Activities in the Faroe Islands

Use the calendar in the right column to navigate. You must select a date in the calendar before you can book.

62ºN offers a broad selection of excursions the Faroe Islands has to offer on our 18 lovely islands.

The guides generally speak Scandinavian and English. For Germany, Spanish or other languages, please write an email to us at incoming@62n.fo.

Please book 1 week in advance.

Kalender

Visit Mykines with guide

Daytrip to the westernmost island Mykines also called the bird paradise as the island has very rich birdlife.

READ MORE
Visit Mykines with guide

Daily from Sørvágur at 10.45h and return from Mykines at 17.05h

Price: €205 per person, if min. 2 persons

Incl. in the price is ferry to/from Sørvágur, guide on Mykines, and hiking fee.

 

Daytrip to the westernmost island Mykines also called the bird paradise as the island has very rich birdlife.

See among others the impressive bird Gannet who is the king among the Faroese birds and only breeds on Mykineshólmur (Mykines islet)

Get close to the puffins - the charming little birds with the colorful beaks.

 

Refund:

In case of cancellation due to bad weather you will not get the full amount refunded. DKK 250,- will be deducted from the amount

Close Order

Highspeed tour; Hestur - kittiwakes and caves

Highspeed tour from Monday to Friday at 09.00, 11.20 & 13.30 from May to August

 

READ MORE
Highspeed tour; Hestur - kittiwakes and caves

Highspeed tour from Monday to Friday at 09.00, 11.20 & 13.30 from May to 30 August 2022.

Price: DKK 520,- per person

This round trip from Gamlarætt in Streymoy to the island of Hestur includes sightseeing around the island. Slowly we move as near as possible to the birds under the cliff, Loftið, which' vertical wall measures some 1,200 feet. Hestur harbours guillemots, puffins, black guillemots, shags, fulmars and eiders. A couple of seal caves are there as well. If the weather is good, we also sail into the caves, Álvagjógv and Klæmintsgjógv. Current and wind directions decide which way we sail around the island.

It is possible to take bus number 101 from Tórshavn to Gamlarætt

When booking please note at what time you want the tour

Close Order

Vestmanna bird cliffs

Daily boat tours to the bird cliffs of Vestmanna

READ MORE
Vestmanna bird cliffs

Daily
10.15pm and 2.15pm*
Adult € 48 / child (6-13 years) € 25

Here is something for all senses. The sound of the sea birds, the weather beaten formations and the sky touching the peaks of the cliffs.

The boat slides into the grotto and day vanishes for at moment. Darkness and the sound of dripping water and then suddenly back out again, ot he other side - an indescribable adventure to be experienced.

Duration: Approx. 2 hours

*This excursion only includes the boat ticket and not transfer to and from Vestmanna.

Close Order

Golden Circle

 

 (Saksun, Tjørnuvík & Gjógv)

 

READ MORE
Golden Circle

Golden Circle tour 

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 09.00 - 17.00

Price: DKK 1495,- incl. transfer, guide and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Possible to add a hike to Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, for DKK 600,- (You will then miss out on a visit to the village Gjógv)

 

Overview:

Enjoy this whole day guided tour to three of the most beautiful villages, the biggest waterfall and some of the best viewpoints the Faroe Islands has to offer. Between every village is a photo stop or two and there will be plenty of time to walk around by your own or accompanied by the tour guide. Food & Beverages served throughout.

What to expect:

You will be greeted by the tour guide and driver in the morning, at the hotel or designated point. Now it’s just to sit down, relax and listen to the stories from the guide while we drive out from Tórshavn. First village we will visit is called Saksun. Here you can walk around freely, take pictures and enjoy the astounding beauty that surrounds the village. Next village is Called Tjørnuvík, and is famous for it’s good view at the “witch and the Giant” rocks that are standing tall in the ocean. From Tjørnuvík to the village Gjógv we will make a stop by the waterfall Fossá, which is considered the biggest waterfall in the Faroes. Arriving at Gjógv, which means gorge, its time for a lunch and something to drink. Eating the lunch by the huge gorge is something very special and enjoyable. After walking around in the village and out to the end of the gorge, the journey takes us to a place called Eiđisskarđ and from there you can see the “witch and the giant” even better. On the way back home, the driver takes the old mountain road to Tórshavn, were you will see the only prison of the Faroe Islands and the incredible view from Norđradalsskarđ to the island Koltur. Arriving back in Tórshavn, you will be dropped of right at your hotel or designated drop-off point.

Close Order

Mykines tour

Puffin Island

READ MORE
Mykines tour

Mykines tour (Puffin Island)

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 09.00 - 19.00

Price: DKK 1.995,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry, fee and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

 

Overview:

Enjoy a whole day out at the bird island Mykines. The local guide greets you when you enter the village, and starts right away to tell you stories from the village. The hike out to the lighthouse on the islet Mykineshólmur, which is a Ramsar site for rich bird life takes approx two hours. Here you will get the opportunity to get up and close to the puffins and walk right up to were they are nesting. Watching the thousands of puffins, gannets and others birds, while walking in some of the most beautiful landscapes the Faroe Islands have to offer, really can make the time stand still.

 

What to expect:

You will be picked right outside your hotel. After leaving Tórshavn the journey takes us by the old mountain road towards Vágoy, were you will drive through one, of the Faroe Islands two subsea tunnels. Arriving at the village of Sørvágur, we will board the ferry that takes us to Mykines. When we get to the islands of Mykines, you will be greeted by a local guide, and the amazing tour begins.  Lunch and bottled water will be provided for you, so all you will have to do, is to enjoy the wonders surrounding you in this majestic place. We will then take the ferry back to the village of Sørvágur at 5pm, and begin our journey back to Torshavn, where the tour will end at around 7pm.

Close Order

Highlights of the North

Special tour - Six islands in one day

READ MORE
Highlights of the North

Highlights of the North - Special tour - Six islands in one day

Fridays 09.00 - 18.00

Price: DKK 1.995,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Possible to add a hike to Kallurin on Kalsoy for DKK 600,- (You will then miss out on visiting the village Mikladalur and see the statue of the seal woman)

Overview:

A whole day guided tour, were you will visit six islands in one day. Pick up and drop of right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After joining the tour, you can sit back and enjoy the stories from the Tour Guide and the fantastic surroundings outside while we head up North. You will see the famous statue of the seal woman, visit Kalsoy, Klaksvík, Kunoy, Viđareiđi and many other places. Several photo stops are made on the way and you will be provided with a Packed Lunch & Beverages also. This is a tour with everything included, no extra fees so you can just enjoy the day and let the locals do everything for you.


What To Expect:

This is a whole day guided tour with meal, drinks, ferry ticket and all fees included in the price. You will be picked up and dropped of right at your hotel in Tórshavn. You will visit six islands, Streymoy, Eysturoy, Borđoy, Kalsoy, Viđoy and Kunoy and that is 1/3 of the total amount of islands. Several photo stops and visits in various villages such as Mikladalur, were the seal woman is standing and the northern most village in the Faroe Islands, Viđareiđi. The journey will also take trough one of the two sub sea tunnels in the Faroe Islands, and in the middle of that tunnel you will see the artwork from the famous artist, Tróndur Patursson.

Close Order

Vágar tour

Gásadalur waterfall, Bøur, Tindhólmur & Drangarnir

READ MORE
Vágar tour

Photography Tour (Gásadalur waterfall, Bøur, Tindhólmur and Drangarnir)

Mondays 09.00 - 15.00

Price: DKK 1.495,- incl. transfer, guide and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:


Guided tour all around the Island of Vágoy in a comfortable, air conditioned mini coach. On the tour you will see sights such as Leitisvatn, Níkurin, Bøur, Tindhólmur, Drangarnir and the most popular waterfall of them all, Múlafossur.

What To Expect:


A five hour guided tour that begins and ends right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After leaving Tórshavn the journey takes us by the old mountain road towards Vágoy and on the way, we will make two photo stops were we can see the island of Koltur and the only prison in the Faroe Islands. We drive through the first subsea tunnel that was finished in 2002 and are now on the island of Vágoy. We drive across the whole island to the village of Gásadalur, were the famous waterfall, Múlafossur is located. We will leave the bus and walk around the village, where there will be several photo opportunities. We will visit the villages of Gásadalur, Bøur and Sandavágur and on the way we will make various photo stops, including the islet Tindhólmur and Drangarnir, which are becoming more and more famous everyday around the world. When we have visited all the villages we will head back to Tórshavn and the driver will take another route back, to make sure you will see as much as possible. Drop of right at your hotel in Tórshavn.

 

 

Close Order

Full day tour to Suðuroy

Suðuroy, the southernmost island in the Faroe Islands

READ MORE
Full day tour to Suðuroy

Suðuroy - full day tour

Thursdays 08.30 - 20.00

Price: DKK 1.995,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

 

Overview

The Journey takes us to the Southernmost island in the Faroe Islands Suðuroy, which has been out of the reach for many tourists until now.

The reason for this is first and foremost the two hour sail trip each way, and also the difficult bus connections on the island.

Suðuroy i known for it’s  spectacularly raw landscape, strong culture and nice people with quite a different dialéct than most other Faroese.

Close Order

Concerto Grotto Cruise

A leisurely 2-hour seafront cruise onboard "The Northern Light".
READ MORE
Concerto Grotto Cruise

May to August 2022: 

Dates in May: 1,8,15,22 and 29 

Dates in June: 5,12,19,22 and 29

Dates in July: 10,17,24 and 21

Dates in August: 7,14,21 and 28

13 pm - 18 pm - 5 hours
Adult DKK 1.450,-

The Summartónar festival

With its focus on composition, the Summartónar festival is a continuous, vital dynamo in the development of Faroese music. The programme reflects its role as a platform for new works by Faroese composers, including several debut performances. In the past few years, Summartónar has also presented improvised music as well as contemporary folk music.

The festival offers a great lineup of unique live experiences, inlcuding amongst many others the special event “Concerto Grotto”. During the last several years, the iconic scooner Norðlýsið (the Northern Light), and Kristian Blak, artistic director of Summartónar, have arranged trips with musicians and audiences to seacaves, into which one can enter in smaller boats, utilizing the natural sounds and unique acoustics of the caves as integral parts of the music. These concerts have taken place in collaboration with Summartónar, which brings visiting musicians in addition to local performers into these unique Faroese concert halls. 

 

 

Our ship: 

The vessel Norðlýsið was built at the Tórshavn Shipyard during World War II as a sail ship with a helping motor. The ship is built from Canadian oak tree which is said to be exceptionally good. It was the second ship produced at this shipyard. The ship was finished and given the first owners 5th of May in 1945, the same day as World War II ended. Norðlýsið was used primarily as a fishing ship a round the Faroes from 1945 until 1980. From 1985 until 1989 the ship was renovated for a more schooner rigging.

The ship has since then focused primarily on tourists, and sail each summer around the islands.

The translation of the Faroese name "Norðlýsið" is "The Northern Light".

Close Order