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The Top 20 Attractions in the Faroe Islands

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Faroe Islands. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Faroe Islands is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 11, 2025

Kallur Lighthouse

I'm somewhat ambiguous about this place. On the one hand, the connection to the island by ferry is great for a day tour and the hike is easy and very …

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When I was there, it was very foggy. But this should be the famous viewpoint of the Sørvágsvatn lake over the cliff.

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Við Gjógv is a town in the Faroe Islands on the northeast coast of Eysturoy. Gjógv is the Faroese word for crevice. The place takes its name from the crevice in which there is a small natural port.

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Impressively beautiful place that looks like it is from another world. One of my absolute highlights of the Faroe Islands!

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Kirkjubøur is a town in the Faroe Islands in the southwest of the island of Streymoy and is one of the country's main tourist attractions with three important monuments. By …

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Beautiful view towards the open sea. There are big rocks to sit and rest before heading back to Saksun.

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The highest mountain of the Faroe Islands. The effort to climb it is definitely worth it, even if in fog to the pole, which marks the summit and a sheltered …

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Centuries-old hilltop fortress with cannons, WWII weapons and a lighthouse overlooking the sea.

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Very nice village to reach a narrow tunnel. On the Ortsplsn a tour is proposed.

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Very pretty and small village at the end of the road. Spectacular mountain panorama and great view of Risin and Kellingin. From here a hiking trail runs over a 500m pass to Saksun

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