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The Faroe Islands have a rich history, stretching back more than a thousand years. According to historians and archeologists, the first settlers were 7th century Irish Monks, who described the “Islands of the sheep and Paradise of Birds upon arriving on the shores.” Later, Vikings settled the Faroes, after which the islands changed hands many times; becoming constituents of various kingdoms, including the Kingdom of Norway, the Kalmar Union, and the Kingdom of Denmark. More recently, the islands have seen robust growth in the export-oriented fishing industry, which, together with salmon farming, amount to an excess of 90% of the Faroese export.

Hiking in the mountains affords numerous viewpoints that overlook awe-inspiring peaks in one direction and the ocean’s dramatic surface in another. One of the many exciting features of the Faroe Islands is that you don’t need to go far to experience the wonderful and untamed nature. Look around you. Take a few steps. Take a deep breath and listen – It’s all right there.

Remotely gathered in the North Atlantic Ocean, a rough archipelago of eighteen mountainous islands erupt out of the ocean in striking basalt cliffs, separated by narrow sounds and fjords. This island nation is called the Faroe Islands. The geographical remoteness of the Faroe Islands inspires a sense of mystique to the outside world, as the nearest neighboring countries are located hundreds of kilometers away.

Anyone who visits the Faroe Islands would recognize the rich cultural legacy of the country. Some of our hallmark festivities include the wearing of ornate regional costumes at our National Holiday of Ólavsøka, traditional game hunting, cheerful chain-dancing, and a bustling art scene comprising music, visual arts, and literature.