The best time to visit the Faroe Islands is from May to September. During this time, the weather can be relatively mild, and the days are longer with almost 19 hours of sunlight in the height of Summer.

This makes it a perfect time for visitors to explore the islands’ natural beauty, including its rugged coastline, fjords, and waterfalls, for an extended period.

Trip Includes:

  • Accommodation

  • Car Hire

  • Excursions as listed in the itinerary

© Finnur Justinussen/visitfaroeislands.com

When To Visit

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • Best time to visit
  • Good time to visit
  • Average time to visit

The best time to visit the Faroe Islands is during the summer months, from June to August. During this time, the weather can be relatively mild, and the days are longer with almost 19 hours of sunlight.

This makes it a perfect time for visitors to explore the islands’ natural beauty, including its rugged coastline, fjords, and waterfalls, for an extended period.

Fly to Copenhagen

Day 1

Explore Denmark's capital city

Arrive early into Copenhagen and spend the day exploring the city.

Martin Heiberg
Day 2

Denmark to the Faroe Islands

Depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive at Vágar airport in the Faroe Islands.

Here your rental car will be waiting for you to being your self-drive discovery of the Faroe Islands.

Before you head into the capital city of Tórshavn we recommend you take a short sightseeing tour on the island. Our Adventure Artists will share with you some recommended locations to visit.

visitfaroeislands.com
Ólavur Frederiksen/visitfaroeislands.com
Day 3

Explore Torshavn

Spend the day exploring the capital city, Torshavn, there is the old part of town “úti áReyni” and the parliament “Tinganes” along with a variety of craft shops and charming cafés.

Then spend the afternoon discovering the historical village Kirkjubøur. The village is known as the old cultural centre of the Faroe Islands.

In the afternoon head out on Vestmanna sea cliffs excursions – a must to get to see the islands from the water.

In the evening enjoy a Faroese Culture Evening.

enjoy.fo
visitfaroeislands.com
Day 4

Explore the North

Today you will head out to discover the northern part of the island. This part of the Faroe Islands is composed of six small islands: Borðoy, Kunoy, Kalsoy, Viðoy, Svínoy and Fugloy. If you are interested in churches, we recommend a stop at Christians kirkjan in Klaksvík, known to be the most beautiful church on the island.

A drive to the northernmost village Viðareiði is highly recommended since the nature, mountains and surroundings are breathtaking. Return in the evening for you final night in Torshavn.

Philipp Waldhauer/visitfaroeislands.com
visitfaroeislands.com
Day 5

Travel back to Copenhagen

Take your morning flight back to Copenhagen and spend a night in the city – with the option of extending your stay here to discover more of the city or going further afield to see places such as Aarhus and Odense.

Photo Credit: Jacob Jensen & Simon Lau
Copenhagen / Astrid Maria Rasmussen

Fly home from Copenhagen