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Maybe you have never heard of Føroyar Islands before, so be prepared to face the next crit of beauty with excitement! This wonderland-like place was named the most beautiful archipelago in the world by National Geographic.
On this independent colorful island in the North Atlantic, sheep are Google’s “employees”, and public transportation is helicopters… everything is more magical than you can imagine at the end of the world.
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Located between Iceland and Scotland, the Føroyar Islands (Føroyar Islands) is a sovereign territory of Denmark, but this remote self-governing territory is unique. The winding coastline, magnificent fjords and waterfalls, as well as picturesque villages and mountains, have created this fascinating and dreamy place.
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The 18-piece jigsaw-shaped islands and reefs stand in the turbulent waves of the North Atlantic Ocean. Due to the perennial strong winds, the island lacks trees, and the wilderness is scattered with colorful villages like a cube of color. The shaggy thatched roofs, together with the lighthouse, church and the endless sea, form a vast, mysterious and moving landscape.
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It is full of temptation and mystery. The ancient myths and legends have a long history, as well as the country art and music that are closely related to it. You can also get close to the local wildlife, accompany flocks of sheep, and watch cute puffins and rare seabirds.
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An interesting piece of news in 2016 brought the Føroyar Islands into the sight of the general public. Due to the lack of people and cars, people on the islands installed cameras on sheep to collect materials for Google Street View. There are 70,000 sheep on the Føroyar Islands, but the population is less than 50,000. The wool products produced are of high quality.
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Tórshavn
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The journey of exploring the Føroyar Islands starts from the capital of Tórshavn. Tórshavn is the largest city in the Føroyar Islands. It has everything from food, shops, fast food, and clothing to the Faroese. “Life” has also become an excellent base camp for tourists to explore the surroundings.
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You can spend a day or two exploring the thatched-roofed cottages in the historic district of Tinganes, and trace the history of the archipelago at the National Museum of the Føroyar Islands (Føroya Fornminnissavn), and then head to the Føroyar Islands Art Museum (Listasavn Føroya). ) Taste a unique culture.
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Vestmanna
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The natural beauty of the Føroyar Islands is hidden outside the city. The mini pocket Vestmanna is in Streymoy with Tórshavn, and you can take a boat to the inspiring Vestmanna Bird Cliffs, bumpy ground Pass the towering cliff face, pass the sharp rock pinnacle, and then pass through the narrow stone arch. You will find that when you come to the feeding area of guillemots and puffins, the screaming pipe-nosed owls and kittiwakes head straight into the sky like thousands of white spots.
Mykines
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The westernmost island of Mykines (Mykines) is also a paradise for birdwatchers. It is like the end of the world. There are less than 15 resident residents and one accommodation on the island. You need to take a helicopter (book in advance, 10 minutes) or long-distance bus. Go. The hiking route to the iconic Mykineshoĺmur lighthouse on the island will pass through the cave of the Arctic puffin. You can watch this cute animal up close.
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Across a 35-meter-long temporary bridge, the strait under the bridge is rich in birds, including the only major gannet colony in the Føroyar Islands.
Kalsoy
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Kalsoy Island in the northeast has a slender figure, and its endless cliffs and depressions create an atmosphere of absurdity. The appearance of many tunnels is called “dizi” with a smile, and the scenery is magnificent.
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Eysturoy
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The most attractive thing about Eysturoy is the intoxicating scenery. Wedge between Kars Island and Strimmer, you can find the most majestic fjords and the tallest peaks on the Føroyar Islands.
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In the north of Istroy, the scenery that you see every time you turn around is particularly shocking. Shutting through the charming village is undoubtedly one of the most fantastic experiences.
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Tips for food fans
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You can also try to go to the island’s first Michelin-starred restaurant (2019) KOKS, where the chef believes in transforming ancient culinary traditions into modern delicacies, simple and pure.
Tips for movie fans-
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Swedish film master Ingmar Bergman came to the Føroyar Islands to shoot the film “Still in the Mirror” in 1960, and fell in love with it at first sight. Seven years later, he decided to settle in the Føroyar Islands and was eventually buried there. Now in the Bergman Center on the island, you can see the master’s lifelong creations.
About the Føroyar Islands, you still need to know
Travel Time
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Although July and August are the main tourist seasons in the Føroyar Islands, it is recommended to visit in June, when the daylight hours are the longest, most hotels and museums are open, and there are not many tourists. From September to May of the following year, there was plenty of rain and many infrastructures were no longer open. However, the mysterious sky, rolling ocean and breathtaking scenery are suitable for travelers who want to meditate alone.
How to get there
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Airplane: All flights fly to Vogue Island Airport, the only airport in the Føroyar Islands. Before the epidemic, the national airline Atlantic Airways operated flights to and from many destinations, including Copenhagen, Billund, Bergen and Reykjavik. Seasonal destinations are Stavanger, Barcelona and Milan.
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The Føroyar Islands is not a Schengen country. Visitors to the Føroyar Islands need to go to the Danish Visa Application Center to apply for a visa. Other Schengen countries cannot issue Føroyar Islands visas.
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