Waterfalls falling into the sea, puffins and grass-roofed villages. Here's what the Faroe Islands are like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
Danish krone are used too. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.
June to August is the time to go, with long days, puffins and the calmest weather. May and September are quieter but more changeable. Winter is dark and stormy, and many boat trips don't run.
A waterfall that drops straight into the ocean below a tiny village.
A boat trip to an island of puffins, from May to August. Book ahead, as it fills up.
A boat ride into caves and past towering bird cliffs.
A walk to a lake that seems to float above the sea. Landowners charge a small fee.
A tiny capital with grass-roofed government buildings on the harbour.
A turf-roofed church by a tidal lagoon in a deep green valley.
Yes, for families who love wild places and don't mind the weather. Roads and tunnels link most islands, and it's very safe.
Four to six nights, with a hire car.
No, British passport holders can visit without a visa. The Faroes aren't in the EU, so the EU's new entry checks don't apply. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
Atlantic Airways flies from Edinburgh in summer, in about an hour and a quarter, or go via Copenhagen.
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