Faroe Island | 7 Days Itinerary
7 DAYS FAROE ISLAND ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Tórshavn
The capital of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn is a great place to indulge in delicious food and explore cosy coffee shops. I highly recommend booking in advance for ROKS, a popular dining spot. Other notable recommendations include Thai Style Takeaway, Etika Sushi, Suppugarõurin, Brell Cafe, Breyðvirkið, and Paname Cafe, all of which offer excellent culinary experiences and coffee. For your grocery needs, Miklagarõur is the largest supermarket on the island, providing the best selection of groceries. You can find a variety of takeaways at the supermarket, including options like salad bars, open-faced sandwiches, roasted pork, and appetizers.
DAY 2- Suðuroy
Stay another night in Tórshavn since the port to Suðuroy is located there. Suðuroy is the southernmost island in the Faroe Islands. To reach Suðuroy, you must take the Smyril ferry, which offers multiple daily departures from Tórshavn. The ferry journey takes approximately 2 hours. You can find the ferry's timetable here.
Points of interest on Suðuroy include:
Make sure to stop by the town and have lunch at Cafe MorMor during your journey from the south to the north of Suðuroy. This charming little cafe offers not only homemade food and desserts but also a lovely view that adds to the experience.
Day 3- Fossa, Kalsoy and Gjógv
On your way to Klaksvík, make a little detour to Fossa, which means waterfall.
If you have a drone, capturing a shot from above will reveal the breathtaking two tiers of the waterfall.
Klaksvík is the second-largest city in the Faroe Islands, and the main reason for our visit to this city is primarily because of Kalsoy. Make sure to check the ferry schedule from Klaksvík to Syðradalur, the ferry port of Kalsoy.
Tip: Arrive early at the ferry port, especially during the peak season, to secure a spot if you're travelling with a rental car. We arrived an hour in advance and parked our car while we explored Klaksvík town.
Don't miss the fish & chips food truck near the port!
Points of interest in Kalsoy include:
Gjógv, which means 'gorge' in Faroese, derives its name from the renowned sea-filled gorge that characterizes this town. We made the decision to spend a night here.
There is a hiking trail that offers a panoramic view of the distinctive profile of Kalsoy's raked back, and if you're lucky, you may even catch sight of puffins along the sea cliffs.
DAY 4- Gongutúrur/ Hvithamar and Saksun
After checking out from Gjaargardur Guesthouse, we drove about 5-10 minutes to Gongutúrur/ Hvithamar.
Saksun is a remote little village with a church, lagoon and waterfalls. The panoramic view is incredible surrounded by steep mountains.
Day 5 & 6 - Vagar
Vagar which is the same island as the airport has a few key attractions, so we decided to stay two nights
Points of interest in Vagar include:
The port for Mykines departures is located in Vagar. Mykines Island is a paradise for birds, and if you wish to explore the island, you can only do so through a guided tour, which will cost you DKK400 (~USD$57 as of June '23). Please note that the fee may have increased over the years.
The only way to reach Mykines is by taking a private boat. You can check the schedule and book your ticket in advance
During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to see an abundance of puffins and other birds. We personally observed them at Gjógv and found it challenging to justify spending more than USD$100 for both of us on a 2-5km guided hike.
We opted to take the Sørvágur-Mykines boat trip because we wanted to take a closer view of the sea stacks called 'Draganir' and the islet 'Tindhólmur' from the water. The return boat trip costs DKK120 (~USD$17) per person.
There are two food places I would recommend when staying in Vagar.
Flew back in the morning to Oslo!
Day 7- Vagar
We flew back in the morning to Oslo! If you have more time, you can always move some of the attractions in Vagar to the last day since the airport is nearby.
Hope this information helps in your planning to visit this amazing island! I wish you good weather as we had amazing weather during our visit in June. Safe travels!
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