Faroe Islands Tourism: Flights, Hotels, Cruises, and Attractions

It's a Whale of a Time!

The Faroe Islands (sometimes spelled Faeroe) comprise an archipelago, about 1400 square kilometers in total area, located between the United Kingdon, Iceland, and Norway. This chain of North Atlantic islands, often called simply “The Faroes,” makes for offbeat tourism: a quiet, foggy, slow-paced getaway where local color and charm greet visitors under grey skies. As an autonomous region of Denmark, the 50,000 citizens of the Faroe Islands enjoy stability despite their relative isolation and rural orientation. The Faroese economy is largely dependent upon fishing and whaling, so tourism is welcomed as an additional source of revenue. Many tourists fold their Faroe Islands fling into a broader vacation that encompasses Greenland, Iceland, or the Shetland Islands. Whether you seek a cruise or a flight and hotel deal, the Faroe Islands provide a hospitable stop in the middle of the North Atlantic.

Flights

The Faroe Islands have only one airport at their disposal, Vagar Airport – not far from the capital of Torshavn. Atlantic Airways (www.atlantic.fo), the remarkably well-developed Faroese Airline, offers direct service to the Faroe Islands from a number of European cities, including Reykjavik, Edinburgh, London, Oslo, and Copenhagen. Icelandair (www.icelandair.com)also offers easy connecting flights to the Faroe Islands for United States travelers flying through Reykjavik from east coast cities.

Hotels in Torshavn

Skansin Guesthouse. Jekaragota 8, Torshavn. For simple, spartan accommodations that won’t bust your budget, the Skansin Guesthouse is not far from the center of Torshavn and offers spectacular views. Though they only have about 10 rooms, you can book early and stay cheap!

Hotel Hafnia. Aarvegur 4 –10, Torshavn. This hotel is a more comfortable option, with all the basic services and about 60 rooms. They’ve got a rooftop deck with great views of the town and the water. Many of Torshavn’s attractions are within walking distance, including the harbor (which is your gateway to further exploration by ferry).