Faroe Islands Holidays & Guided Tours

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What to do in the Faroe Islands

A Faroe Islands holiday is an experience of a lifetime. The islands have a unique nature, a fascinating history and a rich culture. The ever changing weather with rain, mist, heat and sunshine provides a breathtaking natural beauty, and gives it a stunning natural technicolour experience.

The hospitable inhabitants of the islands, who will greet you as people not as tourists, will enhance the experience. There are birds and sheep, pristine nature and isolated settlements. There is a silence, that only gets interrupted by the cascading waterfalls and the magnificent wildlife.

Built on layer upon layer of volcanic basalt, the eastern shores slope into the sea while the western coast rises up out of the sea in soaring cliffs, making the perfect conditions for migrating birds such as Puffins, Gannets, Storm Petrels, Swallows, Guillemots and the national bird of the Faroe Islands, the Eurasian Oystercatcher. These are just some of the wild life birds you will encounter during your stay in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands have been named as a Birdwatchers’ Paradise, with many of the most sought after birds migrating here during spring and summer.

The road network on the Faroe Islands is very well developed, and it is easy to get around. 80% of the islands are connected by bridges and tunnels. Every visitor should plan their stay here with the ever changing weather in mind, as the weather can change completely within hours - it all depends on which island you are on.

A unique nature, but also so much more. Explore the world’s smallest capital; the world's oldest parliament, "Tinganes", meaning ‘parliament jetty', as the first parliament was held on rocks by the harbour; probably the best preserved old town in Europe, "á Reyni"; the oldest wooden house in the world, "Roykstovan"; the ruins of St. Magnus’ cathedral from the 1300s; Ólav's church from the 1200s; the second highest promontory in Europe, Enniberg (788m), and Nólsoy, with the world's largest colony of storm petrels and the lighthouse with the largest lens in the world.

Tempted? We know the Faroe Islands and we will take you there!

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John
April 2025

Overall rating: (5/5)

Dear Michael,

I very much enjoyed the trip to the Faroe Islands. The weather was much better than I had been led to expect, with a number of sunny days.

The highlight of the trip was certainly the trip to see the puffins on Mikenes, but I think it would be advisable to warn people taking this trip that it involves some very steep uphill walking. I do a fair amount of walking in (the admittedly flat) Brighton and Hove and I am quite capable of taking a 10 mile walk on the Downs. But I found the steepness of the gradients on Mikenes very difficult. Two people in our party (who had booked through Baltic Travel) found it difficult. One had the sense to stop halfway, before a very severe drop down to almost sea level, but the other carried on and had an enormous struggle to make it back. Perhaps some advice about the level of fitness required for this particular trip would prepare people for what would be a disappointing decision not to make the full hike. Fortunately, there are plenty of puffins on the early part of the walk.

I also agree with my fellow Baltic Travel resident at the Hotel Steym that it was barely 3 star, although I did have a better room than her.

Notwithstanding these comments, it was certainly very enjoyable, and all of the travel arrangements worked well. The guides were excellent, not only on Mikenes but also on the trips organised by your partner.

Best regards,

John

 

Serica
February 2025

Overall rating: (5/5)

I had a really good trip. Thanks for setting it up. I was very lucky with weather, only one damp day. 

It's a truly spectacular place- even better than I thought.

High points were the Guesthouse at Gjogv (super location and staff), Kalsoy island, Nordic House, Historic Museum and Art Gallery in Tórshavn. Runavik was a very dull town and so was the hotel - better avoided.  All the Buttercup route roads were marvellous.

I should have stayed longer and gone to both the far eastern islands and Suderoy.  Another time maybe.

Thanks again

Serica

 

Joan
August 2019

Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Michael, 

I had a wonderful time on the Faroe Islands.  The flights were very good, on time going  out as it was hot and sunny at both ends.  Coming back the plane circled quite a few times at Vagar before the mist cleared enough for it to land, so we were an hour late leaving, but there is nothing you can do about the weather.

I was fascinated by the number of sheep breeds, both on the islands and in each flock, I didn't know there were so many varieties.  The tours were very interesting and the minibus arrived on time every day.  The only problems, if they can be called that, were that most days we covered the same route from Thorshavn as there is only the one road, and because of that and there being different people each day we heard the same descriptions.  After the  third time I knew it by heart.  I booked a tour to Sandoy on the Sunday, that was really interesting.  In the end, I didn't go to Mykenes, the weather was bad with very strong winds.  Those who went, were strong experienced walkers and a lot said that they struggled, particularly on the climb from the ferry, instead I stayed on the minibus and went to Gaesaladur, which I really liked.  The included meals on the tours were excellent.

There were some very good restaurants in Thorshavn, expensive, but I knew that would be the case, the Angus Steakhouse was particularly good, especially the lamb (even if it was from New Zealand).

The hotel was the only disappointment.  It was in a good location and the breakfast was good. Having said that, the lift was dodgy, I had to get a chambermaid to help me with it as I was checking out.  Also there was a huge pipe outside my bedroom window, making quite a noise right through the night, it was made worse because I had to have the window open.

During the course of the week, I met people of many nationalities, mostly European, but some from Australia and Israel.  We had a lot of laughs and some interesting conversations.  Best of all, I saw Brits at the airport on arrival and didn't see them again until departure.  Result!

All the arrangements made by you went like clockwork, the pick ups to and from the airport, flights, hotel and tours.  The only other point I would make is that, unless you intend spending a lot of time walking and climbing, one week is long enough on the Islands.

Thank you for making all the arrangements.

Regards,

Joan

 

Gillian
July 2019

Overall rating: (5/5)

Thanks Daina, both Martin and l enjoyed our trip to the Faroes, it all went very smoothly and even the weather behaved itself for most of the time.

The trips were great although l would note that the walk on Mykinnes is very steep, even getting from the boat onto the island involved well over 150 steep steps.
Thanks for your help in organising all this.

Brst wishes

Gillian

 

Karen H
January 2019

Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Laura,

 

Happy new year to you too..

 

Thank you for your email.. yes we had the most fantastic time in the Faroe Islands and Copenhagen.  Everything went smoothly.. our hotels were lovely.. 

 

The only small let down is that there possibly could be a transfer to the hotels, as the taxi fares are so expensive and we had to use them quite often.. so it might be a good idea to organise a transfer in with the trip price.

 

We organised a tour around the Faroes using MM Tours.  Mark was our guide and would highly recommended him.  He was friendly, informative and nothing was too much trouble.  We feel that MM Tours were good value for money..

 

Finally, I would like to take  this opportunity to thank Baltic Travel for a wonderful, memorable trip and have attached some photos of the Faroes.

 

Kind regards,

Karen H

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