Your Faroe Islands Bucket List
Faroe Islands Bucket List: the Faroe Islands may be a tiny nation, but they’re full of fun things to see and do, especially if you’re a fan of the outdoors. Read on for my list of things to do in the Faroe Islands.
1) Island Hop by Helicopter
Island hopping by helicopter in the Faroe Islands is not only my number one best experience in the Faroe Islands, it’s also affordable. Further, as the helicopters are a vital service in this isolated region, you’re actually helping to subsidise an important piece of the island’s infrastructure.
Read more detail about exploring the Faroe Islands by helicopter in my other post here.
2) See the puffins at Mykines
These adorably quirky birds can be seen on the island of Mykines. The westernmost island, you can get to Mykines either by helicopter (see above) or by ferry. Note that both Mykines and the puffins themselves are seasonal – you’ll only be able to visit during the summer season (April to September).
3) Climb the Klakkur Mountain
The Klakkur mountain is a steep summit in the north of the Faroe Islands, on the island of Borðoy. The panoramic view from the top looks out over the sea on 3 sides and the nearby islands of Kalsoy and Kunoy.
Read more about hiking up the Klakkur mountain in my other post here.
4) Walk the Postman’s Trail to Múlafossur
The Postman’s Trail is a hike on the island of Vágar, dating from when the postman used to walk from village to village along the cliffs. You’ll get lovely views over the sea and the pretty village of Bøur, before eventually reaching Gásadalur and the famous Múlafossur waterfall. Múlafossur itself is one of the most stunning sights on the whole Faroese archipelago and no visit to these islands would be complete without paying this waterfall a visit!
Read my detailed post about hiking the postman’s trail here.
5) The Optical Illusion Lake
Also on Vágar, the Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn lake is a natural lake situated so close to the cliffs that from the right angle it looks like it is about to spill over into the sea. There is a walking track you can take to reach the viewing area.
6) Visit Saksun and the Black Sand Beach
Saksun is a small village on the remote island of Streymoy. Here you’ll find traditional Faroese houses built with grass-covered roofs and also a grass roofed church. A fairly short walk down from the village and you’ll come to a black sand beach.
7) Catch a Guided Boat Tour to the Drangarnir Sea Arch
When visiting an island nation, it would be a shame not to see some of it by boat! This will give you a unique perspective of the nation’s famous sea stacks, carved away over the centuries by the sea. Many of the boat operators combine this with visiting the puffins on Mykines (see above). Plus having a local guide means local knowledge and stories!
Book a small group boat tour to the Drangarnir sea stacks here.
8) Kalsoy Island and the trek to the Kallur Lighthouse
Make like James Bond in No Time to Die and head to the island of Kalsoy. This is where the final scene in James Bond was filmed, and the local residents have even put up a James Bond gravestone, engraved with ‘The proper function of man is to live, not to exist’. Another famous landmark on the island is the stunning Kallur Lighthouse. The approach to this lighthouse is perhaps one of the most beautiful walks in the world.
Thank you for this helpful information about the Faroe Islands. On your travels there, did you come across any information about private hiking trails? I have read online (without enough details) that there are some owners of private land that allow people to hike. There was one post that mentioned a helicopter ride to a smaller location/island and the local owner of the private land allows people to hike (if they have paid for this tour/activity). Did you come across anything like this while visiting or in your research?