Faroe Islands

Rugged green mountains fjords and countless waterfalls make up the landscape of the Faroe Islands. Other attractions include medieval churches, fishing villages, old farmhouses and sheep.

It’s not in the least touristy if you stay away from the shopping streets in Torshavn. It’s fairly modern and it has a unique atmosphere. The light, which constantly changes is extraordinary. The islands are known for their linguistic diversity, a very distinctive dialect.

Understanding the Geography

The Faroe Islands or simply Faroes, meaning "Sheep Islands", are a group of islands in Northern Europe, between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, about one-half of the way from Iceland to Norway. They have been an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948.

The Faroes have close traditional ties to Iceland, Shetland, Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and Greenland. The archipelago was detached from Norway in 1814.

Cities in Faroe Islands

• Torshavn
• Klaksvik
• Tvoroyri
• Runavik
• Fuglafjorour

Climate Conditions

The Faroe Islands generally have cool summers and mild winters, with a usually overcast sky and frequent fog and heavy winds. The fog often causes delays of airplanes. The islands are rugged and rocky with some low peaks; cliffs mostly border the coasts. The highest point is Slættaratindur, 882 metres (2,894 ft) above sea level.