The Faroe Islands

A firm favourite with National Geographic Traveler Magazine. This gem of a destination has been voted the ‘Best Trip 2015’ destination by the magazine’s readers – and only a few years ago the same readers rated the Faroe Islands as the No. 1 destination in the world among 111 island communities.

Midway between Norway and Iceland the Faroe Islands rise out of the Atlantic Ocean like a hardy little flower. The islands offer thrilling experiences and a rugged environment: Steep cliffs rising from the open sea, narrow straits between the islands, natural harbours surrounded by small villages and a countless number of birds. A nation of 18 small islands of which 17 are inhabited by less than 50.000 people and more than 3 million sea birds – a dream for the ornithologists and all nature lovers.

Ancient Norse culture still alive today

The Faroese are a proud people who, due to the geographical location, have been able to preserve their own culture and their own language which has its roots in the Old Norse language from the Viking Age. History is still an integral part of the daily life – it is one of the few places in the world where you can still experience the old medieval ballads and chain dance, which people in Europe practiced more than 800 years ago.

Amazing scenery

The scenery at the Faroe Islands is spectacular.

You can experience all four seasons in one day, which is rather unique - from brilliant sunshine to misty hill fog, to short rain showers. Average temperature in the summer is 11C and in the winter 3C.

Torshavn is one of the smallest capitals in the world, but with a plethora of things to see and do, even in the winter! This short-break includes one day trip as well as a gourmet dinner. It is the perfect introduction to the Faroe Islands; on clear evenings you may even see Northern Lights!

Itinerary

Atlantic Airways flight from Copenhagen to Vagar. Transfer by hotel shuttle bus to your hotel in Tórshavn for check-in. The friendly reception staff at the hotel will provide all the information you need during your stay.

Tonight a 5-course tapas-style dinner is included at Restaurant Katrina Christensen, a gourmet restaurant which is in walking distance from your hotel.

Included meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Hafnia

Breakfast at the hotel.

Monday is free at leisure to explore the capital or perhaps join an optional excursion.

Tuesday includes a 3.5-hour coach tour to Kirkjubøur, the former religious and cultural hub of the islands. Refreshments included. The tour ends with a guided walk around the old part of Torshavn; Tinganes.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Hafnia

Breakfast at the hotel.

Tuesday includes a 3.5-hour coach tour to Kirkjubøur, the former religious and cultural hub of the islands. Refreshments included. The tour ends with a guided walk around the old part of Torshavn; Tinganes.

Wednesday is free at leisure.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Hafnia

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by hotel shuttle bus to Vagar Airport. Atlantic Airways flight to Copenhagen.

Included meals: Breakfast