Faroe Islands – where the wind doesn’t stop

There are stories we hear in our childhood, about a land far away, where everything is magical, and the air feels comforting. The Faroe Islands, tucked between the Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic, is that land. Not murdered by travellers as yet, these islands are in fact an autonomous country located in the Kingdom of Denmark. You will find captivating rugged landscape, water bodies, and tiny cottages coming together to form a formidable paradise; of course, the islands presents you with an opportunity to be away from the madding crowd. Here, in the Faroe Islands, wind blows throughout the year, as clouds loom overhead from day-to-day. Most days are blessed by rains, and the prevailing silence gets shattered by the sound of lashing rainfall quite oft
Unexplored, and still largely untouched, the Faroe Islands demand your immediate attention, before they are hounded by travellers by the numbers. These are the wonders that await you here.

Lake Sorvagsvatn

The biggest lake in the Faroe Islands, will let you hike here for about an hour, and gasp at its infinite length. You will find this lake in Vagar Island; astonishingly it sits above the ocean, some 30 m above. As you can imagine, this is perhaps one of the most fascinating sights you will ever see.

Saksun


A dreamlike disposition marks the splendid landscape of Saksun, as this remote village is one of the major highlights of the islands. Housing about 14 inhabitants, Saksun is tranquil to say the least; at its foot, you will find a lagoon. The village of Saksun also has a church that was built way back in 1858.

Torshavn


The capital of Faroe Islands, Torshavn is where you will find more people in comparison to the other islands. So, maybe you could start or end your trip with this place. Here, you will find half the population of the Faroe Islands, and the place stays charmingly busy.

Gjogv



Located on the island of Eysturoy, this idyllic village is surrounded by mountains on all sides. The area has close to 50 inhabitants, and of course its turf-roofed pretty cottages have the potential to attract you. You can stay here as there is a guesthouse located here, along with a charming little tea shop.

Along with these places, you could also try your luck with the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slaettaratindur. Most days, it is covered with cloud and mist, but you could try driving past it in order to get a glimpse of its magnificent beauty.