Arrival in Tórshavn and coastal settling
Arrive at Vágar Airport
Your flight lands on Vágar island. Collect your rental car and drive 40 minutes to Tórshavn, the capital. Stop at the viewpoint above Tórshavn Harbour for your first views of the islands' dramatic geography and the distinctive turf-roofed houses of the old town.
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Check into accommodation and lunch
Settle into your hotel in central Tórshavn. Walk to Kústalæ, a harborside neighbourhood, and have fresh fish soup or fish and chips at a local café overlooking the water. Most places here serve traditional Faroese fare at around £12-18 per person. Search hotels →
Explore Tórshavn's old town on foot
Wander through the cobbled lanes of the old town with its historic turf-roofed houses and Tinganes parliament building. Visit the small Faroese Museum to understand the islands' Viking heritage and maritime culture. Entry is around £7 per person.
Evening dinner and harbour walk
Dine at a restaurant along the harbour, trying local lamb or fresh caught fish, with mains around £20-28 per person. After dinner, walk the waterfront as the May evening light lingers well past 21:00.
Northern islands and sea cliffs
Drive to Viðareiði village and hike to Enniberg cliffs
Drive north to Viðareiði, the northernmost village in the Faroes. Begin a moderate 90-minute hike up towards the Enniberg cliffs, among the highest sea cliffs in the world at 754 metres. The path climbs through sheep pastures and wild moorland with views across the strait to the open Atlantic. Bring waterproof gear as weather changes rapidly.
Packed lunch at altitude
Eat lunch with a view near the clifftop, taking in the remote northern coastline and the bird colonies nesting in the rock faces below.
Ferry from Klaksvík to Kalsoy
Drive south to Klaksvík, the Faroes' second largest town, and board the small passenger and car ferry to Kalsoy island. Ferries run a handful of times daily and the crossing takes around 20 minutes. Check the current timetable before setting out as services are limited. Once on Kalsoy, drive the single-lane road north to Kallur Lighthouse, a birdwatching hotspot where you can spot puffins, gannets, and kittiwakes in May without a strenuous walk.
Dinner in Klaksvík or return to Tórshavn
Return by ferry to Klaksvík and either eat dinner there at one of the town's small restaurants, or drive back to Tórshavn for a more substantial meal. Budget around £16-24 per person for a simple dinner.
Eastern cliffs and the village of Eiði
Drive to Eiði and Gjógv village
Cross to the north island to reach Eiði, one of the Faroes' most dramatically situated villages, perched on cliffs above narrow ravines. Stop at Gjógv, 15 minutes away by car, where a natural tunnel of basalt columns emerges from the sea. Walk down to the pebble beach and sea cave at low tide.
Hiking the Eiði plateau
Complete a 2-hour loop hike on the plateau above Eiði village, passing stone monuments and reaching Slættaratindur peak at 886 metres. On clear days you see across to Iceland. The path is well-marked but exposed and windy in May.
Lunch at Gjógv or Eiði
Return and eat a warming meal at the café in Gjógv or the small shop in Eiði, serving typical Faroese lamb and potatoes for around £14-18 per person.
Return drive and Vestmanna sunset
Drive back towards Tórshavn but detour to Vestmanna on the west coast. Stop at Vestmanna Seabirds Cliffs, a dramatic 700-metre wall of columnar basalt where puffins breed in May. The evening light transforms the landscape into rich bronze tones.
Simple dinner and evening rest
Return to Tórshavn for a light dinner, perhaps ramen or a burger at a casual spot, around £10-14 per person, then rest after two full days of hiking.
Drangarnir boat tour and Gásadalur waterfall
Drangarnir Sea Stacks Boat Tour
Join a 90-minute boat tour from Sørvágur harbour navigating close to the iconic Drangarnir sea stacks, two dramatic basalt arches rising from the Atlantic. The tour takes you beneath the towering cliffs of Tindhólmur and around the sea stacks themselves, a perspective impossible to reach on foot. May is ideal as the water is often calmer and seabirds are active on the cliffs.
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Lunch in Sørvágur
Eat lunch in Sørvágur village after returning from the tour. A simple but satisfying meal of local fish or lamb at one of the small cafés, around £12-18 per person.
Drive to Gásadalur and Múlafossur waterfall
Drive to the remote village of Gásadalur, a short distance from Sørvágur. The village sits directly beneath the Múlafossur waterfall, which drops 140 metres from cliff to ocean. Walk the 3-kilometre round-trip path from near the village school to reach the viewpoint below the falls.
Waterfall hike and photography
Spend time at the viewpoint below Múlafossur, where the waterfall often blows back up the cliff in the Atlantic wind. The path is muddy but manageable. May weather can be misty, creating an ethereal effect around the falls.
Return to Tórshavn and dinner
Drive back to Tórshavn, a scenic 40-minute journey. Eat a quiet dinner at your accommodation or a small restaurant, around £16-22 per person for a two-course meal after an active day.
South island exploration and village hopping
Ferry from Tórshavn to Suðuroy and drive to Tvøroyri
Suðuroy is the southernmost island and is not connected by road or tunnel to the main island group, so you'll need to take the Smyril ferry from Tórshavn's harbour. The crossing takes around 2 hours each way and runs a limited number of times daily, typically two or three departures, so check the current Strandfaraskip Landsins timetable carefully before committing to a day. Ferries carry cars and passengers and the return sailing needs to be booked in advance in peak season. Once on Suðuroy, drive to Tvøroyri, a colourful village with traditional Faroese architecture and a small shop selling local crafts.
Hike from Nes to Beinisvørð peak
Start a 3-hour hike from Nes, a small settlement just south of Tvøroyri, ascending to Beinisvørð, one of the Faroes' most dramatic clifftop ridges at 469 metres above the Atlantic. The trail climbs through open moorland to the plateau, then follows the ridge to the clifftop edge where the rock drops sheer into the ocean. On a clear day the sea stacks of Eggjarrók are visible far below. Moderate difficulty with some exposed sections near the top.
Lunch in Tvøroyri or Vágur
Return and eat lunch at a local café, trying fresh-caught fish or traditional meat soup. Budget around £12-18 per person for a simple meal.
Visit Vágur village and coastal drive
Drive to Vágur, a historic fishing village with a charming harbour lined with traditional turf-roofed houses painted in vivid reds and yellows. Walk the narrow streets and photograph the colourful facades reflected in the calm water.
Return ferry to Tórshavn and dinner
Board the return Smyril ferry from Suðuroy back to Tórshavn. The crossing takes around 2 hours, so check the evening departure time carefully and plan your day on the island around it. Eat dinner on arrival back in Tórshavn, around £18-25 per person for a proper meal after an active day.
Lake hikes and hidden valleys
Hike to Sørvágsvatn lake and Bøur beach
Drive to Vágar island and hike to Sørvágsvatn, an unusual lake that sits 64 metres above sea level, creating the optical illusion that water flows directly into the ocean. Continue to Bøur, a picturesque village with a pebble beach at the foot of towering sea cliffs. Total walk is around 5 kilometres and takes 2 hours with stunning views.
Rest and photography at Bøur
Spend 90 minutes at Bøur's pebble beach, exploring the caves in the cliffs (safe at mid to high tide) and watching seabirds hunt in the waters below. The village has only a handful of houses and feels remote and timeless.
Packed lunch with a view
Eat lunch you've brought with you at the beach or at one of the few cafés in nearby Sørvágur village. The area has minimal commercial facilities, so prepare accordingly.
Drive to Mykines island
Drive to the Mykines ferry terminal on Vágar. The island of Mykines is car-free and accessible only by boat, a 15-minute crossing. Ferries run several times daily and cost around £4 per person return.
Explore Mykines and lighthouse hike
Walk across Mykines to the iconic lighthouse at the island's edge. The final approach crosses a narrow isthmus to a small rocky outcrop with 180-degree views of the Atlantic. The full island walk is around 7 kilometres and best done in good daylight. Return by ferry by 18:00.
Light dinner in Tórshavn
Eat a simple dinner back in town, perhaps soup or seafood pasta, around £12-18 per person, as this has been a full and active day.
Final morning and departure
Leisurely breakfast and morning walk
Start slowly with a final breakfast at a café in Tórshavn's old town, trying traditional Faroese pastries or smoked salmon on dark bread. Around £8-12 per person.
Last-minute shopping and local crafts
Visit the small shops in Tórshavn selling Faroese wool jumpers, traditional knitwear, and local art. The Faroese Craft Association shop is located centrally and stocks high-quality handmade goods. Budget £20-50 for a small souvenir.
Return car rental and head to airport
Return your rental car at Vágar Airport with enough time before departure. The drive from Tórshavn is 40 minutes. Arrive at least 2 hours before your flight for international departure.
Depart Faroe Islands
Board your flight home, reflecting on a week of raw landscapes, seabird encounters, and remote island villages. The Faroes reveal themselves gradually to those who walk the ridgelines and pause in the harbours.