At this point, you know how much we were looking forward to visiting the Faroe Islands, so let’s dive right into our arrival there. If you’re a fan of Iceland, you’ll likely love the Faroe Islands too. While they’re quite different in many ways, both islands offer breathtaking scenery that will leave you amazed.
After landing at the airport, we made our way to Torshavn, the capital, where we stayed at Hotel Føroyar. This hotel, redesigned by someone notable (whose name escapes me), is where island dignitaries stay—everyone from Bill Clinton to Bryan Adams. Does that make me a dignitary too? My ego likes to think so! The cozy, Scandinavian vibe of the hotel is a welcome respite from the cold Faroese winds.
We arrived late the first night, so we didn’t do much other than eat. Fortunately, our itinerary for the week was already planned, so we had no worries there. The next morning, we set out on our first adventure on the islands, surrounded by fog.
Something worth mentioning is how hard it is to drive anywhere in the Faroe Islands without stopping to take in the stunning views. These islands feel like nowhere else. If Iceland is the land of fire and ice, then the Faroes are the land of countless waterfalls.
Our first stop was Sørvágsvatn, also known as Leitisvatn. I won’t go into the details as Lloyd has already covered how to visit this incredible lake by the cliffs. I took an excessive number of photos during our hour-long hike to the viewpoint, so I just had to share them—even if it might be Sørvágsvatn overload!
The rock piles below are traditional markers used by fishermen and villagers to navigate the islands, much like those found elsewhere in Europe.
Initially, I thought the hike would be quick and easy—like a 20-minute dash. While the climb is gradual, it took just over an hour, and despite the cold, I ended up shedding my jumper midway to cool down.
Seeing Sørvágsvatn was a big deal for me, especially after having seen it so often on Pinterest. It truly lived up to its hype. For the best views, you need to inch towards the edge. At one point, I wished I had a drone to capture it all, but you still get a breathtaking view from the top.
I have to admit, the first time I saw a photo of this place, I thought it was photoshopped. It seemed unbelievable that such a lake could exist at the edge of a mountain, but seeing it in person was incredible.
After enjoying the view and realizing we were running late for our next appointment at the harbor on another island, we hurried back to the car. The return journey was much easier than the climb up!
It wasn’t a bad spot for a picnic, right? By the time we reached the car, we worried we’d be late for our next tour. I’d love to share more about that part of the journey, but I’ve run out of space for photos!
