ALL THE RICHES OF THE NORTHERN WINTER
Wide open spaces, nature, and refreshing coolness: O-Nord, expert tour operator specializing in tailor-made trips to the Far North, invites us to discover the Faroe Islands. A transformative experience to enjoy with family, as a couple, or with friends!
THE FAROE ISLANDS – THE HIDDEN JEWEL OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC
Among Europe's lesser-known islands, the spectacular Faroe Islands archipelago is nonetheless a guaranteed love at first sight for all who set foot there. On the agenda: 18 volcanic islands with magnificent and wild landscapes, halfway between Scotland and Iceland! It must be said that it's difficult to resist this extraordinary natural paradise of fjords, majestic cliffs, peaks that defy the clouds, and solemn valleys with a thousand waterfalls where isolated farms and wooden houses with turf roofs invite contemplation. Not to mention its millions of seabirds that streak across the sky! Pristine, unexplored, incredible: the Faroe Islands have a touch of Iceland about them, minus the mass tourism.
NORDIC WINTER – THE BEST SEASON TO DISCOVER THE FAROE
From October to May, the Nordic winter offers off-the-beaten-path getaways in pristine nature. Contrary to popular belief, the Nordic winter is not just about harsh weather and perpetually dark nights. Constantly evolving, the sometimes unpredictable climate actually alternates between beautiful sunny days that illuminate picturesque fishing ports, wild storms that whip up the foaming sea, snowy scenes that reveal captivating landscapes, and the Northern Lights that make the arctic lights dance across a vast sky. A breath of fresh air and a touch of magic: these are the key ingredients for a winter stay in the Faroe Islands!
THE MUST-SEES – OF A STAY IN THE FAROE
A must-see at the start of any trip to the Faroe Islands is Tórshavn, the Faroese capital, with its colorful wooden houses and grass roofs lining the narrow streets of its old town. But the "port of Thor" hasn't remained stuck in the 15th century. Proof of this lies in its Listaskalin Museum, which boasts a wealth of permanent collections of contemporary Faroese art. A different place, a different atmosphere: the island of Vágar, reached via a nearly 5-kilometer underwater tunnel, hides the largest body of water in the Faroe Islands, Lake Sørvágsvatn. An easy hour's walk leads to the stunning spectacle of the lake cascading into the sea in a breathtaking 30-meter waterfall. Finally, how could one talk about the Faroe Islands without mentioning birdwatching? To discover the famous puffins, head to the island of Mykines, an open-air bird sanctuary… The Faroe Islands await you!
