Since the Faroe Islands covers only a small area, and with extra daylight hours in the summer months, you can see a lot in a short amount of time. These islands also have a very well connected public transport system. With a little extra planning and flexibility it should be possible to visit most places using public transport. Torshavn and Klaksvik are excellent base locations for accommodation. Allow some extra time to account for unexpected weather. Transport by helicopter is surprisingly affordable, as the government subsidises the price to improve connectivity for local people on isolated islands.

Here are the places I’d like to visit in a 5 to 7 day trip.

Vágar Island

• Gásaladur village and Múlafossur waterfall
• Lake Sørvágsvatn ‘optical illusion’ hike
• Drangarnir rock formation
• Sandavagur village and church

Streymoy Island

• Saksun village
• Fossa, largest waterfall in the Faroe Islands
• Haldarsvík and Tjornuvik villages
• Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands
• Kirkjubøur village with Kirkjubøargarður wooden house
• Nolsoy village on Nolsoy island, accessible from Tórshavn

Eysturoy Island

• Gjógv village (via Eiði for the best views)

Bordoy Island

• Klaksvík town
• Klakkur hike and view point

Kalsoy Island

• Kallur lighthouse hike
• Mikladur village and Kópakonan, the Seal Woman statue

Vidoy Island

• Hvannasund village
• Vidareidi village and church
• Villingardalsfjall hike

Food:

• Skerpikjøt, dried or fermented lamb
• Ræstur fiskur, matured fish
• Tvøst og spik, whale meat and blubber served with potatoes