Aren't you the lazy type? You dream of somewhere else and a change of scenery? You want to see something else? Know another culture? Go where none of your friends, cousins or colleagues have ever been before? Looking for an original destination? A trip to the Faroe Islands should satisfy you!

Indeed, a stay in the Faroe Islands is a return to nature assured, beautiful landscapes where the sheep clinging to the hills will watch you yawning while you play the paparazzi of nature! Have a nice trip! The Faroe Islands are an archipelago comprising 18 main islands located between the Scottish coast, Norway and Iceland. With 1400 km² of surface, the highest point of the archipelago culminates at 882 meters of altitude, it is Slættaratindur. The coast has more than 1000 km of coastline, most of which are cliffs, up to 725 meters high (geomorphologists call them mega cliffs)! The terrain is quite rugged and rocky. During the Quaternary period glacial fjords and valleys formed. The archipelago is an autonomous territory of Denmark, whose capital is Tórshavn, south of the island Streymoy. Tired of the dodo work subway? Come and recharge your batteries in the heart of a preserved nature where you will count more birds than inhabitants! Imagine yourself looking at breathtaking landscapes, feeling the invigorating air, discovering with astonishment the Faroese culture... Stroll in the streets with colorful houses, visit the many museums, go on excursions from islands to islands, equip yourself for unique hikes! Forget the stress of everyday life, change from classic destinations. Here, no line at the tolls, no need to haggle a piece of beach to put your towel, no tourist catch either! Relax, really, deeply, intensely! Here the climate is oceanic, some would say subarctic maritime. Summers are cool with 10° on average. Winters are mild with an average of only 3° to 4°. The sky is often overcast, the islands are continually swept by the wind. It's often foggy. The rains are more than frequent and a fine drizzle falls on the islands a good part of the year. It rains more at the top of the peaks and the rains are more abundant in autumn and winter. Winter also brings its storms. It's best to go in July-August. Faroese descend mainly from the Vikings, but also from the Danes. The islands have been linked to Denmark since the 14th century and today form an autonomous territory. The Faroese language is a mixture of Icelandic and Danish, and actually descends from the old Norse of the Viking! In local dialect, the name of the country means Sheep Island. The population is very attached to its traditions, some go back almost a millennium. Unfortunately whale and dolphin (pilot whales) hunting is one, to the great displeasure of associations dedicated to the preservation of the environment! The destination is still not very popular, which assures you not only the incognito but also the authenticity! Little chance then that you will meet Gilbert from la compta or Mauricette, mother-in-law's neighbour! No one will send the same postcard as you! In a nature like this, where mass tourism is non-existent, you will be able to establish real relations with the natives! Ornithology enthusiasts will be served, with over a hundred species of birds! Hiking enthusiasts will not be left out. Culture coast, there are also interesting museums! You will find on the Faroe Islands a rich heritage due to its exciting history. Man's relationship with nature is special. The landscapes, we repeat, are of extraordinary beauty. Your vacation in the Faroese archipelago will be like no other and you will surely leave changed...

Art and culture in the Feroe Islands
During the traditional festival called Ólavsøka, old custom almost millennium, we celebrate the king become Saint Olav, died in 1028. We celebrate it from July 29th to the end of the month. During these festivities, games and costumes are required, but not only... whaling is a highlight! Kvæði are ballads containing legendary stories, often accompanied by typical dances. In the architectural field, you will notice that the roofs of houses are often covered with grass, wood being only little available. This renewable ecological material proves to be an excellent insulator!

What to visit in the Feroe Islands
In the capital, on the largest island (Streymoy), the Listaskalin museum awaits you to make you discover Faroese art. 15 km away, in Kirkjubour, in an old farmhouse almost a thousand years old, come and visit a traditional Faroese interior. Plan a trip to the island of Koltur, with its sublime panorama.