Are you looking for the best things to do in the Faroe Islands? Wondering how many days you need, where to stay, and how to plan the perfect Faroe Islands road trip? Then read on and join us as we spend 5 unforgettable days exploring one of the most beautiful countries we’ve ever visited… and we don’t say that lightly...

We’ve been lucky enough to visit some incredible places, but the Faroe Islands completely blew us away. Dramatic cliffs, tiny villages, grass-roofed houses, waterfalls falling into the sea, roads twisting around fjords, sheep casually owning the place, and some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met.

This trip actually started because of the TV show Trom. We watched it, saw the landscapes, spotted the tiny village of Múli, and basically decided… yep, we need to go there.

So we planned a 5-day Faroe Islands road trip, hiring a car from Vágar Airport and grouping our days by island to keep the itinerary manageable. We based ourselves between Klaksvík and Tórshavn, staying in two of the coolest places we’ve ever booked… a converted boathouse cabin on the side of the fjord in Klaksvík, and a traditional wooden house with a grass roof in Tórshavn… which also happened to be the actual house from Trom!

Here’s our full 5-day Faroe Islands itinerary, including the best things to see, the best scenic drives, where we stayed, and our TrovenTrippers tips for planning your own trip.

How many days do you need in the Faroe Islands?

We spent 5 days in the Faroe Islands and thought it was a brilliant amount of time for a first trip.

It gave us enough time to see the main sights across Vágar, Streymoy, Eysturoy, Borðoy, Kalsoy and the northern islands without feeling like we were constantly rushing from one place to the next.

That said… we could easily have stayed longer.

The Faroe Islands aren’t the kind of place where you simply tick off sights and move on. The drives between places are just as amazing as the viewpoints themselves. You’ll constantly want to stop for photos, pull over by a fjord, watch the clouds roll over the mountains, or wait for a sheep to decide whether it’s crossing the road or just judging your driving.

TrovenTrippers Tip… 5 days is a great length for a first Faroe Islands road trip. You can see a huge amount, but try not to over-plan every hour. The weather changes quickly, and some of the best moments come from random stops along the way.

Hiring a car in the Faroe Islands

For us, hiring a car was the best way to explore the Faroe Islands.

We picked ours up from the airport, which was really easy, and driving around the islands was much simpler than we expected. The roads are in great condition, traffic is light, and the scenery is unreal pretty much everywhere you go.

The hardest part of driving in the Faroe Islands isn’t the roads… it’s keeping your eyes on them.

Every bend seems to reveal another fjord, mountain, waterfall, tiny village, or ridiculous viewpoint. Add in the sheep wandering around like they’ve got full legal ownership of the road, and you definitely need to stay switched on.

There are also tunnels connecting some of the islands, including the famous underwater tunnel roundabout, which is one of the coolest and strangest road trip moments we’ve had. It’s not every day you find yourself driving through a glowing roundabout under the Atlantic Ocean.

TrovenTrippers Tip… hire your car from the airport if you’re flying into Vágar. It makes the trip much easier from the moment you land, especially if you’re planning to visit places like Múlafossur, Trælanípa and Bøur on your first day.

Where to stay in the Faroe Islands

We split our stay between Klaksvík and Tórshavn, and this worked really well for our itinerary.

Staying in Klaksvík

Klaksvík was our base for exploring the northern islands, including Kalsoy, Mikladalur, Trøllanes, Múli and Viðareiði.

We stayed in a converted boathouse cabin right on the side of the fjord, and it was absolutely stunning. Waking up to those views each morning felt like the exact reason you come to the Faroe Islands.

Klaksvík itself also ended up being one of the biggest surprises of the trip. Not because it’s the most famous place in the Faroe Islands, but because the people were unbelievably friendly.

We went to the pub, got chatting to the locals, and somehow ended up getting drunk with them. Which is exactly the kind of travel experience you can never really plan, but always remember.

Staying in Tórshavn

For the second part of the trip, we stayed in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands.

And this wasn’t just any stay.

We booked a traditional wooden house with a grass roof… and it was the actual house from Trom, the TV show that made us want to visit the Faroe Islands in the first place.

So staying there felt like the perfect full-circle moment for the trip. We’d watched the show, fallen in love with the landscapes, planned the journey, visited Múli, and then ended up sleeping in one of the filming locations.

Not bad really.

TrovenTrippers Tip… we’d recommend splitting your stay between Tórshavn and somewhere further north like Klaksvík if you’re doing a 5-day Faroe Islands road trip. It saves driving time and gives you a better feel for different parts of the islands.

Our 5-Day Faroe Islands Road Trip Itinerary

Day 1… Best Things to Do on Vágar Island

Vágar is where most visitors first arrive in the Faroe Islands, as it’s home to the airport. And what a way to start.

Within minutes of picking up the car, you’re already surrounded by mountains, water, tiny villages, and roads that make you want to stop every few seconds.

Vágar is also home to some of the most famous things to see in the Faroe Islands, including Múlafossur Waterfall, Gásadalur, Bøur and Trælanípa.

Bøur… one of the prettiest villages in the Faroe Islands

Our first proper taste of the Faroe Islands is Bøur, a tiny village with traditional grass-roofed houses and views across to the dramatic sea stacks of Tindhólmur and Drangarnir.

It’s exactly the kind of place you picture when you imagine the Faroe Islands… colourful houses, mountains in the background, the sea all around, and a feeling that life here moves at a completely different pace.

There isn’t loads to “do” in Bøur, but that’s kind of the point. Park up, wander around respectfully, take in the views, and enjoy one of the most scenic village settings in the Faroe Islands.

Location: Vágar Island

Gásadalur & Múlafossur Waterfall… the postcard view of the Faroe Islands

If you’ve seen photos of the Faroe Islands before, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Múlafossur Waterfall.

It’s one of the most iconic sights in the country, with the waterfall dropping from the village of Gásadalur straight into the ocean below. Mountains rise behind the village, waves crash below, and everything looks slightly too dramatic to be real.

And somehow, even though it’s one of the most famous places to visit in the Faroe Islands, it still feels wild and peaceful.

We spend ages here just watching the waterfall and taking in the view. It’s the perfect introduction to the Faroe Islands… beautiful, rugged, atmospheric, and completely unforgettable.

Location: Gásadalur, Vágar Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… don’t just take a quick photo and leave. The view changes constantly with the weather, light and clouds, so give yourself time to properly enjoy it.

Trælanípa & the Lake Above the Ocean

Another of the best things to do on Vágar Island is the walk to Trælanípa, famous for the optical illusion where Sørvágsvatn Lake appears to sit high above the ocean.

It’s one of those places that looks almost impossible in photos, and seeing it for yourself is even better.

The walk takes you through open landscape towards the cliffs, with huge views out to sea. When you reach the viewpoint, the angle makes the lake look like it’s floating above the Atlantic, and it’s one of the most unique views in the Faroe Islands.

Location: Near Miðvágur, Vágar Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… this is one of the more weather-dependent stops. If it’s cloudy or misty, you might not get the full effect, so keep your itinerary flexible and go when visibility is best. It was raining on our first day so we didn't go... so we tried again on our last day but it was so foggy we couldn't see anything!

Day 2… Best Things to Do on Streymoy Island

Streymoy is the largest island in the Faroe Islands and home to Tórshavn, Saksun, Tjørnuvík, Vestmanna and some of the most beautiful scenic drives of the whole trip.

This was one of our favourite days, mainly because it included Saksun… one of the most peaceful and beautiful places we’ve ever visited.

Saksun… peaceful, beautiful and completely unforgettable

Saksun was one of our top highlights of the entire Faroe Islands trip.

It’s a tiny village surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and a tidal lagoon, and it feels so peaceful it almost doesn’t seem real.

The setting is absolutely beautiful. Traditional houses sit beneath steep green hills, the church looks out across the valley, and everything feels calm, quiet and untouched.

Some places are impressive because they’re huge and dramatic. Saksun is different. It’s beautiful because of how still it feels.

We loved it here!

Location: Streymoy Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… go early or later in the day if you can. Saksun is at its best when it’s quiet and you can properly soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

Tjørnuvík… black sand, mountain views and giant legends

From Saksun, the drive to Tjørnuvík is another classic Faroe Islands road trip moment.

The village sits at the end of a valley, looking out across a black sand beach towards the sea stacks known as Risin og Kellingin… the Giant and the Witch.

It’s a dramatic little place, with mountains wrapped around the village and waves rolling onto the beach. It feels remote in the best possible way.

Location: Streymoy Island

Fossá Waterfall… one of the highest waterfalls in the Faroe Islands

On the route between Tjørnuvík and the rest of Streymoy, we stop at Fossá Waterfall.

It’s one of the highest waterfalls in the Faroe Islands and is easy to see from the road, making it a great quick stop during a road trip day.

Like so many places in the Faroe Islands, it’s not just the waterfall that’s impressive… it’s the whole setting. Mountains, water, winding roads, and barely anyone around.

Location: Streymoy Island

Vestmanna Sea Cliffs… incredible scenery and bird watching

The Vestmanna Sea Cliffs were another of our absolute favourite experiences in the Faroe Islands.

This is one of the best ways to see the wilder side of the islands, with a boat trip taking you along towering sea cliffs, into caves, past rock formations, and through some incredible coastal scenery.

The scale of the cliffs is amazing, but the birdlife makes it even better. It’s a brilliant experience if you love dramatic landscapes, photography, wildlife, or just want to spend a couple of hours feeling very small next to nature.

This was one of those experiences where we just kept looking at each other like… how is this real?

Location: Vestmanna, Streymoy Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… book ahead if you’re visiting in peak season, and check the weather. Boat trips in the Faroe Islands are always going to depend on conditions, and this is one you really don’t want to miss.

Day 3… Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur and the Capital Area

Tórshavn may be one of the smallest capital cities in the world, but it’s also one of the cutest.

After days of cliffs, fjords and tiny villages, it’s lovely to spend time wandering the colourful streets, harbour area and old town. It still feels very Faroese rather than like a big city, which is exactly why we liked it so much.

Tinganes… the historic heart of Tórshavn

Tinganes is the most beautiful part of Tórshavn and easily one of the best things to see in the capital.

This historic area is full of red wooden buildings, grass roofs, narrow lanes and harbour views. It feels more like walking through a village museum than the centre of a capital city… except it’s still very much alive and in use.

We loved wandering around here, especially because it feels so calm and characterful. There’s no huge city rush, no chaos, no overwhelming crowds… just colourful buildings, sea air and one of the prettiest old towns we’ve visited.

Location: Tórshavn

Tórshavn Cathedral, Old Town and Skansin Fort

While in Tórshavn, we also visit the cathedral, old town streets and Skansin Fort.

Skansin is a small historic fort overlooking the harbour, and it’s worth a quick stop for the views and a bit of history. The cathedral and surrounding streets are easy to explore on foot, and the whole centre is compact enough to enjoy slowly.

This isn’t a capital city where you need a packed checklist. It’s more a place to wander, stop for coffee, look at the harbour, admire the grass roofs, and keep saying “this is cute” every few minutes.

Location: Tórshavn

Kirkjubøur… history, churches and sea views

A short drive from Tórshavn is Kirkjubøur, one of the most historic villages in the Faroe Islands.

Here you’ll find old churches, ruins and traditional buildings in a beautiful coastal setting. It’s an easy trip from the capital and a good way to mix a bit of history into the road trip.

We visit Saint Olav’s Church, Kirkjubøur Church and the old village area, and it’s a really nice contrast to the wild cliffs and waterfalls elsewhere on the islands.

Location: Streymoy Island

Norðradalur and Sornfelli… easy scenic drives from Tórshavn

One of the best things about staying in Tórshavn is how quickly you can be back out in the landscapes.

Norðradalur and Sornfelli are great examples of this. Both are within easy reach of the capital and give you those big Faroese views without needing a full day trip.

Sornfelli is especially good for panoramic views, while the drive towards Norðradalur gives you winding roads, mountain scenery and the kind of landscapes that make you want to pull over every two minutes.

Location: Near Tórshavn, Streymoy Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… if the weather is clear, use any spare time in Tórshavn to drive up to a viewpoint. The Faroe Islands are all about the changing light, and even a short detour can turn into one of your favourite views.

Day 4… Best Things to Do on Eysturoy Island

Eysturoy is made for a scenic road trip.

The drives here are incredible, with mountains, fjords, sea views and tiny villages tucked into dramatic corners of the island.

This is also where you’ll find Gjógv, Funningur, Eiði, Slættaratindur and some brilliant viewpoints across to Risin og Kellingin.

The underwater roundabout… one of the coolest roads in the Faroe Islands

Before we even get to the villages, we need to talk about the underwater roundabout.

The Eysturoy Tunnel connects Streymoy and Eysturoy, and inside it is a lit underwater roundabout beneath the sea.

It sounds bizarre, and it is. But in the best way.

Driving through it feels like something from a sci-fi film rather than a normal road journey. It’s quick, easy, and definitely one of the most unusual things to experience on a Faroe Islands road trip.

TrovenTrippers Tip… have your camera ready before you enter the tunnel if you’re a passenger. It comes up quickly and it’s very cool to capture.

Gjógv… one of the most beautiful villages in the Faroe Islands

Gjógv is one of the most famous villages in the Faroe Islands, and it’s easy to see why.

The village is known for its natural harbour gorge, colourful houses and stunning setting at the northern tip of Eysturoy. The whole place feels dramatic and peaceful at the same time.

We wander around the village, admire the views and take in the scenery. It’s another one of those Faroese places where the attraction isn’t just one specific viewpoint… it’s the whole atmosphere.

Location: Eysturoy Island

Funningur and Funningur Church

Funningur is another beautiful village stop on Eysturoy, with a scenic church and classic Faroese views.

It’s quieter than Gjógv but still well worth adding to your itinerary, especially if you’re already road tripping around the north of the island.

The drive around this area is stunning too, with fjord views and mountain roads that make the journey feel every bit as good as the destination.

Location: Eysturoy Island

Risin og Kellingin viewpoint and Eiði

The Risin og Kellingin sea stacks are linked to one of the Faroe Islands’ most famous legends, about the Giant and the Witch who tried to drag the islands back to Iceland.

You can see them from several viewpoints, including around Eiði and Tjørnuvík, and they make a brilliant photo stop on an Eysturoy road trip.

Even if you don’t know the legend, the view is impressive… two dramatic sea stacks rising from the ocean with cliffs and waves all around.

Location: Eysturoy Island

Slættaratindur views

Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, and even if you’re not hiking it, the surrounding views are amazing.

We’re not here for a big hiking trip, but the road trip scenery around this area is still spectacular. Mountains rise sharply around you, clouds drift across the peaks, and the whole landscape feels wild and cinematic.

Location: Eysturoy Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… even if you don’t plan to hike, Eysturoy is worth exploring by car. Some of the best views are from the roads and viewpoints between villages.

Day 5… Kalsoy, Klaksvík and the Northern Islands

Our northern islands day is one of the most memorable of the whole trip.

This is where we visit Kalsoy, The Seal Woman statue, Múli, Kunoy Park and spend more time around Klaksvík… which also gives us one of our favourite people moments of the trip.

Klaksvík… fjord views and the friendliest locals

Klaksvík is the second-largest town in the Faroe Islands and a great base for exploring the north.

It might not have the same immediate “postcard village” fame as Saksun or Gjógv, but we absolutely loved our time here.

Our converted boathouse cabin on the fjord was incredible, and the town itself gave us one of the best local experiences of the trip.

We headed to the pub, got talking to people, and ended up having such a fun night with the locals. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming and easy to chat to… and by the end of the night we were very much reminded that some of the best travel memories happen when you stop chasing viewpoints and just talk to people.

Location: Borðoy Island

Kalsoy… tunnels, views and one very cool statue

Kalsoy is one of the most scenic and atmospheric islands we visit.

You reach it by ferry from Klaksvík, and once you arrive, the island feels narrow, dramatic and remote. The roads pass through tunnels and tiny settlements, with huge views opening up between the mountains and sea.

It’s a brilliant little adventure and feels different from the other islands.

Location: Kalsoy Island

The Seal Woman statue in Mikladalur

The Seal Woman statue, or Kópakonan, was one of our top highlights in the Faroe Islands.

The statue itself is beautiful and unusual, but it’s the setting that makes it so special. She stands by the sea in Mikladalur, surrounded by waves, cliffs and mountains.

It’s such a cool sight… part legend, part artwork, part dramatic coastal viewpoint.

We loved it here.

Location: Mikladalur, Kalsoy Island

TrovenTrippers Tip… don’t rush Kalsoy just for the famous lighthouse hike. Even if you’re not doing the hike, Mikladalur and The Seal Woman statue make the island completely worth visiting.

Trøllanes… the hike we decided to skip

Further north on Kalsoy is Trøllanes, the tiny village at the end of the road and the starting point for the famous Kallur Lighthouse hike.

We had this on our original list, but decided not to do it in the end as we didn’t fancy the hike on this trip. And that’s one of the good things about Kalsoy… you don’t have to do the lighthouse hike for the island to be worth visiting.

The ferry journey, the tunnels, the dramatic roads and The Seal Woman statue in Mikladalur still made Kalsoy one of our favourite parts of the Faroe Islands.

Location: Kalsoy Island

Múli… the ghost village from Trom

Múli was one of the places we were most excited to visit, because it was one of the reasons we wanted to come to the Faroe Islands in the first place.

After watching Trom, we became fascinated by the landscapes and the remote villages, and Múli really stuck with us.

Visiting it in real life feels surreal.

It’s often described as a ghost village, and it sits in such a dramatic location beneath the mountains. There’s something really atmospheric about it… quiet, remote, slightly eerie, but also incredibly beautiful.

For us, this wasn’t just another stop on the itinerary. It was one of those personal travel moments where a place you’ve seen on screen suddenly becomes real.

Location: Borðoy Island

Kunoy Park… the Faroe Islands’ tiny forest

Kunoy Park was one of the most unexpected little stops of the trip.

The Faroe Islands aren’t exactly known for forests… in fact, this is one of the few places where you can properly see trees. After days of dramatic cliffs, open mountains, fjords and windswept villages, walking into a tiny woodland felt strangely exciting.

It’s not a huge place, but that’s what makes it so interesting. In most countries, a small park with trees might not feel like a big deal. In the Faroe Islands, it feels like a complete change of scenery.

It’s a lovely short stop if you’re exploring the northern islands and want to see a different side of the Faroese landscape.

Location: Kunoy Island

Best Things to Do in the Faroe Islands

If you’re planning a trip and trying to prioritise the best things to do in the Faroe Islands, these were our favourites:

1. Visit Saksun

Peaceful, beautiful, atmospheric and one of our favourite places we’ve ever visited. Saksun is an absolute must-see.

2. See Múlafossur Waterfall in Gásadalur

The classic Faroe Islands postcard view… and yes, it really is worth it.

3. Take a boat trip to the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs

Incredible cliffs, sea caves, bird watching and dramatic coastal scenery. One of the best experiences of the trip.

4. Visit Kalsoy and The Seal Woman statue

A brilliant island adventure and one of the coolest statues we’ve seen, in an amazing setting.

5. Explore Tórshavn and Tinganes

Tiny, colourful, historic and ridiculously cute for a capital city.

6. Stay somewhere unique

A boathouse cabin on a fjord. A grass-roofed house from Trom. The Faroe Islands have some amazing stays, and they make the trip feel even more special.

7. Road trip around Eysturoy

Gjógv, Funningur, Eiði, Risin og Kellingin viewpoints and some of the best scenic drives in the country.

8. Visit Múli

Especially if you’ve watched Trom. It’s remote, atmospheric and totally different from the more famous tourist stops.

9. Drive through the underwater roundabout

A very quick experience… but also a very cool one.

10. Get chatting to locals in Klaksvík

Not everything has to be a viewpoint. Our night out with locals in Klaksvík was one of the best memories of the whole trip.

Is the Faroe Islands good for a road trip?

Yes… the Faroe Islands are amazing for a road trip.

The roads are quiet, well-maintained and incredibly scenic. Distances are manageable, the islands are connected by tunnels, bridges and ferries, and every journey feels like part of the experience.

It’s not like driving somewhere where you’re just trying to get from A to B. In the Faroe Islands, the road is the attraction.

You’ll pass waterfalls, fjords, mountain villages, sheep, cliffs, tiny churches, and views that make you question whether you should pull over for the tenth time in twenty minutes.

Which you probably should.

TrovenTrippers Tip… build extra time into every drive. Not because the roads are difficult, but because you’ll keep wanting to stop.

Practical tips for visiting the Faroe Islands

Plan your itinerary by island

This worked really well for us. Rather than zig-zagging across the country, we grouped sights by island… Vágar one day, Streymoy another, Eysturoy another, and the northern islands from Klaksvík.

It made the trip feel much smoother and helped us see a lot without wasting time.

Keep plans flexible for the weather

The weather changes quickly in the Faroe Islands. One minute you might have sunshine, the next you’re in mist, rain or wind.

That’s part of the charm, but it does mean you need to stay flexible. If you get a clear window for a big viewpoint, take it.

Watch out for sheep

They are everywhere. On hills, by the roads, next to car parks, and occasionally exactly where you need to drive.

They’re part of what makes the Faroe Islands so charming, but they also mean you need to pay attention on the roads.

Don’t underestimate the smaller villages

Some of our favourite places were tiny villages where there wasn’t much to “do” in the usual sense. Saksun, Bøur, Gjógv and Múli are all about the setting, atmosphere and views.

Book key experiences ahead

If you’re planning to do the Vestmanna Sea Cliffs boat trip or take the ferry to Kalsoy, check times and book or plan ahead where needed. These are the kind of experiences you’ll want to build your day around.

Our Faroe Islands Road Trip Route

Our 5-day Faroe Islands itinerary looked something like this:

Day 1… Vágar Island

Bøur, Gásadalur, Múlafossur Waterfall, Trælanípa and the Lake Above the Ocean

Day 2… Streymoy Island

Saksun, Tjørnuvík, Fossá Waterfall and Vestmanna Sea Cliffs

Day 3… Tórshavn and the capital area

Tinganes, Tórshavn Cathedral, Old Town, Skansin, Kirkjubøur, Norðradalur and Sornfelli

Day 4… Eysturoy Island

Underwater roundabout, Gjógv, Funningur, Eiði, Risin og Kellingin viewpoint and Slættaratindur views

Day 5… Northern Islands

Klaksvík, Kalsoy, Mikladalur, The Seal Woman, Múli and Kunoy Park. Trøllanes was on our original list for the Kallur Lighthouse hike, but we skipped the hike on this trip.

Would we recommend visiting the Faroe Islands?

Yes. Completely. Absolutely.

The Faroe Islands are now genuinely our favourite country we’ve ever visited.

It’s hard to explain just how special it feels until you’re there. The scenery is ridiculous, the roads are incredible, the villages are beautiful, the people are lovely, and the whole place feels like somewhere you can’t quite believe is real.

It has all the things we love in a trip…

World-class scenery? Everywhere. Literally everywhere.

Scenic road trips? Some of the best driving we’ve ever done.

Unique stays? A fjord-side boathouse cabin and the actual house from Trom.

Local experiences? Getting drunk with locals in Klaksvík definitely counts.

Wildlife and nature? Sea cliffs, bird watching, sheep, waterfalls and endless views.

Film and TV locations? Múli and our grass-roofed Trom house made the whole trip feel even more personal.

If you’re thinking about visiting the Faroe Islands, do it.

Just hire a car, give yourself enough time, pack for every kind of weather, and prepare to pull over constantly because the views are almost unfairly beautiful.

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