when we found out we were heading back to denmark for a wedding, we knew we wanted to add on a stop somewhere we hadn't yet been to keep things interesting. after some mild googling we landed on the faroe islands...a STUNNER of a place and a complete mystery to most.
a jumble of otherworldly islands nestled halfway between Norway and Iceland, the faroes are an autonomous country within the kingdom of Denmark. more like a moonscape than real life, the 18 little volcanic islands that make up the faroes are unlike anything I've ever seen.
days were spent wandering through misty mountain passes, up and over perfect green hills, laying on our backs in dark tunnels trying to "be the mountain", and pausing to stare at hundreds upon hundreds of waterfalls. allegedly, the faroes have more sheep than people (75k vs. 50k give or take) - and many of my favorite moments were spent standing still in spongy fields pretending to be part of their world.
I can't say enough good things about these little islands in the north. the people are friendly (and crafty! when they weren't showing up on google street view, they created google sheep view. COME ON). the weather is charmingly temperamental. the sun doesn't set until 11pm. the tops of every home are grassy and wonderful. the puffins are abundant.
just when you think the next stop can't possibly be more gorgeous than the one before, you're proven wrong. they sure make you work for it, but every step is one worth taking.
here are some favorites if you're considering a trip (followed by one million sheep photos, naturally)...
we based ourselves on the island of vágar in the picturesque (spoiler - they're all picturesque) village of sandavágur at this great little airbnb. it was steps from the water, tucked away, and everything we wanted.
most shops, restaurants, etc. are located in tórshavn on streymoy. we loved eating at fútasova, Áarstova and toscana (pro tip, make dinner reservations no matter the day or time). we started every day with a perfect coffee at brell and ended every day grabbing beers in the broad daylight of night at mikkeller's newest outpost. find a grocery store and stock up - options are fairly limited!
getting from island to island sometimes involves tunnels, other times boat ferries and at it's most exciting, helicopters. hours upon hours can (and should!) be spent meandering from island to island along the "buttercup routes".
it couldn't be easier to navigate and fall in love with a place. the best memories were made without a real destination in mind - so go and see where the wind takes you!
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