"The most beautiful place in the world! :)" Top 5 Page for this destination Faroe Islands by lisahurley

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

Gjogv, a must see village for it's beauty

My mother was born and raised in the beautiful Faroe Islands.
Unfortunately, I have never lived there, but I have spent many summers there growing up. It is an amazing place filled with wonderful foods, fantastic scenery, and rich culture.

A habor in the Faroe Islands

Fishing is a big industry in the Faroe Islands, and boats a big part of life. Like many of the other photos I have from the Faroes, you may notice a very overcast sky. It's not very unusual for the weather to be overcast, dreary, and drizzly. But that's what makes it so lucious and green!

A harbor in Tórshavn

Though not a very typical view in the Faroe Islands, it is a colorful one. The style here is a bit more Danish than Faroese, but I love it. This is a harbor in the capital of Tórshavn. Behind the strip of stores is the town church.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Food, people, culture, fun. So much to do and see for such a small place.
Cons:A lot of tourist activties depend completely on unpredictable weather, and flights in and out are notoriously turbulent.
In a nutshell:A modern country with strong ties to the past

Last visit to Faroe Islands: May 2002
Intro Written Sep 18, 2002
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Getting there Transportation (2)

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Study at the University Things to Do (4)

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Football/Soccer a national favorite - Faroe Islands

Football/Soccer a national favorite Sports & Outdoors (1)

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high fashion, traditional knits Shopping (2)

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Written Sep 18, 2002

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Comments (25)

jay_krejic Jan 5, 2011 at 1:40 PM Report Abuse

This place is just incredible... I m sure I will return soon. For those who born there must be so proud...! :))))
Laurence7 Jan 23, 2010 at 9:14 PM Report Abuse

Your title of "The most beautiful place in the world! ... " is so true. I finally returned to visit my birthplace in the Faroe Islands (only lived there 1.5 years) last summer and I was just blown away by the sheer beauty of these islands. Laurence
Toshioohsako Feb 7, 2008 at 6:28 AM Report Abuse

Have been to Faroe Island once but your tips make me to go there again. I missed some good places you have seen. I like FI.
t_cims Jan 10, 2008 at 2:54 PM Report Abuse

Hi there, Magic and realy butiful Nature and pleace i think, very nice.
MikeStarr5 Dec 9, 2007 at 6:04 PM Report Abuse

Looks fantastic - I have added it to my wish list of places to visit - Mike in that historic but forgotten part of London known as "Barking Town"
jnyvegas Jun 19, 2007 at 1:08 PM Report Abuse

Looks a lot like Ireland, I hope to get here one day, Thanks
himalia11 Apr 22, 2007 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

Interesting page, looks like a nice place! Seems to me a bit unusual to take a language course there!
travelfrosch Mar 3, 2007 at 2:22 PM Report Abuse

An airline, a football team, and a beer: Yup, the Faroes are a country by Frank Zappa's definition! 8) Thanks for the unique inside view of these islands. I can't wait to try the Føroyar Bjør! Cheers, Mark
Lunaina Jan 3, 2007 at 1:10 AM Report Abuse

Great tips!!! We are so much looking forward to visiting the Faroe Islands.... probably this year in june!!
Hermanater Dec 19, 2005 at 6:46 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday...I enjoyed your pages....