"Faroese Language" Top 5 Page for this destination Faroe Islands Local Custom Tip by travelfrosch

The Faroese have their own distinct language called, interestingly enough, Faroese. A relative of Old West Norse, Faroese is quite difficult for most outsiders to pronounce, much less understand.

Two pieces of good news: First, it is very similar to Icelandic, so if you can speak fluent Icelandic, you should have no problem communicating. Second, should you be among the few who can't speak Icelandic, you can be comforted that all Faroese are required to learn Danish in school.

Don't speak Icelandic or Danish? Don't despair. English is fairly widely spoken, especially in the larger towns and by the younger Faroese. But don't assume everyone speaks English, because not everyone does (not to mention it's rather rude to assume this in the first place). Be patient and use common sense communication skills (e.g., pointing, hand gestures), and you should be fine.

By the way: In case you were wondering, the sign in my picture actually says, "Library."

Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faroese_language