Faroe Islands Winter Explorer Self Drive

Arrive in Vágar and collect your hire car at the airport. Perhaps pay a visit to the small villages of Gásadalur and Bøur. Bøur offers mesmerising views of the peaky and uninhabited islet Tindhólmur and the stacks Drangarnir, it is also the last inhabited settlement before you reach Gásadalur. Why not enjoy lunch and a panoramic view over the island of Mykines? Take the sub-sea tunnel in Vágar and head towards the bridge stretching across the wild waters of the North Atlantic. Arrive in Eysturoy and enjoy an overnight stay. Be sure to keep an eye out for the northern lights which might make an appearance overhead.

Drive via the sub-sea tunnel from Leirvík to Borðoy. Visit the Christian’s church before continuing and discover Klaksvík. From here it is possible to explore the other Northern Islands, each offering dramatic landscapes. The village of Viðareiði, on Viðoy, is worth a visit and perhaps visit the island of Kunoy, where from the tiny village (also called Kunoy) is a beautiful view of the island of Kalsoy. On the way back to Eysturoy, stop in the village of Fuglafjørður. To finish, be sure to visit Ribarhús & Piddasahandil and Arts Centre located in an beautiful historic building (open 15.00–17.30). Travel back to Eysturoy.

Embark on an adventure to the pretty and remote hillside village of Saksun and Streymoy’s northernmost village of Tjørnuvík and see the impressive rock formations the Giant and the Witch. Enjoy the mountain lined views in Tjørnuvík before heading to the Faroe Islands tiny capital, Tórshavn. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the variety of restaurants, cafes and handicraft shops. Head to the end of the Østrom harbour for modern Faroese art and crafts. We recommend Restaurant Áarstova and Barbara for dinner in the city this evening.

Today spend a day exploring the islands at your leisure. Perhaps take a short drive to visit the village of Kirkjubøur which is the Faroe Islands’ historical and cultural centre. The picturesque old farm is home to a family who for 17 generations have run the farmstead and ecclesiastic site. See the unfinished Magnus Cathedral and the small medieval church of St.Olav. Why not visit the National Museum where ancient Viking relics are on display.

After breakfast check out of your hotel and return your hire car at the airport for your departure plans.