SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND EXPLORE

Sandoy, Skúvoy and Stóra Dímun are characterised by their essentially flat landscape and green countryside, except for the towering spire of Stóra Dímun. They are known for their good agricultural land. Along the coast, the mountains rise straight out of the ocean. Around 1,500 people live on these islands divided among 7 villages. Most of the inhabitants earn their living from the fishing industry. Archaeological excavations show that the village Sandur is one of the oldest in the Faroe Islands. With its green, peaceful surroundings and many lakes, Sandoy is an excellent place to visit. Skúvoy is home to the largest population of guillemots in the North Atlantic. The island is one of the few places where farmers practise the traditional method of egg gathering from the steep cliff side. One of the smallest island, Stóra Dímun, is not easy to reach. If you manage to get to the island by boat, you still face a narrow precipitous path up the cliff face to the farm situated on the top. This is not a trek for those with vertigo. It is possible to arrange a helicopter trip to the island. The islands resound with tales of supernatural beings, of mysterious events and people. Today, although isolated, the islands are home to modern, thriving communities, that honour and cherish their ancient roots.