Faroe Islands – 5 days with your own car

Day by day suggestions

Sunday

After a day and a half on the state ship M/S Norrøna, you arrive late in the evening and your room is ready at Hotel Djurhuus, a short distance from the ferry dock.

On Monday

Today’s excursion is all about the North Islands; first north to the Faroe Islands’ northernmost settlement Viðareiði, where the fit can climb Europe’s second highest promontory “Enniberg” and enjoy unique views of Fugloy, Svínoy, Borðoy and Kunoy.
After Viðareiði, drive via the dam to Kunoy, where we suggest a hike in the idyllic plantation.
On the way back to your new “home” in Tórshavn, we suggest you stop at the Viking settlements in Leirvík.
We suggest you drive past the village of Oyndarfjørður on your return trip and see the peculiar “Rolling Stones” (Rinkusteinar), where legend has it that an old sorceress cursed two pirate ships to turn to stone and forever stand on the shore rocking restlessly back and forth. Also visit the church with the magnificent altarpiece by the Danish painter Eckersberg.

The place to stay is Hotel Klaksvík.

Tuesday

After spending a day in the North Isles, it’s off to Eysturoy.
We suggest you take a detour to the idyllic village of Tjørnavík, where we recommend cooling your toes with a walk on the lovely sandy beach. In Tjørnavík you can see traces of the Viking Age. We also think Saksun is worth a visit – visit the church and museum Dúvugarður. Between Eiði and Gjógv you pass under the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur with its 882 meters.

Place to stay at Gjáargarður.

Wednesday

This day you’re heading for the capital again.
We suggest you take a trip past Vestmanna on the way and take the boats that go under the fantastic bird cliffs north of the settlement.

From Vestmanna you continue to the island of Vágar, where the church in Sandavágur, the war museum and Kálvalið are well worth a visit. You will then continue to the unique and isolated village of Gásadalur, where you will see the beautiful waterfalls and views of Mykines and Tindholmur.

Place to stay is Hotel Djurhuus

Thursday

Going to church could be an idea this Sunday morning or a visit to the islands’ old cultural stronghold Kirkjubøur, where you can see the ruins of St. Magnus Cathedral, Europe’s oldest inhabited wooden house Roykstovan and the church there from 1111.

We suggest you use this first evening to explore the old town of Tórshavn; Skansin Fort, Tinganes and á Reyni.

Dinner is suggested at Restaurant Barbara (fish) or Restaurant Áarstova (lamb).

Fridays

Ferry departure around midnight.

The trip goes back to Denmark and we at Make Travel hope that you go back richer with many wonderful experiences.