"Ten Days in the Faroes" Top 5 Page for this destination Faroe Islands by zweiblumen

Faroe Islands Travel Guide: 462 reviews and 1,027 photos

Reasons to visit the Faroe Islands

Almost everyone asked me the same question .. "the Faroe Islands, where are they?" Some got close with "they're in Scotland aren't they?" close but no cigar. It doesn't say much for the average Briton's knowledge of geography does it?! So why the Faroes? They are not after all blessed with the most clement weather .. gales, fog, rain and Atlantic storms .. that's what you get in the Faroes isn't it? Well yes true but I don't go on holiday for the weather. Why? I hope after you have read this page and my travelogue you will understand why.

OK my main reason for visiting the Faroes was to see birds, the Faroes have some of the largest sea bird colonies in Europe and some of the most accessible colonies too. Sea birds are a rarity in my native Shropshire, Black Headed Gulls are virtually all I can see here. So I was in seventh heaven with all the Gulls, Guillemots, Skuas and of course Puffins in the Faroe Islands.

Scenery

Enniberg Cliffs

The Faroe Islands have some very stunning scenery.

Church - Viðareiði

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great scenery and birdlife
Cons:Not so great weather

Last visit to Faroe Islands: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Jun 25, 2006
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Reviews (8)

Enniberg Cliffs Off The Beaten Path (1)

The Enniberg headland is located at the northernmost point of the Faroe Islands on the island of Viðoy. They are within... more travel advice

Waterfall Things to Do (1)

Fossá - The largest waterfall in the Faroe Islands thunders down 140m in several stages. It can be seen from the... more travel advice

Weather Warnings Or Dangers (1)

The weather in the Faroe Islands is extremely changeable and should be taken into account when making your travel plans.... more travel advice

Guesthouse Hotels (2)

A small (11 twin rooms) and friendly guesthouse within easy walking distance of the centre of Torshavn. Views out over... more travel advice

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Comments (28)

mehulraj Jul 30, 2011 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

Till now i think ur pictures are best and nobody can beat them.Great jobbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb.
pallm Dec 4, 2007 at 1:15 PM Report Abuse

hi, I found a netshop that sell´s Tøting sweaters, from Faroe Islands http://hmbs.dk/group.asp?group=64
SLLiew Jul 5, 2007 at 2:10 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for bday greetings. Happy hirthday to you too. Nice page on Faroe Islands. I finally got postcards sent from there :)
OH_DK Mar 15, 2007 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

Great page of The Faroe Islands - did you see Mykines? - my favorite island for bird watching
travelfrosch Jan 1, 2007 at 2:31 PM Report Abuse

Excellent page and wonderful travelogues! Thanks for the travel ideas. Cheers, Mark
victorwkf Aug 23, 2006 at 8:01 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting VT page on the Faroe Islands!
chewy3326 Feb 20, 2006 at 11:01 AM Report Abuse

The Faroe Islands are so beautiful, I would like to visit someday. The Enniberg Cliffs look stunning
sinequanon Feb 20, 2006 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

got mail? got dream?
banshee11 Feb 16, 2006 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

sweet puffin-pic! must be a great place to enjoy nature, great landscape, nice houses greets from CH!
zlatiq Nov 19, 2005 at 11:04 AM Report Abuse

your photos are so beatiful!i really like the turf-roofed houses!thanks