The Basics
City Name: Faroe Islands
Where is it located?: The Faroe Islands are a cluster of islands between Iceland and Scotland.
Why do people go there?: These far away islands are home to a small population of less than 50,000 people, and a disproportionate number of little puffins.
How do travelers get there? Depart Denmark, Norway or Iceland and hop on a ferry or fly to the islands from any of those countries.
Currency: Danish krone (DKK)
City Code: 298
Other phone tips: If you will use a phone card to call in Faroe Islands, simply follow the instructions indicated in the card.
Population: 50,000
Languages: Faroese, Danish and English are all spoken
Travel Information
Attractions: Remoteness, Birds, Sea
Accommodations: Faroe Islands Hostels, Faroe Islands Hotels
Tourist Office: Faroe Islands Tourist Board, P.O.Box 118, FO-110 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Telephone: +298 316055, Fax: +298 310858, Email: tourist@tourist.fo
Off-the-beaten-path: Enniberg Cliffs, Gjógv, Saksun ruin, Mount Sornafelli
Health Issues: Malaria and yellow fever vaccination is not required when visiting Faroe Islands
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Summer is the definitely the ideal time to go to Faroe Islands, because the weather is expected to be desirable and the small tourist industry of the island does not gear up for visitors until he month of May.
City Specific Events: Flag Day every April, Constitution Day every June, Boxing Day every December
How to get around?: Buses and ferries are the best way to do it
Good to know: The language of Faroe Islands is one of the least spoken Germanic languages.
Cheapest airport to fly into: Faroe Islands is served by only a single airport in Vagar Islands- the Vagar Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Faroe Islands travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
