Hi all. I’m a 21 M and I want to go to the Faroe Islands this March as my first solo trip and to celebrate my 22nd birthday. I play to stay for around 8 days or so. I had a few questions in regard to the entire trip though.

1. Nature is huge for me, without a doubt the main reason I want to go. I’m from New England so I’m prepared for bad weather, we have basically 7/8ish months of winter here so I’m used to wet cold and unpredictable weather (obviously not to the extent as the Faroe Islands have but you get my point) My question is, will it be safe to explore the islands nature by myself in March? I don’t plan to do any crazy hikes, but I heard there are numerous easy walks/locations to walk to see beautiful views. Will these walks be safe for me to walk on my own? I am interested in Klakkur but I understand that hike may be dangerous to do on my own, does the same go for the witches finger and Kallur lighthouse?

2. Do I need to rent a car? I’d prefer to limit my expenses as I’m 21 and I’m by no means rich, but I do have a good paying job and I should be able to support myself just fine without splurging. Is public transport going to be ok? I understand the days are short, does that mean the bus’s run shorter as well? Also is there Uber/taxi’s/any other form of public transport that would be viable to explore the entire place in 8 days?

3. Housing. I know this will be the offseason so prices will be down, should I stay at a hotel, hostel, or airbnb? I have backpacked Central America and stayed at hostels plenty of times, so I’m not worried about sacrificing comfort, this is something that’s totally cool with me.

4. What are some just do/see location/things that I absolutely shouldn’t miss. I love the winter atmosphere and would love to do things unique to their culture, particularly in this time of year if anything applies. Let me know your suggestions!

5. Lastly, any other advice/tips/ things I should do? I plan to fly from Boston to Copenhagen then from there to the Islands. I’ve traveled a fair share and have been to the UAE, Central America, Iberian peninsula, and Morocco, so I have a good sense of how to carry myself in a foreign country.

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to answer :)

Edit: Should also mention im very big into photography

Hi everyone, I'm a 24y guy from Brazil and I would like to know more about the country, things like:

• How the local people are to Foreigners? • Job oportunities • How much costs to live there? • How long takes to get citizenship? • Houses, Cars and driving license are expensive?

So I'm learning danish already If I can't live there I still would still have Danmark as a choice. Why Faroe Islands are my first choice as a country to maybe live? The fact is small country, probaly very safe, quiet and If I have kids someday they wouldnt have to worry about violence like in Brazil and many more things

I have european ancestries but none of those countries couldn''t get my atention enough to maybe try to live on one of those, but If I ran out of options they would be my pick on maybe moving, since Brazil is getting worse year after year.

But I hope u guys can have some time to reply and help me on this possible journey, I hope u all have a nice day :)

Hello!

I'm a 19-year-old from Sweden, and I recently graduated from gymnasium. I’m hoping to get some advice and help from you! :)

I’d like to spend 2-3 months working abroad, and I’m very interested in coming to your country. I’m currently looking at job opportunities through Nordjobb, but I was wondering if you know of any other websites or resources where I could find jobs?

I’m open to almost anything and have a lot of experience as a waitress.

Thank you!

//The Swede :)

Kære færinger

Jeg er uddannet lærer, der har været på ferie på Færøerne - og i den grad har forelsket mig i det skønne land. Jeg kunne godt tænke mig at arbejde på en skole på Færøerne. Det er jo meget normalt, at mange danske lærere arbejder på Grønland - så jeg tænkte, om det var muligt at gøre det samme på Færøerne.

Er der nogen herinde, der ved, om det muligt at få job på en skole, selvom man ikke taler færøsk? Jeg synes ikke rigtig Google hjælper mig.

Hej med jer. Jeg hedder Albert Beenfeldt, og jeg er en dansk journalist. Jeg arbejder på en historie om det som mange af jer nok kender som 'Golden Maps' - en fil der bliver delt, der indeholder eksplicitte billeder af en lang række færøske kvinder uden deres samtykke.

Jeg arbejder på at beskrive, hvordan mappen har spredt sig, hvor udbredt den er, hvilke konsekvenser mappen har haft for de involverede kvinder, og hvad politiet har gjort i indsatsen mod spredningen. Historien er til mit afsluttende bachelorprojekt, og vil formentlig blive solgt videre til et dansk medie senere i processen.

Jeg vil gerne tale med alle, der på den ene eller anden måde kender til mappen. Jeg er klar over, at det kan være et ømtåleligt emne. Alle henvendelser behandles 100 procent anonymt, og intet af hvad jeg får at vide bliver delt videre, medmindre vi er helt enige om at have aftalt andet.

Hvis du har lyst til at dele noget med mig, så kontakt mig meget gerne her på Reddit, på albertbpetersen@gmail.com, eller på +4542188260. Jeg kan fanges på Whatsapp eller den krypterede beskedtjeneste Signal på samme nummer.

🇬🇧from November 2’nd until new years eve, they are hunting hares in the mountains. Please do not walk in the outfield in this period. We can not guarantee your safety. There is no hare shooting on Sundays, therefor it is safe to walk in the mountains on Sundays.

🇫🇴Nú er haruskjóting á skránni. Frá nú av og árið út kann haruskjóting vera, men sunnudag er friður, so tá er trygt at fara ein túr í hagan. Annars skulu fólk halda seg vekk.

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Hi everyone, the title says it all:

Now that Sandoy is connected to the "mainland" by a tunnel, why do the ferries to and from Suðuroy still go to Tórshavn? Wouldn't it be much more efficient and convenient if they left from Sandoy now? That would shorten the trip significantly.

Don't use this company. The guy is a fraud and owning money to a lot of people, including me. His office is not existing anymore at Vagar airport. Locals told me that he was kicked out for bad business practices. His business is set to be dissolved by the end of the year but he is still renting cars over his website while selling the cars off on second hand websites. What a douche...

Hi everyone, if someone has already answered this before then I'd love to see the thread, but if not:

I am staying in faroe islands for 10 days, and would like to visit a few islands and so lots of walking, stay in a few places etc. what is public transport like in August, and would you recomend I hire a car? I normally try to use public transport when I travel but depending on infrastructure this can be difficult!

if anyone has any thoughts/experiences on either car hire in Faroe Islands or with public transport id love to hear them.

thanks! Cameron

Allons nous pouvoir sortir de la maison?? Faire des promenades sans danger? Rude climat?🙂

For the past year I’ve consider moving to the Faroe Islands for work. I understand this is might be a strange/unique decision because of the climate, the language, the differences with other cultures but I have done research and is one of my best options (also with Iceland). What are some things that I should consider before taking the next step? I have EU passport, but not a nordic one. I heard that there’s people from Philipines, Nigeria, Thailand, Romania (among other countries of course)and would love to hear some of those stories/experiences of how they got there and if they like their life as of today!

Should I learn danish, or better focus in some Faroese resources?

Thank you! Have a nice day

Hello! I’ve been living and working here for almost 1,5 years with a work and residence permit. I have the opportunity to work for a foreign company while still living here. Is there anyone who has experience with this? Living in the Faroe Islands as a non-Faroese but working for a non-Faroese company? The internet isn’t providing me answers…

A 24-hour travel ticket for 100 DKK, a three-day travel ticket for 200 DKK, or a seven-day travel ticket for 400 DKK.

I’m planning a trip to the Faroe Islands in May and would love to hear from those who have been there around May or live there. What can I expect in terms of temperature, rainfall, and overall conditions? Is it a good time for hiking and exploring the islands? Thanks in advance!

Hello,

Looking to open a bank account in the Faroe Islands early next year and wanted to deposit a few thousand USD to it. Is there a bank there that will convert it for me or what is the best way to make this happen. I was thinking of bringing physical cash but if not accepted I can also wire the money.

Also can I open a bank account online or do I have to go in person?

Hello fellow Redditors! My wife and I are looking for places to go on vacations. We usually prefer to avoid other tourists as much as possible and love traveling in winter, hiking and just enjoy the natural scenery . We've always wanted to visit the Islands but I'm worried about the amount of daylight we're going to get and if it's going to be enough for hikes.

Is there going to be enough to do if we go in December.

*We've already seen the Northern lights so while beautiful it's not a must do activity for us.

Thank you for your advice!

Hello! I would love to visit the islands and I’ve came across affordable tickets for next year. March-April and between August and October. I was wondering what time is better to visit and also avoid the dolphin slaughtering… I wouldn’t like to be there when it happens.

Thank you:)

Hello, I am leaving Faroe Islands soon, after a few months stay. There is some quality hiking and outdoor gear and tools I won't be bringing back with me as I'll only fly with a carry-on. What I would like to ask you Is wether there is an active online marketplace in Faroe Islands where I could post this gear for sale (for cheap ofc). In Norway, we have finn.no, for example. Something like that.

Thank you :)

I'm planning a trip to Europe with majority of the time in Italy -> then a week or so in Switzerland -> and finally Faroe Islands.

I know the standard Schengen Visa doesn't apply to Faroe Islands. I've also read a ton about how difficult it is to get a Schengen visa issued by Denmark if you're in Groups 2+ (me being a citizen of a group 2 country) according to the Executive Order on Aliens' Access to Denmark that was issued 2022. It seems to suggest that I'd need a "host" to even be considered. However, at the end of document, it says these procedures don't apply to Faroe Islands.

1. I'm assuming since Italy is where I'd spend most of my trip by number of days, that I'd apply for the Schengen Visa there. Is that right?

2. If that's the case, would I then need to get a visa for Faroe Islands issued by Denmark? I assume Denmark is the only authority who can issue such a visa, not Italy.

3. If 2 is true, would I need a "host" to apply for Faroe Islands visa? Or would the valid Schengen Visa from Italy already be good enough?

Thanks for the help. I plan to call the consulate of Denmark for official advice, but it's always helpful to hear any perspectives from others in similar situations. If I need a "host"... I guess it will be nearly impossible to ever visit.

Are there any stores in fø that sell goth and/ or emo clothes? Like boots, shoes, skirts, fishnets ect. Thank you :)

Looking to bring an upward of 4 checked bags with me as I am moving to the Faroe Islands next year for 6 months and then moving to Denmark. Do either airlines allow you to purchase that many extra checked bags or are there any other cheaper options to get stuff there. Shipping from my home has been quoted at $800 an item from Washington DC so it appear flying one checked item and a carryon at a time is somehow cheaper even if I weren’t to purchase extra bags.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Everyone, I'm visiting The Faroes for a week with my vehicle from Canada that needs specific engine oil

I'm looking for
Shell Ultra Helix 5W-40
or
Total Quartz 9000 5W-40

Does anyone know a place that sells shell or Total engine oils?

(If I have no luck online my plan is to start asking at the tire shop/oil change places and the car dealers)

Thanks,

Are there are shops in the Faroe Islands that sell trans items?

Hej alle fra Færøerne! Jeg er blevet nysgerrig over om der er nogen fra Færøerne der har prøvet på at gro chilier og andre planter? Efter at jeg har læst at der kan være op til 250 dage med skyer/tåge og mangel på sol er jeg blevet nysgerrig over om det overhovedet er muligt at gro planter og specielt chilier.

Hejsa,

Vi er en lille gruppe studerende fra Roskilde Universitet, der er interesserede i at lære mere om jeres kultur, madvaner, samfund og hvordan I forholder jer til naturen omkring jer.

Vi regner med at komme til Færøerne fra d. 4. til 8. november og vil rigtig gerne interviewe nogle lokale, som har lyst til at fortælle os om jeres samfund og kultur. Interviewene er meget uformelle og handler om at høre jeres egne historier og perspektiver.

Hvis du (eller nogen, du kender) har lyst til at deltage eller bare vil høre mere, så skriv endelig til mig! Vi vil virkelig sætte pris på det og glæder os til at lære jeres unikke ø-liv bedre at kende.

Tak på forhånd!😊

Jeg skal snart på Færøerne, og skal begå mig i arbejdssammenhænge. Af respekt har jeg forsøgt at læse lidt op på kulturen på Færøerne (og for ikke at komme galt afsted). Det jeg kan finde beskriver færinge som traditionelle, lidt reserverede mennesker, hvor familien har en stor betydning (generaliseret).

Er der noget jeg skal / kan være opmærksom på? Ting man ikke siger eller spørg ind til?

My brother and I bought this hunk of whale meat, but we are unsure how to prepare it. Do you boil it, fry it, or eat it raw? I’m going to make a video when I try it, so I want to make sure I prepare it correctly.

During our trip my family has finished an impressive amount of beer. 😂 The problem is we have over 30 empty beer cans and we don’t know where to recycle them. Is there anywhere in Torshavn?