Europe
Faroe Islands
Eighteen steep, green islands of sea cliffs, hikes and turf-roofed villages. Extremely safe, with English widely spoken. Expensive, the weather changes by the hour, and you need a car or careful bus planning.
- CurrencyDKKUS$1 ≈ kr6.65Details
- Price level94%of US prices (World Bank PPP)
- English4/5Widely spoken
- PlugsType C, K230 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency112Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112
- Tap waterYes, drinkableTap water is excellent and safe everywhere.Details
- LGBTQ+Marriage equalityMarriage legal since 2017.Details
- DrivingOn the rightMost foreign licences are accepted for visits; carry an IDP if yours isn't in Latin script.
Where to go in Faroe Islands
1 place with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
| Place | Safety | Month, comfortable | Best months | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TórshavnCapital city | 5/5 | $3,010–4,210 | May–Sep | — |
When to visit Faroe Islands
May–August for hiking, puffins on Mykines and the longest days; fog and rain can come any day. Winters are dark, windy and wet.
Good to know
Entry
- Not part of the EU or Schengen: a Schengen visa isn't valid unless it states 'valid for the Faroe Islands'.
- If you don't need a visa for Denmark, you usually don't need one here; EU citizens can use a national ID card.
- Flights from Copenhagen leave Schengen, so expect passport control and an EES exit record.
- Since February 2026, paid accommodation adds a sustainability fee of DKK 20 per night, capped at DKK 200.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Hike only where allowed; many popular trails cross private farmland and charge fees.
- Drinks over 2.8% are sold only at Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins state shops.
- Report hitting a sheep to the police so the farmer can claim insurance.
Etiquette
- Pay hiking fees and stay on marked paths; the land is farmed.
- Pilot whale hunts are legal here; avoid confronting locals about them.
- Ólavsøka (28–29 July) is the national festival; book early.
Tipping
Not expected; service is included.
Sources
- Visit Faroe Islands: passport and visa
- Visit Faroe Islands: health and safety
- Visit Faroe Islands: sustainability fee
- Visit Faroe Islands: phones and internet
- Útlendingastovan (Faroese immigration)
- World Bank open data
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