Arrive early into Copenhagen and spend the day exploring the city.
Faroe Islands 3-Day Self Drive


Overview
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
When 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.
Your Trip, Your Way
This itinerary is just a starting point—a flavour of what’s possible. Whether you want to tweak the pace, upgrade your hotel, or deepen the culinary immersion, we’ll design your perfect trip from scratch.
Day by Day Itinerary
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 Nordic Experience Curators will share with you some recommended locations to visit.
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.
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.
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.
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