Day by day suggestions
Day 1 (Monday); COPENHAGEN/BILLUND/AALBORG -> FAROE ISLANDS
When you arrive in the Faroe Islands, your rental car will be waiting for you at the airport.
You stay the first 2 nights at the newly renovated Hotel Vágar – just 2 minutes drive from the airport.
After you’ve settled in, we recommend you take a trip to Gásadalur village and see the beautiful waterfall “Múlafossur”.
On the way out to Gásadalur, you pass Sørvágur and Bøur with beautiful views of Tindhólmur, Mykines and Drangarnir.
If you land early in the day, you can purchase a boat trip with SeaTravel or Bluegate out to Drangarnir – a fantastic experience.
Sights: Vágar
Accommodation: Hotel Vágar
Catering: -/-/-
Day 2 (Tuesday); Sørvágsvatn with kayaks
Today you will enjoy a kayaking trip on Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands, located on the island of Vágar. It is a unique and breathtaking place that attracts many nature and outdoor enthusiasts.
The kayak tour takes you close to the Bøsdalafossur waterfall, where the water from Sørvágsvatn flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This spectacular sight provides a dramatic contrast between the calm lake and the wild sea.
You “park” the kayaks at the end of the water and here you also have the opportunity to hike up to Trælanípan.
Attractions: Vágar, Kayaks, Bøsdalafossur and Trælanípan
Accommodation: Hotel Vágar
Meals: breakfast/-/-
Day 3 (Wednesday); Tjørnuvík with surfing
After breakfast, head towards Tjørnuvík – a small village on the northern tip of Streymoy, one of the most popular surfing spots in the Faroe Islands. The town is idyllically located in a bay surrounded by high mountains.
This activity includes a 2-3 hour lesson and surfing (both beginner and advanced).
Food and drinks can be enjoyed at The Surf Shack by the beach after the session. Surfboard, hooded wetsuits, gloves and boots and mandatory lifeguard are included. All you need to bring is swimwear and a towel.
After your surf lesson you will drive north to Gjógv, where you will stay the next night.
At the hotel you have the opportunity to experience a cultural evening – here you will have the opportunity to taste some of the Faroese specialties and listen to a cultural performance. We recommend booking in advance.
Attractions: Tjørnuvík and surfing
Accommodation: Gjáargarður
Meals: breakfast/dinner
Day 4 (Thursday); Klaksvík
Today you’ll drive further north to Klaksvík, where you’ll spend the next night.
Today we recommend taking the ferry to the island of Kalsoy, where you can hike out to Kallur* lighthouse and visit James Bond’s tombstone.
*Please note that a hiking fee will be charged on this tour.
Sights: Klaksvík, Kalsoy, Kallur lighthouse and James Bond’s tombstone
Accommodation: Hotel Klaksvík
Meals: breakfast/-/-
Day 5 (Friday); Capital – Tórshavn
Today you drive to the capital – Tórshavn, where you will stay for the last two nights.
After arrival, we recommend you wander around the city – Á Reyni, Tinganes, the city center, the business center SMS, etc.
Another option is to take the ferry to cozy Nólsoy (20 minutes) and hike out there.
Sights: Tórshavn
Accommodation: Hotel Djurhuus
Meals: breakfast/-/-
Day 6 (Saturday); Sightseeing Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur
Today we recommend you rent two bikes and go sightseeing in Tórshavn and a trip to Kirkjubøur.
Cycling between Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur is a great way to experience Faroese culture and nature. The route offers a combination of city life, history and unique landscapes.
Kirkjubøur is known as the most important historical site in the Faroe Islands. Here you’ll find the ruins of Magnus Cathedral, an impressive medieval building that was never completed. You can also visit Ólav’s Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is still in use today, and Kirkjubøargarður, one of the world’s oldest inhabited wooden structures, which has been inhabited by the same family for over 17 generations since 1557.
Sights: Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur
Accommodation: Hotel Djurhuus
Meals: breakfast/-/-
Day 7 (Sunday); Travel home
It’s departure day and we at Make Travel hope you had an unforgettable trip to the Faroe Islands.
Meals: Breakfast
