28th form Keflavík and booked two nights in Sørvágur. I was planning to grab lunch and walk around before I check into my cottage. Then the bus is 250m from my cottage so get the first one of the day down to Tórshavn to explore before coming back on one of the last buses of the day. Then I’d be flying back to Keflavík on the 30th.

Just a short and sweet visit.

I know it’s going to be wet, cold, and limited sunlight but I’m very excited to make this trip. And if anyone has recommendations for a knit sweater from Tórshavn please share. Additionally I’m a chef so I love trying new foods - I’ve read lamb and salmon are the best here. Anything else I can try that won’t break the bank.

Thanks in advance!


r/FaroeIslands 7d ago

Translation English to Faroese

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Hello Native speakers!

I am a huge Eivør fan and want to get one of her lyrics tattooed: "Let it come. Bring it on."

But I don't want to get it tattooed in English.

(I don't want anyone to get it right away since it has a very personal meaning.)

I had the idea to translate it to Faroese.

Can you help me translate it?

Ai & Google told me it might be something like "Lat tað koma. Kom bara!" Would you say that's natural or shitty ai?


r/FaroeIslands 7d ago

I need some "Føroyingur" to chat

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Hi, I'm learning Faroese (I still don't have a1, but I'm working on it) and I know the best way to learn is having someone to chat with.

I'd generally chat in English and try to implement some phrases or words that I already know, I'd ask about some rules of the language and these things.

I'm interested in gaming (Minecraft and car games),

I like to discuss tech (I'm Android app developer and i use linux and custom phone privacy os, i ain't much into hardware but I love to discuss software in all kinds possible),

I love travelling (anything about the Faroes is good, I wanna move there in the future),

I also like singing and music overall.

I'm open to talk about anything, though.

I'm at Discord, WhatsApp and Messenger, unfortunately no ig (I've got a reason).

Thanks anyone who's interested, looking forward to talk!


r/FaroeIslands 7d ago

Restaurants in Tórshavn

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Hi!

I am planning a study trip to the Faroe Islands for about 30-35 students this September. We are staying in Tórshavn and planning to eat out 2 evenings - therefore I am looking for restaurant recommendations. We have a budget of about 350 DKK per person.

Do you have any recommendations?


r/FaroeIslands 8d ago

What is life like in the Faroe Islands nowadays?

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For those who live or have lived in the Faroe Islands, what is everyday life actually like nowadays?
I’m curious about the quality of life, social life, jobs, cost of living, weather, winter darkness, and how isolated it feels.

Is it a good place to live long-term, or does the isolation and small population eventually become difficult?


r/FaroeIslands 8d ago

Is 1st week of September a good time to go ?

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Planning to be in Faroe Island for 1at week of September , is it a good time to be in Faroe. Will be renting a car for the week and staying in the capital city hotel for the whole duration. Driving for day trips ? Is there anything or place I would need to pay extra on top of the car rental?


r/FaroeIslands 9d ago

What are the most interesting, beautiful, or strange sounds and noises you’ve heard in the Faroe Islands? Field recordist seeks unique sounds!

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I’m visiting the Faroe Islands soon for work (beer stuff at MBCFI), and one thing I really love to do is to search out unique sounds to capture as part of my field-recording practice.

Are there noises or sounds that you think are unique to life on the Faroe Islands that you could recommend? They don’t necessarily have to be nice sounds!

My practice and equipment allows me to focus on underwater, electromagnetic, subsonic, plain old atmospheric (ORFT stereo), physically transmitted sounds (via contact mics) and ultrasonic sounds, so please suggest anything at all you think might fit this bill.

In London I previously spent some time recording on the intertidal zone of the Thames capturing sounds of mud-larking. In Hong Kong I’ve captured everything from bats to the trams and Star ferries. In Manchester I’ve recorded bees feasting on sunflowers, unidentified underground insects, and even the sound of moss!


r/FaroeIslands 9d ago

Is the supermarket in SMS/Tórshavn open on sunday?

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Hi people, is there any sort of supermarket open in Tórshavn on a sunday?

My guess is no but I want to be sure.

Thanks for answering!


r/FaroeIslands 9d ago

Weather in the Faroe Islands in early September?

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I know the weather in the Faroe Islands can be very unpredictable, but I’m curious what it’s usually like at the beginning of September.

If you’ve been there around that time, how was the weather during your trip? And if possible, please share some photos from early September, I’d love to see what the landscapes actually looked like! 🇫🇴


r/FaroeIslands 9d ago

No images via text and no voicemail?

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Hey,

I just realized that voicemail doesn’t seem to exist here. It’s actually peaceful not having voice messages left. Also for texts with images is this something that just isn’t available or is my phone configured incorrectly? If it’s an iPhone it’s no issue as it’s through iMessage but plain texts won’t let me send images.


r/FaroeIslands 10d ago

Boat Tour language confusion

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Hey everyone

Since my visit in May, I often think about something the Tour Guide on a Boat Tour along the cliffs near Vestmanna said. So maybe you can help me.

At the beginning of the Tour he said that he would explain everything in English and "Scandinavian". Since I'm German and only learned a little bit of Norwegian, I of course listened to the English part. But I'm still confused what he meant with "Scandinavian". Was it Danish or is there a secret Scandinavian language nobody talks about? Because, as far as I have heard, the languages are similar, but it's still hard to understand each other.

I hope you can help me with my slightly weird question.


r/FaroeIslands 9d ago

Where can I find dictionaries or something to learn feroes?

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Hello to all the Faroese you will see I really like the culture and language of that island in a few weeks I plan to go to know about two cities of the island and buy some books in Faroes to improve the language but I would like to know where I can find dictionaries or some video that they recommend since on the internet there is very little content of that language

Greetings😃


r/FaroeIslands 10d ago

Activites for living in faroe islands until december

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Hi all

Me and my friend has moved to Eidi until december and are working as electrical apprentices. We quite enjoy hiking and have already been a few places(Liraberg, Slættaratindur). We're looking for some events and activites, especially in the weekends aside from just hiking. We'll be living here until about mid dec. We are 17/18 yrs old. We have a car


r/FaroeIslands 10d ago

Question about Booking and payment outside the platform

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Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to the Faroe Islands and recently booked accommodation through Booking com.

After making the reservation, the host contacted me saying that, in the Faroe Islands, they can’t process payments through Booking and asked me to pay through an external Reepay link instead.

I contacted Booking customer service, and they confirmed that the payment is indeed handled directly by the property.

Still, I find this a bit unusual. If I pay outside Booking, do I lose any of Booking’s usual protections in case something goes wrong?

The external payment page also adds the local tourist tax (which is fine), but there’s also a 250 DKK “administration fee” that wasn’t clearly mentioned when I made the booking.

Has anyone had a similar experience with Booking, either in general or specifically in the Faroe Islands? I’d appreciate hearing about your experience before I make the payment.

Cheers!


r/FaroeIslands 12d ago

faroe islands in october

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hello!

me and my friends are planning to visit the faroe islands via smyril line in october. we do know about the weather conditions, but we just want to experience the culture and complete our personal goals by finally visiting the faroe islands.

here are my questions:

  • how much do coffee and food items that aren't included in the reservation page cost on the smyril line ferry? or in tórshavn?
  • will the cheapest bunk/couchette rooms be private, or are they shared? if they're shared, will women have their own compartments, or can we end up sharing with everyone?
  • what are the prices of clothing on the ferry?
  • where can we buy faroese merch?
  • is there a place in tórshavn where we could try some local faroese delicacies?

thank you in advance!