The 7th century Irish Monks’ description of the Faroes as “The Islands of the Sheep and the Paradise of Birds,” remains apt to this day. Home to millions of birds, a sheep-population that outnumbers humans by roughly a factor of two, mountains teeming with hares and so many fish that they form the center of a developed nation’s economy. The Faroe Islands is an alive and thriving land.
We have a strong desire to help our travelers achieve authentic experiences and lasting memories while leaving the Faroe Islands better off upon departure than when they arrived. Following this approach allows travelers to experience the Faroes from its most welcoming and enchanting side while developing the new and up-and-coming tourism segment in the Faroe Islands in a sustainable manner.
While the Faroe Islands certainly is an ideal place for relaxation and to achieve a feeling of calm and serenity, the islands also provide travelers with plenty of opportunity for getting their adrenaline kicks in the fresh outdoors.
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.
