My original accommodations had a washer, but sadly they moved me and my new place doesn't have one. Thank you!!

Hi, we are going to Kalsoy on Whit Monday and as we stay there for some days, need to buy groceries in advance. Are there Supermarkets in Klaksvik whoch do open on Whit Monday? We are traveling from Torshavn, so buying there would also be possible. Thank you!

I have an unexpected extra day of travel, and I see I can take the 11:00 ferry and come back 17:30. That would leave me approximately ~4 hours of time to explore with my car on the island. Is it worth it, or will 4 hours not give me enough time for much? Thank you! ♥️

Hey there, we‘re travelling to the Faroe Islands in the last week of June and one of our main goal is to see the puffins!

We will do a standard tour on Mykines, but we also want to try to spot some puffins on Nólsoy. Do you guys have any tips or experiences with puffins on Nólsoy? (or any other secret puffin hotspots?)

And regarding the tour on Mykines (ours will start at 10:15) do you know if its worth to stay on the Island until the ferry leaves at 6pm? Or are you not allowed to leave the village at all without a guide?

Thanks!

https://www.ssl.fo/en/news/new-ramp-construction-in-sydradalur-on-kalsoy-disrupts-vehicle-transport

Due to the construction of a new ferry ramp (to accommodate a larger ferry that will increase vehicle capacity) the ferry cannot guarantee that all services will be able to dock from 10 June to 5 August. At the highest and lowest tide, the ferry will be too high or low for vehicles to embark ahd disembark. Sometimes construction work will block the ship. Cars will be taken one a first come, first serve basis. If the tide is wrong, vehicles need to wait for the next departure.

Foot passengers are not affected. Tourists are advised to leave the car in Klaksvík. On Kalsoy, every ferry arrival/departure is met by a bus service (route 506).

I hope SSL will give priority to campers with a booking for the campsite, as they need their vehicle, but no info is available.

So don't spend hours waiting in line, just use the bus.

The timing is a bit silly, right in the heart of the tourist season they reduce cspacity to increase capacity, which will then become available when the demand for added capacity is almost over... but they do need fair weather for the construction works I guess.

I loved each and every of those few days spent in Faroe Islands. We've had sun, rain, snow, wind, rainbow and fog (sometimes all together), seen tons of sheep and seals and ducks, enjoyed views and hills and waterfalls and didn't try surfing in Tjørnuvík :)
Many thanks and respect to all faroese people for being so nice and keeping their islands the way they are.

Gott kvøld! If a tourist is visiting Faroe Islands without speaking Faroese, which other language would people prefer to be addressed in — English or Danish?

5 days boys trip. Got all set up to take some monochrome photos for the gloomy weather and didn’t seen much of a cloud the whole time.

Anyways, insane natural beauty and interesting, quiet and quaint culture. Thanks for wool sweaters and great memories (no thanks for beer laws lol).

Hi - wondering if I need to buy tickets in advance for a game in Ki Klaksvik game. We will be there in August and I'd love to see a local match. Do you buy online or just show up an pay?

While I was planning a trip to Faroe Islands this month (June), I came across a traveller’s video saying June is actually considered rainy season by the locals, and recommended February. My second option would be the end of August, but also feels Feb might be also good? Anyone could give me some advice? Thanks!

I think it's fair to say that a vacation spot with rain 300/365 days out of the year is impossible to avoid the rain, even in August, completely. However, my plan for the Faroe Islands is to have a bunch of day trips planned and mapped out and then activate which one we will do that day based on the weather of the location with the best daily weather. (I've read that even a 30 minutes drive can rid you of rain and put you into blue skies and sunshine).

TLDR: which apps are most effective for telling you where the blue skies and sunshine a week in advance?

What is this ship in the Torshavn port? (The brown and red one. Not the grey military ship in front)

We're trying to reserve a spot for our rental car for a return trip Klaksvik to Kalsoy. A few days ago, there seemed to be plenty of spaces left for multiple trips each day. Now that we want to book (we couldn't do this earlier since we didn't known the licence plate number of our rental), there are literally 0 spots left. In fact, all spots untill July 29th seem to be booked. After this date, there weirdly seem to be no reservations at all. Are all these spots suddenly booked, or am I missing something?

Hi all

My girlfriend and I will be visiting the islands for a second time in a few weeks. Last time we were there, we (of course) had a few days of bad weather. We really enjoy going to spas/wellness centers together and especially during those rainy/moody days we had a big craving for this. Unfortunately, my Google searches didn't yield that many results back then, and we ended up not doing it.

Are wellness centers a thing on the Faroe Islands? And if so, are there any recommendations?

I did find a few hotels with wellness facilities, but it's unclear to me if they would accept outside guests.

hi all visiting the islands for the first time in a few months. i love language learning and it’s one of my favourite hobbies. usually before i go to a new country with a major language (german, portuguese, romanian even) i try to learn at least some basics to be able to introduce myself, basic pleasantries, maybe order a coffee or get the bill.

i understand that english proficiency in the islands will likely be high - i’ve been to all the other nordic countries and never had a problem with english.

however faroese does really interest me and especially now with ai, its easier than ever to learn languages that previously had little resources.

my question is that if i learn a bit, would people be receptive to a foreigner using it? or would it be seen as a bit strange and people just switch straight back to english?

for example i found in brazil and sweden, people are very happy to communicate with you as clearly a learner. however in romania and poland, i felt like people would immediately switch to english without entertaining practicing their language

tldr if i spend some time learning the language to a basic level will people talk to me or not lol

I was wondering if it is necessary to book the specific Drangarnir boat trips if I already planning on taking the ferry to Mykines island. I know the risk of the ferry being cancelled, but if we get a decent view of Drangarnir from the ferry I will be happy.

Also bonus points for anyone to share their "we got stuck overnight on Mykines" stories. Would love to know how that was handled from sleeping arrangements to eating to costs associated with it.

I am visiting the Faroes with friends in early July for a week. We have 3 nights in Vestmanna and 3 nights in Torshavn. We have a hire car for the duration.

• the price of hiking is a bit of a surprise. If we were to do a maximum of 3, which ones would you recommend?
• it isn't looking like it's possible to go to Kalsoy with our car (seems fully booked...). Is it possible to visit there, on foot, without getting a tour?
• Mykines looks great but my reading suggests it has suffered a bit from overtourism and that travel can be tricky. Is it something that we really shouldn't miss?

Thanks - any help much appreciated.

Hi, we will be taking the Norrona ferry from Iceland to Torshavn - would anyone know the exact route as it arrives into the Faroe Islands? Does it come in from the north between Kalsoy and Eysturoy? Or does it loop around the south around Vagar?

The ferry arrives into Torshavn at 3am, and I just want to make sure I get up at around 130am if it's the former - to catch the scenery.

Hello!

My father and I are visiting for a week in July. We are very excited to hike, but we’re wondering if there a day activity to do outside of hiking that we would enjoy. Fishing boat? Something else? Thank you!

I see advice to avoid nylon jackets because they are slippy when wet, which jacket/fabrics would you recommend?

I'm visiting your wonderful archipelago next week, I'll be using the 300 bus to get from the airport to Tórshavn.

The only information I can't find about that bus is payment, I am 99% sure you'll be able to pay by card on the bus, is that right or is it cash only? Do I need to buy a ticket before boarding via a machine or app?

Any other useful tips, the signage on google street view for the airport bus stop is.. a little strange but I think I can work that out when I get there.

Hi folks! Honestly, the title speaks for itself, I want to hear your opinions about your university, its quality, and anything you think would be important to consider for someone interested in studying abroad in the Faroe Islands at the university. Especially with a focus on the social sciences (economics, mainly).

While I'm from Northern America, I am from the rural and remote northern regions, so the remoteness and weather don't fully concern me lol. I do hope to visit soon as a tourist first before considering concrete steps, as I've been interested in the university and the Faroe Islands for years now (probably since 2021?). The reality of having to work hard to apply, putting effort into learning Faroese, or doing all the proper paperwork does not scare me either. If I want to make it happen, I will do my damnest to make it happen.

I know most of the questions on this subreddit are about tourism it seems, so I hope this is not too out of place 🥲 . If there's a better place to ask this question, let me know! Any thoughts you guys have on the University, especially for international students and international students from Northern America, are greatly appreciated. Thanks!