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While once the Faroe Islands may have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are flocking to the remote archipelago in the north atlantic,
According to Statistics Faroe Islands, there were a record 94,954 check-ins at hotels, hostels and guesthouses last year.
It’s relatively small for a European destination, but officials are already thinking about how to protect the 18 islands from the tourism pressure that has prompted reactions elsewhere.
Like greenlandFaroz is a self-governing region denmarkSo far, the US President donald trump No public interest has been expressed in taking control over them.
Here’s what to know about the tour.
weather above all
Be prepared for anything, especially while hiking. At some point, it will rain. Strong winds can blow quickly and fog can be troublesome.
Landsverk local authority has meteorological cameras on its site, and Faroe IslandsLive does the same. The official Visit Faroe Islands site has detailed advice on safe travel, as locals know that people can slip into the sea – and sometimes do.
“I will take pictures to die for them, without dying for them,” says a tourist-focused flyer titled “The Turquoise Pledge” on the door of the library in the village of Fuglafjordur.
Trails marked as suitable for children may not be. Keep in mind that hiking times and difficulty levels are estimated by locals. Some of the most traveled routes charge a fee. The popular walking tour to Kallur Lighthouse on Kalsoy Island is about $30. do not miss it.
Undersea tunnels, upper level fees
It’s best to explore by rental car for more flexibility. Public buses are available to many places, but timetables are limited. They are available on the Strandfarskip site. Multi-day travel passes can be purchased at the airport visitor center.
The Faroe Islands now have four undersea tunnels that connect some of the most visited islands, but be prepared to pay. Fees are more than $15 for a one-way trip and $27 for a one-way trip. Plan the day trip accordingly. The fee is paid to the rental car company at the end of the trip.
On land, some older tunnels are single lane with designated passing areas. Some beautiful “buttercup” routes are also single lane. Guardrails are not always present.
On a section of the road leading from the community of Tjørnuvik, a signal has been installed limiting traffic to one direction at a time with well-equipped guardrails over the sea. Tourists don’t know how to turn around, residents said.
Attention to sheep and other details
The need for cash is almost negligible. AP once used it for a coin-operated shower in one of the public toilets that are often found in camping sites or tourist-frequented villages. Pay by card and phone.
Food is expensive, as much of it is imported.
English is spoken and displayed quite widely.
Use of drones is prohibited. There are details on the Visit Faroe Islands site.
Don’t disturb the sheep. If you hit someone, call the police.