- To the west of the village rises the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands: Slættaratindur (882m or 2,900ft). ... Its name means isthmus in the Faroese language.
- Next door is Østrøm, a sleek, minimalist storefront dedicated to Faroese design. Gastronomy is on the rise in the Faroe Islands as well.
- The Faroe Islands are Scandinavia’s ultimate off-the-beaten-track destination. Here’s our guide to what to expect on your first trip to this remote archipelago.
- The Faroe Islands offers otherwordly landscapes, abundant colonies of birdlife - including puffins, horses and curious sheep, and unique dining experiences.
- A distinctive and complex language The Faroe Islands are a self-governing part of the Danish Kingdom, which in effect makes the Faroese Danish citizens.
- The status of the Faroese language in education was a significant issue for decades, until it was accepted as a language of instruction in 1938.
- In early July experience the unique Faroese Wooden Sail Ships in a regatta voyage from the north to the south of the Faroe Islands.
- That’s how I found myself in the Faroe Islands, 18 gnarled fingers of land halfway between Iceland and Norway, the exact middle of nowhere.
- The only guide you'll need when you visit the Faroe Islands. This Faroe Islands travel guide includes stunning pictures, best hikes, hotels & great eateries.