PROJECTS 2026
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The upcoming working days will occur from April 30 to May 2, 2026. Explore the projects planned for this year: each offers you a unique chance to roll up your sleeves, work side-by-side with local communities across the Faroes, and leave a lasting positive impact on this special landscape.
Join us to shape a more sustainable future for the islands. The full list of 2026 projects is below.
1. Koltur
Koltur is a unique cultural landscape, home to well-preserved historic settlements that reflect different stages of Faroese life, from early farming communities to more recent coastal livelihoods.
As a volunteer, you’ll work on two key tasks. One involves establishing a fence across the island to help protect around 80% of Koltur as a nature reserve, allowing the landscape to develop without grazing animals. The second focuses on restoring the stone path to Gróthústangi, a well-used walking route where the original stones lie beneath the turf. Drainage will also be improved along the route.
This project helps preserve both nature and cultural heritage, ensuring that Koltur’s landscape and history can be experienced with care and respect.
2. Nólsoy
Nólsoy is best known as the island that shelters Tórshavn from the open sea, but being there reveals a close-knit village and some of the most loved walking routes in the area.
This project focuses on creating a new connecting path that links two well-used walking routes north of the village. Instead of walking the same route back and forth, the new connection will create a clear, enjoyable circular route, offering a better walking experience for locals and visitors alike.
As a volunteer, you’ll help establish the new path, improve existing sections where needed, and add simple wayfinding and signage — including improvements to the route towards Stong. The result will be a well-defined loop walk that many can enjoy, while gently guiding foot traffic through the landscape.
3. Sandavágur
Trøllkonufingur is one of the Faroe Islands’ most iconic natural landmarks, attracting both locals and visitors year-round. Due to high foot traffic, the surrounding paths and viewing areas need care to remain safe and well-preserved.
As a volunteer, you’ll help improve and maintain the walking route by clearing the path, improving drainage, and strengthening worn sections with natural materials. The project also includes making the route more visible, adjusting fencing where needed, and improving small rest areas so visitors can enjoy the view safely.
This work will help protect the landscape while ensuring a better and safer experience at one of the islands’ most visited viewpoints.
4. Vágur
Vesturi á Eiðinum is one of Suðuroy’s most scenic and well-loved viewpoints, where locals and visitors come to enjoy dramatic coastal views and the open sea.
As a volunteer, you’ll help create and improve a small viewpoint area, making it safer and more inviting. The work includes shaping a short path, preparing the surface, and installing simple seating using natural materials that blend into the landscape.
Volunteers will stay aboard a traditional sloop ship, offering a unique insight into Suðuroy’s maritime culture and everyday life — a special way to experience the island while helping care for one of its iconic viewpoints.
5. Funningur
Hvíthamar is a natural area where the existing walking route has become heavily worn and difficult to use due to weather and increased foot traffic.
As a volunteer, you’ll help restore and improve the path in cooperation with local landowners. The work includes improving drainage, preparing the ground, and laying a new section of trail using natural materials. Preparatory work will be done in advance, allowing volunteers to focus on building the path itself during Closed for Maintenance. The aim is to complete around 250 metres of trail.
In addition to the path to be repaired, plans are to improve the viewpoint at Hvíthamar, which is likewise badly worn due to heavy visitation and great interest in the site. This has resulted in significant damage to the natural environment, and therefore the plan is now to work in a targeted manner to restore the nature in the area, so that it can recover. The goal is to achieve a balance between visitors and nature in the area.
This project helps protect a sensitive landscape by guiding walkers along a clear route, balancing access with care for nature and local wishes.
6. Gjógv
This project continues the work to improve access to the upper Nasa stairs, marking the third year this area has been closed for Maintenance. The stairs were built during the first year, followed by the first section of the path last year, and this year, the final stretch will be completed.
As a volunteer, you’ll help create a clear and durable pathway along Við Gjónna. Heavy use has worn the grass down to mud, making the terrain slippery and causing visitors to stray along the gorge’s edge. The new path will guide walkers safely to the stairs while helping protect the surrounding landscape from further damage.
7. Skopun
This project continues last year’s work around Norðaravatn in Skopun, where the first improvements helped make this peaceful area on Sandoy more accessible.
As a volunteer, you’ll help further improve the path around the lake, focusing on worn sections, drainage, and adding lighting along parts of the route. These improvements will make the walk safer and more inviting — even during the darkest months of the year.
The project supports a clear, well-defined walking route that locals can enjoy year-round, while helping visitors discover Norðaravatn in a safe and responsible way.
8. Tórshavn
As a volunteer, you’ll improve the iconic village path between Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur, a historic route cherished by locals and visitors alike. While this scenic trail offers stunning views and cultural significance, it requires maintenance to ensure safe and enjoyable access for everyone.
Your tasks will include mending sections of the path by improving drainage, placing signposts to guide hikers, and constructing and deconstructing cairns where needed. These efforts will help preserve the path’s natural beauty while protecting the surrounding environment by encouraging visitors to follow the designated trail.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the Faroe Islands’ most beloved walking routes, ensuring its heritage and accessibility for generations to come.
9. Dalur
Dalur is a small and peaceful village on Sandoy, known for its dramatic setting and beautiful pebble beach, where the sound of waves rolling over the stones sets a calm rhythm. With improved access to the island and a tunnel to the village on the way, visitor numbers are expected to increase.
Local residents have taken the initiative to invite visitors to park before entering the village, helping preserve its quiet character. As a volunteer, you’ll help create a new walking path from scratch, guiding visitors gently towards the village and the shoreline.
This project supports a balanced approach — keeping Dalur peaceful for locals while allowing visitors to experience the village and its unique coastal soundscape.
10. Viðareiði
Viðareiði is a historic village on Viðoy, surrounded by dramatic mountains, bird cliffs, and a landscape shaped by generations of Faroese life. Many visitors come for the spectacular views, hikes, and the village’s rich cultural heritage — including the old church.
As a volunteer, you’ll help establish a new plantation, increasing the number of trees in the Faroe Islands and adding a new layer to the visitor experience. The plantation is intended for both locals and visitors, offering a place for shelter, reflection, and a different way of experiencing the landscape.
This project supports biodiversity and creates a quieter, greener space that complements Viðareiði’s powerful natural surroundings — expanding what visitors can experience while respecting the village’s deep historical roots.
