Birding, Nature & Culture

Arrival to the Faroe Islands - Enjoy stunning viewpoints.
Arrival with Atlantic Airways to Vágar Airport. Pick up your rental car at the airport.

Enjoy the rest of the day on your own, visit for example the small villages of Bøur and Gásadalur, or take a walk from the village of Sandavágur to the rock formation the Witches’ Finger. This hike offers a rich scenery and great look out points.

Spend the night in Tórshavn

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Visit the island of Mykines, which has a unique birdlife.
Drive to the village of Sørvágur, where you head to the island of Mykines by ferry. There you meet up with others going on a daytour to the island.

The tour starts with a grand sail by majestic sea cliffs. Spot puffins, that charming little bird with a colourful beak, or the impressive gannet, which can only breed on the isolated isle to the west of the main island. Upon arrival you meet the guide, and the walk begins. In the village, one can pop in at the local cafe.

Continue to your accommodation at the island of Sandoy. Experience the new 10,8 km subsea tunnel, which opened between the ferry harbour Gamlarætt and the island of Sandoy in 2023.

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The Giant and the Witch - Join the Culture Evening in charming Gjógv.
From Tórshavn you drive across Streymoy passing the old whaling station Við Áir and on over the bridge to the island of Eysturoy. Continue towards the village of Eiði as you take the panoramic route to Gjógv. See the impressive rock formations called Risin and Kellingin and the highest mountain, Slættaratindur at 882m.

Enjoy the day in the village of Gjógv, which is known for its natural harbour and Crown Princess Mary’s Bench. It is possible to hike up the mountain which will offer a beautiful view over the adjacent islands and bird cliffs. Get more information at the hotel in in Gjógv before going on the hike.

In the evening enjoy a Faroese Cultural Evening. It starts with a delicious dinner buffet including various Faroese specialities. After dinner enjoy a music feature followed by an introduction to Faroese chain dancing and ballads. You will learn the steps and will have the opportunity of participating in the chain dance, where traditional ballads will be sung. A lot of fun!

Spend the night in Eysturoy.

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A day full of culture - sights, art exhibitions and handicrafts.
We suggest you drive to the Faroes most northerly village of Viðareiði, which lies protected against the open sea by Villingardalsfjall, the highest mountain in the Northern Isles. The old rectory was once home to the vicar’s wife Beinta, the inspiration for Jørgen Frantz Jacobsen’s novel Barbara, which is a good read.

In Klaksvík visit the Christian’s Church. This was the first large church in Scandinavia built in the old Nordic style, the roof construction is the same as in a Viking hall and this design feature was used in Faroese kitchens and village churches. The altarpiece is Joakim Skovgaard’s masterpiece, The Great Banquet.

Make sure you go down to the crypt to see the artwork by Faroese artist Edward Fugloy.

If you have time, make a stop in Fuglafjørður to see the rust-red sculptures ‘Gate to the World’ down and do visit the charming historic building with faroese art and handicraft called Ribarhús & Piddasahandil. There is a boat museum in the basement.

Spend the night in Eysturoy.

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Departure from the Faroe Islands.
Return rental car at the airport. Departure with Atlantic Airways.