6 Days Itinerary

"Dear God, make me a bird. So I can fly far. Far, far away from here.”

- Hanna Hall as Young Jenny Curran in Forrest Gump (1994)

A HEADS UP: Faroe Island is (add a little more geographical information). It is ethereal and immaculate.
You probably may not have seen anything as pristine as this. The catch here is that you need to be at
your fittest to be able to make the most out of your trip. To reach and witness every viewpoint, you will
have to hike, climb or at least walk for a minimum of an hour. It is only then that you will be able to
experience the beauty of the Faroe Islands in all its glory. It truly is another one of those “Heaven on
Earth” places, undoubtedly meant for nature and hiking lovers.

All the hikes are free except the one at Mykines Island which is for 100 Kr. You need not hire a tour
guide, but that is always an option. There are many local tour operators who would love to take you
around their homeland. What I am trying to say is that this country gives you all the freedom to do what
you want. Obviously, there are some limitations. *sly grin*

Day 1

“Can you hear it? The music? I can hear it everywhere. In the wind, in the air, in the light. It’s all
around us. All you have to do is open yourself up. All you have to do…is listen.”

—Evan Taylor, August Rush

The earliest that you can land in Faroe Islands is 12:15 pm, whether you come through SAS or Atlantic
Airways. If you plan on going around by bus, procure the Travel Card for 4 days (500 Kr – 60 Pounds – 70
Euros – 80 $) or 7 days (85 Pounds – 95 Euros – 115 $), depending on the length of your trip. The first
thing that I would suggest you to do is to take all the maps, hiking information pamphlets and bus &
ferry routes from the Information Center after you are done collecting baggage and shopping
for postcards. You can ask him (who him?) anything, from a good restaurant to the hidden vistas, he is
The Man for all the information about the country. If you have a rental car booked, walk outside the
airport and search for your car in the parking lot in the respective area of your rental organization.
(The company would have explained it clearly after the bookings via images and directions).
TIP: I would suggest renting a car over bus transportation because that way you can make the most out
of this fantasy land.

Now, you are all set to start your journey!

If you have enough energy left after all the travel, you could explore Vagar Island (which is where the
airport is) before you proceed to your accommodation. There are numerous places to see on the island,
so it’s better if you start immediately and see whatever is there to see on the West of Faroe Islands.

TIP: Download the Nordic region Weather app (You’re welcome!)

Your first stop should undoubtedly be Gasadalur, a beautiful village on Vagar Island. There you could
enjoy the beauteous Mulafossur Waterfall.

FUNFACT: Gasadalur used to be one of the most isolated villages on the island. Residents had to hike
700 metres high on a mountain or row a boat from Sorvagur to get here. Rowing was fairly difficult due
to strong winds all day long, especially during the winters. This is why Gasadalur always had less
residents. Even now, there are merely 27 people living here.

As you reach the village, you will see board signs which will guide you to the waterfall. The view from
there is mesmerizing. Be there for a while, stay and enjoy the view. Take a walk in the village and
explore some ruins from the Middle Ages. Don’t make the mistake of missing out on the scenic beauties
in Tindholmur, Gasholmur, Sorvagsfjordur and Mykines.

TIP: Do remember to pack something to eat as the hike can be exhausting and you would need
something to drink or eat to boost up your energy and morale. Sandwiches, water and chocolates work
best in my opinion.

You now have two hiking routes to choose from. You have the option to either hike over
the Arnafjall Mountain which is in Gasadalur, or you can head over to the airport side again. Around 5-6
kilometers from the airport, just when you are at the end of the road along Lake Leitisvatn
(Sorvagsvatn), you will see a parking area on your right. Park your car there and start your
hike towards Traelanipan. The hiking route is clearly visible from the works of previous hikers. It is a 90
minutes return hike to the peak which is famous among the travelers as, 'LAKE-ABOVE-THE-OCEAN'
point. Reach the top and get those cameras rolling and shooting. Sit there for a while and praise Mother
Nature for making a place as beautiful as the Faroes.

TIP: Try to walk on the usual path and not on the path less taken as birds sometimes lay eggs there. I
don’t think I have to spell out what a mama bird would do if you came near her eggs. I went off the
beaten path and had a bad experience with them. So, that’s that.

If you are tired and have no time left, you can start moving towards the smallest capital in the world,
Torshavn, which is where your accommodation most likely is.

If you still have some time and energy left, you can go to the Vestmanna village, which is en route
Torshavn. Vestmanna offers some great boat rides that will take you inside caves and amongst several
of thousands of birds. It is a treat for photographers. You can also quickly go up the road to
the Vestmanna Hydroelectric Dam. It’s a sweet little dam, but you can get some really good shots. The
road behind the dam which goes east is highly recommended for cyclists. I witnessed many cyclists
taking their bikes all the way up in their cars and then coming down with great speed. I was enthralled
and wished that I had a bike too. Nevertheless, the view was an unbelievable sight to witness.
Now you can go to your accommodation and rest. *finally*
We have a more exciting day to experience tomorrow. Get a good night’s sleep. You wouldn’t want to
miss it.

TIP: If you are looking for some dinner suggestions, KOKS is the best restaurant on the island. They serve
the best Faroese food. If you are looking for something more common like pizzas, rolls and pasta, go
around the main market area in Torshavn, near Visittorshavn (Tourist information center). You will find
plenty of fast food restaurants with great variety and at affordable prices. *bon appetite*
Day 2

“For beauty being the best of all we know sums up the unsearchable and secret aims of nature.”

-ROBERT BRIDGES, The Growth of Love

Your days in the Faroes will mostly depend on the weather rather than your planned itineraries.
My first suggestion of the day would be to check the weather because you may have to alter your
schedule according to that. Neither would it be wise to go and cycle on the Island of Sandoy or Suduroy,
nor would it be advisable to hike up Villingadalsfjall Mountain (The Northernmost peak in the Faroes) on
a rainy day.

FUN FACT: Villingadalsfjall is the third highest mountain peak on the Faroe Islands. The North Coast also
has the Enniberg cliff, which at 750 m is the second-highest sea-cliff in Europe (after Hornelen,
in Norway). Slættaratindur. Slættaratindur (English: Flat peak) is the highest mountain in the Faroe
Islands, at an elevation of 880 metres.

According to the schedule, take a ferry to the island Nolsoy which is only 20 minutes from Torshavn. The
ferry leaves from the Torshavn port, near the Torshavn Bus terminal. If you want to start your day at
around noon, I would recommend you to take the ferry at 12:30 pm (only from Monday to Saturday). Go
to the island, hike up to the highest point on the island, Eggjarklettur, on the
mountain Høgoyggj towards the south side. Visit an 18th century lighthouse on your way up. The hike is
of moderate difficulty. You can complete the hike, grab a snack at a local snack shop and catch the
return ferry at 4:50 pm. If you miss that one, there is another one at 6:25 pm. If the weather is clear, you
will get a breathtaking view of the capital city.

FUN FACT: In recent years, many young families have moved from Tórshavn to Nólsoy where the houses
are cheaper than in Tórshavn. This way it is possible to live ‘in the country’ and still be only 20 minutes
from the capital. The population of Nolsoy is around 40.

By the end of the day, I am sure you will be too fatigued to hike anymore. To finish off a remarkable day,
I would suggest you to take away a Pizza for dinner and drive over to Saksun or Kirkjubour to witness an
amazing sunset. Both villages have some great spots to marvel at the Sun setting. Here’s a funny story. I
was so busy clicking pictures of the sunset that my pizza got cold and I went hungry.

TIP: The sunset during the summers is usually around 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Do check the exact timings
in the newspaper, radio or over the internet so you don't miss out on it.

Congratulations!!! You have wrapped up another day in the midst of these lively islands. Go back to your
accommodation, have a great sleep (the events of the day would ensure that), and stay excited for
tomorrow. See ya!

Day 3
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. – From Lord of the Rings: The
Fellowship of the Ring

Have you heard about the island named Mykines, the island on the extreme west of the Faroes? Before
coming to Faroes, you might have googled some images. The images with the Penguin-like birds are all
from this island. They are called Puffin birds, who are suited to the Nordic conditions.
Iceland, Faroe Islands and Norway are pretty much filled with these birds. Now it’s time to go to
Mykines (pronounced as Me-Chee-Nis), the Bird Island.

There are two daily ferries from Sørvág to Mykines and back. One at 10:20 AM and the other at 6:00 PM.
Ferries from Mykines leave at 11:00 AM and 6:45 PM. Mostly tourists go from Sørvág at 10:20 in the
morning and come back in the evening from the 6:45 ferry. It easily takes 4-5 hours to complete this
hike and of course, take numerous pictures of the Puffin birds and the lighthouse.

TIP: You have to pay a fee of 100 Kr to hike up to the lighthouse at Mykines. The fee needs to be paid at
a local restaurant in Mykines Village. This fee is used for keeping the Puffin birds safe and healthy. You
can also continue your hike without paying the fees. No one is going to stop you from doing so, but it is
common courtesy that you should follow.

Some people also stay in Mykines for a night. There are only a few options to stay there through AirBnB.
They even go to the east part of the island (AWAY FROM LIGHTHOUSE) for another long hike. But I
would suggest going to the western part first in order to see a good number of Puffins and to experience
the lighthouse. While returning from Mykines Island, it will already be around 8 o'clock in the evening.
Trust me, you will be too burnt out to even grab a bite at a decent restaurant. If you still have some
energy left, take a nice walk through the streets of Torshavn (especially if it is a weekend). On weekends,
there usually are numerous music shows happening in town. The neighbourhood will be very lively on a
weekend and is NOT-TO-BE-MISSED.

TIP: A FAIR WARNING, in fact. Make sure that you are following the normal hike route and not going out
of the way to complete your hike. This could prove to be dangerous for you as well as for Puffins
and sheep there. The birds try to lay eggs on the less followed path.

That is how your Day 3 comes to an end. You still have many amazing things to see and experience
tomorrow. SLEEP TIGHT!!

Day 4

“To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, to draw closer, to find each other
and to feel: that is the purpose of life.” – From The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

GOOOOOOOODDD MOOOORRRRNNNIIIINNNNNGGGG FAAARRROOOOEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!

Today we are going to cover the east side of Faroe Islands. The East side is different but beautiful in its
own way. We are going to start with the excitement of seeing some nice, small, sweet villages on the
North of Eysturoy Island. Coming from Torshavn, the first village you will be setting your GPS to should
be " Eiði ".

FUN FACT: Almost every town or village in Faroe Islands has a church which are mostly from the 18th or
19th century. The fun fact is that almost all of them look the same, barring a few differences
in colour combinations. As you go from one city to another, you will notice it yourself.

The village has only one place to eat, as far as I know. Do visit the church, it is beautiful inside.
Now start moving towards the village, Gjogv, the pronunciation of which breaks all the rules of the
English language. It is pronounced as ' JEGGF '. Weird, right? I certainly so.

FUN-FACT: The route from Eiði to Gjogv is so so beautiful. You should definitely stop and take some
great pictures. There will be a sheep farm on your way (you can easily recognize it from the large
number of sheep you will see). Stop there and enjoy a great view towards North-West direction
of Risin & Kellingin.
According to me, it is the most beautiful village in the Faroes and according to the stats, definitely the
tiniest, with only 12 people living here. There is a 2-hour hike to a mountain from where you can
get an amazing view of Gjogv. In the village, there is a coffee shop, just in case you want to freshen up
and a guesthouse to stay in. I am very sure that you are going to love Gjogv.

FUN-FACT: Once upon a time, an Icelandic chief witch sent a giant and his wife, a witch, to the
Faroe Islands to steal the islands and bring them back to Iceland. Off they went in the dusk and
arrived in the north-westernmost part of the Faroe Islands. They decided to tie a rope around a
mountain called Eiðiskollur, and pull the Faroe Islands towards Iceland.
They struggled and worked hard to get the rope in place. Their first attempt was unsuccessful
because part of the mountain split. However, they were determined and worked all night to
make it work.
Like all creatures of the night, the giant and the witch knew they had to hide before the sun
came up, for fear of being turned into stone. This particular night, they were so pre-occupied
with their task that they failed to notice the first beams of sunlight appearing on the dark
horizon. Inevitably, they were turned into stone. Ever since, the giant and the witch have stood,
staring westward, longing for their home country.
These stone stacks are located close to Eiði. Another good place to view them is
from Tjørnuvík on the island of Streymoy.

Now you must have crossed a sign-board while coming to Gjogv. It must have said Funningar. I would
recommend this town especially to all the bikers. As soon as you take a slanting right turn while coming
from Eiði side, you will experience a nice ZIG-ZAG road which will be a DREAM-COME-TRUE 800-900
metres for any biker. If you have a drone, you can get a nice aerial shot of this road with you on your
bikes.
Now for the second half of the day, you will be climbing the highest mountain peak in the Faroe
Islands, Slaettaratindur.
FUN-FACT: Slaettaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, standing tall 880 metres tall.

While you were driving from Eiði towards Gjogv, much before the turn for Funningar comes up, you will
notice several cars parked on the side of the road and you will wonder (at least I did for a very long time)
about the owners of the cars because you won't see a single person anywhere near the cars. So stop
your car too, zoom in your eye lens and see the mountain towards North and you will witness tiny little
people trying to climb to the top of that mountain. The first thing that occurred to me when I saw this
huge mountain's sight was NOT HAPPENING! Hahaha!! Kidding!! I am good at hiking and climbing, 4
hours were enough for me to go and come back. Make sure to have some juice boxes,
sandwiches and chocolates before starting your hike. From the top, you can enjoy a
great panoramic view of the island as well as of the Risin and Killingin (The Giant and The Witch).

TIP: Please be careful while climbing this mountain. It is not an easy hike. There are many loose stones
on the way up. Make sure to have a strong grip with your feet especially while coming down.

I think this was a wonderful day. You saw 3 awesome villages and climbed the highest mountain in the
island. For dinner, you can always go to the area where the restaurant KOKS is and the same owner has
3 more restaurants near KOKS of 3 different cuisines. I love the Japanese one. Try it, if
possible. Gute Nacht!!

Day 5

Don’t ever let somebody tell you you can’t do something, not even me. Alright? You dream, you gotta
protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want
something, go get it. Period. – Chris Gardner, from The Pursuit of Happyness

Góðan morgun. (go-wan mor-gun) my fellow travelers. Let me tell you what is in the gift box for you today.
Villingardalsfjall it is. Today you are going to hike up the third highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.
According to many, it is the most difficult hike on the islands. The reason being many loose stones and
its steep angle. It is not suitable for children.

Villingardalsfjall is situated on the northern-most island in the Faroe Islands, Vidoy. In Vidoy, you would
want to visit the village by the name, Viðareiði in order to start your hike. There are enough car parking
spaces just before the place where you start your hike.

As it is a hike on the Faroe Islands, you basically start from anywhere and end up anywhere because
there are no specific rules regarding hiking except for the fact that you don't disturb the flora and
fauna on the islands. In this hike (due to its difficulty factor), you will be guided through every single step
you take. For example, there are blue pipes on the way which will show you the path towards the top. If
you follow those pipes, as far as I know, you will not face a single problem. Of course, keeping
in mind the fact that you maintain your great grip throughout the hike.
I am usually good at hiking and quite fast. The only reason I stop during a hike is to take pictures and
that’s the only time you will see me relaxing. I completed the hike (both ways) in 4 HOURS! I
think it's pretty impressive. HAHA JUST KIDDING!!

FUNFACT: There is a tradition which every Faroese person follows during a hike. As soon as they reach a
point which is kind of flat or a place to rest or relax, THEY PICK UP A STONE and place that stone on top
of the other stone in an already made SMALL-STONE-MOUNTAIN. I met with some locals while hiking,
and I just couldn't stop myself from asking what each one of them was doing every time we made a
touchdown.

I THINK THIS TRADITION IS SO DAMN COOOOL!!! #InLoveWithIt

You can click some amazing pictures when you reach the top. The view of Viðareiði with the mountains
as its backdrop is breathtaking. You can also witness a fantastic view of the islands
Bordoy, Kunoy, Kalsoy, Eysturoy (if you are lucky).
After you reach the top, you also have a chance to go further north. But this time, it’s a little downhill.
When you reach the tip of the down slope, YOU WILL BE STANDING ON THE NORTHERN MOST POINT OF
THE COUNTRY! It’s the same as standing at the end of the world.

Today marks your last night in the Faroe Islands. Yes, you will soon be departing from
this magnificent island, but you are going to take away so many beautiful memories with you and of
course, hundreds and thousands of pictures.

"There was a time, when I visited these unknown islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean
and all I could think of was, thank God, thank every God there is or ever was or ever will be and the
whole universe and anyone else I could possibly thank, that I saw these beautiful islands resting under
the sheets of grey and I had the guts to stand up, book my tickets, board the plane and reach."

Day 6

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris,
from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

For the 6th day, I wouldn't suggest you to hike up a mountain or see a sweet-tiny village. There is a lot to
see in a place like this and there’s no way that you would have seen everything I told you to. Now,
depending upon your flight time to wherever you are going, wake up in the morning and go to see a
place which you might have missed from my list. Or you can just sit at some nice restaurant, enjoy the
view one last time until you are back again soon to cover every single rock on this island.
PROMISE ME YOU WILL!!!

“A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way
he becomes immortal”. – Big Fish

*** Phrases which might help some people out.

It was Nice to meet you - Stuttligt at hitta teg. (Stut-leegt at heett-a teyh) !!
Good day - Góðan dag(in). (go-wan dya-(in))
Goodbye Faroe Islands ! Farvæl Føroyar - (Far-vyel)

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