Hiking

Be sure to let someone know your travel plans before exploring the Faroe Islands. These plans can be left with your host, a tour operator or the regional information centre in the region you will be exploring. We also recommend bringing a map, a compass and a GPS with you, particularly when travelling in isolated areas.

We have produced a ‘safe travel’ leaflet that provides important information about how to travel in the Faroe Islands. On the back page, you can fill out the information about where you plan to hike and when you expect to return. Leave the leaflet under your car's windshield or at your accommodation. That way, someone can notify relevant authorities should you not have returned by the time you have stated. The leaflet can be downloaded or picked up at regional information centres, car hires, on the Smyril Line ferry, and at Vágar Airport, among other places.

Driving

All major highways are paved, but some roads, especially to the smaller villages, are still gravel roads. Carefully navigate these roads, as loose gravel can make driving difficult. Many roads and tunnels leading to villages can be narrow, so please choose a safe speed according to the conditions. Note also that some streets are very narrow. To keep traffic flowing, these roads have lay-bys (widened sections formed to one side to leave the road free for others to pass). These lay-bys are NOT to be used for parking.