KALSOY, Faroe Islands (AP) — Once faroe islands It may have gone unnoticed, but more tourists than ever are arriving on remote islands in the North Atlantic.
According to the Faroe Islands Statistics Authority, the number of check-ins into hotels, hostels and guesthouses last year reached a record high of 94,954.
Although this is relatively small for a European destination, authorities are already considering ways to protect the 18 windswept islands from tourism pressure. Backlash elsewhere.
like greenlandThe Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of Denmark. So far, the U.S. President Donald Trump fail to express public interest in take control Of them.
Here’s what you need to know about your visit.
weather more than anything
Be prepared for everything, especially when hiking. It will rain at some point. Strong winds can pick up quickly, causing fog and disorientation.
The Landsverk municipality site has a weather camera, as does FaroeIslandsLive. Visit Faroe Islands’ official website has detailed advice on safe travel. Local residents are aware that people can slip off the road and fall into the sea, and sometimes they do.
“I will not die for photography, I will die for photography,” says a flyer aimed at tourists called “The Fellow’s Oath” posted on the door of the library in Hgrafijörur village.
Trails marked as suitable for children may not be. Please note that the duration and difficulty of the hike are estimated by locals. There are tolls on some of the busiest routes. A popular hike to Karur Lighthouse on Kalsoy Island costs about $30. Don’t miss it.
Undersea tunnel, upper layer tolls
For more flexibility in your exploration, renting a car is the best option. Public buses are available to many locations, but their timetables are limited. These are available on the Strandfaraskip site. Multi-day travel passes can be purchased at the airport visitor center.
The Faroe Islands currently has four undersea tunnels connecting its most visited islands, but be prepared for the cost. Fares range from over $15 round trip to over $27 one way. Plan your day trips accordingly. Payment is made to the rental car company at the end of your visit.
On land, some of the older tunnels are single lane with designated passing areas. Parts of the scenic “Buttercup” route are single lane. Guardrails aren’t always there.
A section of the road leading out of the community of Chornuvik has traffic lights restricting traffic to one direction at a time, along with a dilapidated guardrail above the water. Tourists don’t know how to reverse the situation, residents say.
Watch out for sheep and other details
There is little need for cash. The Associated Press once used it as a coin-operated shower in one of the public restrooms common in campgrounds and tourist-filled villages. Pay by card and phone.
Most food items are imported, so they are expensive.
English is widely spoken and displayed.
Drone use is restricted. The Visit Faroe Islands site has more information.
Don’t embarrass the sheep. If you are hit, please report it to the police.
