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]]>When visiting these islands, you are always within sight of the sea. Keep an eye out for migrating whales, dolphins, and habor porpoise. On the cliffs, many species of seabird nest, including guillemot, gannet, and puffins. There are also many interesting species of plant that are unique or mostly seen on these islands, including varieties of colorful mosses which grow on rocks on top of headlands.
Several words come to mind when describing the Faroese landscapes – wild, rugged, desolate, beautiful, atmospheric. If you are a fan of challenging, windswept places, then the Faroe Islands are for you. Although summer temperatures can be warm and pleasant, rain lashes these islands throughout the year and storms turn the sea dark and choppy. Stay in a snug cabin, and take hikes around the coastline to really appreciate the extremity of these islands.
The food culture on the Faroe Islands is fascinating, as the harsh conditions and realities of island life make the menu limited, but full of ingenuity. Try some of the famous fermented meat and fish (not for the faint of heart!), or more succulent island lamb, which is served with some of the hardy vegetables which do manage to grow in this intense environment. Fish is served at almost every meal, given that the islands maintain their proud tradition of fishing.
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]]>Tórshavn is the capital of the islands and has the most activities to do than the other cities. There are some special times of the year where things happen in the capital, like the Tórshavn Jazz Festival which usually occurs sometime in August. This music festival is a week long and is visited by people from all around the world.
If you want to experience some sporting events in the capital, there is actually a thriving scene! In the capital there are many football teams, but following behind that is handball. You can experience both of these sports as well as occasional tournaments.
The Faroe Islands are a haven for nature and outdoor activities. There are some out-of-this-world places that you won’t find anywhere else, such as Lake Sørvágsvatn, also called Lake Leitisvatn, but is colloquially called “the lake over the ocean”. This is because from certain angles it actually looks like the lake is floating over the ocean. It is located on the island of Vagar, and is also the largest lake on the islands.
Slættaratindur is the tallest mountain on the islands and is located on the island of Eysturoy. This mountain has a lot of significance to the residents as they climb it to celebrate the summer solstice, but is beautiful to enjoy all year round. There are two trails to get to the summit, one that is 4 hours and the other that is one, so it’s really doable for hikers of all skills.
On every island there are diving tours available, and there is quite a lot to check out. The Faroe Islands are said to have some of the cleanest water in the world, so it makes it an ideal place for divers. Although the water is chilly, if you are a diver, you can’t miss out on this activity.
KOKS Restaurant is not your typical Faroese place. They are a fine dining, multi-course restaurant that gets their products from the locals and the natural surroundings, even going to neighbors for ingredients. They also have a Michelin star, the first ever on the Faroe Islands.
In the capital there are many steakhouses and regular restaurants, but also a unique sushi restaurant that only uses local seafood! Everything is super fresh and has a great Faroese twist, so check it out!
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]]>The post Why The Faroe Islands Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination appeared first on Traveler Master.
]]>When visiting these islands, you are always within sight of the sea. Keep an eye out for migrating whales, dolphins, and habor porpoise. On the cliffs, many species of seabird nest, including guillemot, gannet, and puffins. There are also many interesting species of plant that are unique or mostly seen on these islands, including varieties of colorful mosses which grow on rocks on top of headlands.
Several words come to mind when describing the Faroese landscapes – wild, rugged, desolate, beautiful, atmospheric. If you are a fan of challenging, windswept places, then the Faroe Islands are for you. Although summer temperatures can be warm and pleasant, rain lashes these islands throughout the year and storms turn the sea dark and choppy. Stay in a snug cabin, and take hikes around the coastline to really appreciate the extremity of these islands.
The food culture on the Faroe Islands is fascinating, as the harsh conditions and realities of island life make the menu limited, but full of ingenuity. Try some of the famous fermented meat and fish (not for the faint of heart!), or more succulent island lamb, which is served with some of the hardy vegetables which do manage to grow in this intense environment. Fish is served at almost every meal, given that the islands maintain their proud tradition of fishing.
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]]>The post The Faroe Islands: Denmark’s Best Kept Secret appeared first on Traveler Master.
]]>Tórshavn is the capital of the islands and has the most activities to do than the other cities. There are some special times of the year where things happen in the capital, like the Tórshavn Jazz Festival which usually occurs sometime in August. This music festival is a week long and is visited by people from all around the world.
If you want to experience some sporting events in the capital, there is actually a thriving scene! In the capital there are many football teams, but following behind that is handball. You can experience both of these sports as well as occasional tournaments.
The Faroe Islands are a haven for nature and outdoor activities. There are some out-of-this-world places that you won’t find anywhere else, such as Lake Sørvágsvatn, also called Lake Leitisvatn, but is colloquially called “the lake over the ocean”. This is because from certain angles it actually looks like the lake is floating over the ocean. It is located on the island of Vagar, and is also the largest lake on the islands.
Slættaratindur is the tallest mountain on the islands and is located on the island of Eysturoy. This mountain has a lot of significance to the residents as they climb it to celebrate the summer solstice, but is beautiful to enjoy all year round. There are two trails to get to the summit, one that is 4 hours and the other that is one, so it’s really doable for hikers of all skills.
On every island there are diving tours available, and there is quite a lot to check out. The Faroe Islands are said to have some of the cleanest water in the world, so it makes it an ideal place for divers. Although the water is chilly, if you are a diver, you can’t miss out on this activity.
KOKS Restaurant is not your typical Faroese place. They are a fine dining, multi-course restaurant that gets their products from the locals and the natural surroundings, even going to neighbors for ingredients. They also have a Michelin star, the first ever on the Faroe Islands.
In the capital there are many steakhouses and regular restaurants, but also a unique sushi restaurant that only uses local seafood! Everything is super fresh and has a great Faroese twist, so check it out!
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