Family-Friendly Faroe Islands: The Hidden Gem of the North Atlantic

If a helicopter ride is on your family’s bucket list, the Faroe Islands are the place to do it! Atlantic Airways provides an amazing helicopter service, which was originally created to connect locals with some of the more remote islands, but now offers visitors a great opportunity to explore, too. The best part is that the service is subsidized by the government, making it incredibly affordable. Kids ages 0-6 fly for free, and those ages 7-13 travel at half-price. Currently, one-way tickets for adults range from just $8 USD to $60 USD.

No visit to the Faroe Islands is complete without seeing Sørvágsvatn Lake. This lake is one of the Faroe Islands’ most iconic spots and makes for a perfect photo op. If you catch it at the right angle, Sørvágsvatn Lake appears to be floating directly above the ocean, making for a cool optical illusion. At the end of the lake is also another must-see, the Bøsdalafossur waterfall. To get from the lake to the waterfall, you’ll take your little ones on a short, picturesque hike along the cliffs. Make sure to snap some photos along the way, as the journey is just as beautiful as the destination!

If you have any bird lovers in your family, you’re in for a treat when visiting the Faroe Islands. Every summer, thousands of puffins flock to the island of Mykines, where they settle in the grassy slopes along the coast. Kids will love spotting their colorful beaks everywhere they look! If you want to catch the puffins, make sure to plan your visit to Mykines in advance, as you’ll have to travel by helicopter or ferry. The helicopters only have a few seats, and they do tend to sell out, especially during peak months. There are also several companies and local guides that you can hire to help simplify the planning process as well.

If your family is feeling a bit more adventurous, the Faroe Islands are a great place to explore by camper van. Whether you just want to hit the road for a night or two or are interested in planning a longer road trip, this is a great way to take in all of the natural beauty that the Faroes have to offer. There are a number of campsites around the islands where you can park for a night, or you can try to find private parking areas near farms or little villages. There’s nothing better than waking up surrounded by nature … and maybe a few sheep!

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