Faroe Islands

About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands dazzle with dramatic cliffs, grass-roof villages, and North Atlantic birdlife.

Wonderful Tourist Locations

Must-see destinations and iconic landmarks in Faroe Islands.

Gásadalur Waterfall

Waterfall plunging directly into the ocean.

Sørvágsvatn Lake

Optical illusion lake above the ocean cliffs.

Mykines Island

Puffin colonies and remote hiking.

Top Restaurants in Faroe Islands

Famous dining destinations, local flavours, and must-try culinary experiences.

Faroese

Koks

Tórshavn

Chef Poul Andrias Ziska's Michelin-starred Tórshavn restaurant serves Faroese tasting menus featuring fermented lamb, seabird, and foraged herbs in a converted farmhouse overlooking the capital. Koks has put Faroese cuisine on the global gastronomic map. The islands' most celebrated culinary destination.

Faroese

Áarstova

Tórshavn

In a 16th-century Tórshavn house, Áarstova serves traditional Faroese ræst—fermented and dried fish and meat—alongside modern interpretations in a cozy timber-beamed setting. The restaurant preserves ancient preservation techniques for contemporary diners. An essential taste of Faroese food heritage.

Faroese-Japanese

Etika

Tórshavn

Tórshavn's acclaimed sushi restaurant serves Faroese-Japanese fusion with locally caught salmon, whale, and langoustine in elegant small-plate presentations. The pristine North Atlantic catch rivals the world's best sushi destinations. A surprising gem in the North Atlantic.