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We have the ideal ingredients for a fun, relaxing family adventure. Instead of an actual theme park made of concrete, the islands function as a natural theme park with beautiful outdoor locations spread throughout the eighteen islands. Easy hikes, ferry rides from one island to another, indoor swimming pools, and outdoor play areas are all popular activities for families of all ages to enjoy.

Now, what can you do as a family visiting the Faroe Islands? Where to stay, eat and how to prepare? Kids can explore scenic hiking trails, witness adorable puffins, and enjoy the simplicity of life in charming villages.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

Options are abundant for kids to enjoy the islands, especially the non-typical kid's activities, as long as you get creative. The activities will be more or less the same all year round, depending on the weather, of course (hikes, boat, and fishing trips enjoy a long season from March to November).

Here are a few ideas to inspire you when visiting the Faroe Islands - Find your inner artist with outdoor painting lessons, fishing trips, and jewellery classes, rent a bike and have a blast. Take a nice stroll in Tórshavn to Viðarlundin Park and see the cute duck pond. Afterwards, head down to the playground “Grasagarður” – a big and newly created playground for kids of all ages.  

ACTIVITIES IN CASE OF RAIN: 

  • Far ein túr í biografin
  • Explore the vast selection of museums; the National Art Gallery have a children's drawing section, a lovely Art café with lunch options and fun visual art installations for the whole family
  • Take up pottery painting
  • Go swimming in one of the various pools around the islands
  • See our cosy aquarium in Tórshavn; they have a fun game available for curious little ones
  • See one of the regional centres for the latest children-related events happening
  • Go ice cream hunting in our many gas stations (the sprinkles are so yummy).
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Our top 5 playgrounds in The Faroe Islands

As a family of four with two active little girls, we enjoy exploring our country, especially playgrounds around the islands. Through the years, I dare to say we have visited playgrounds in almost every village around the Faroes, and here I will share with you some of our favourites:

  1. Our top playground is in Søldafjørður, a very simple and mostly "homemade" playground put together by the people in the village. Still, this is our kids' top choice whenever they choose a playground—it is a bit hidden between the trees in Søldafjørður, but the colourful fence facing the road will help you find it. Extra info: this playground even has a bathroom.
  2. The playground in Hvannasund is a solid second place, with its tall and dramatic tower slide and many other fun activities—it also doesn't hurt that the scenery is stunning. 
  3. This summer, we discovered a playground in Sørvágur, right by the soccer field—the small stage area will help you find it. This playground also has a wide variety of different slides and activities for children of all ages, which definitely puts it on our list. It is well hidden between the houses, giving it good shelter from the wind in case of bad weather. 
  4. Also, on Vágar island, the school in Giljanes has a fantastic and dramatic playground. The playground has views of small islands in the back, the beautiful church, and even the occasional aeroplane on its way to land at Vágar airport. The big go-around and hammocks are our kids' favourite features. 
  5. In solid fifth place is the playground in the small village of Rituvík. Honestly, it's our go-to playground because it's so close to home. This one has everything your kids will need. The only downside is that it isn't completely done yet, with the soccer field still needing to be replaced. 

Others that you might want to visit while you are driving around with the kids are the playgrounds in Skálvavík (Sandoy), Bøur (Vágar), Hoyvík and Viðareiði for some great views while the kids are playing. 

Pálshøll

høll við 50 m. svimjihyli við 6 geilum, barnahyli, vælverudepli, venjingarmiðstøð og café-øki

Suðuroy

Nordic House - Norðurlandahúsið

Ein staður har nýhugsan og kreativitetur møtast.

Tórshavn

Listasavn Føroya

har tað besta av føroyskari list verður sýnt fram

Tórshavn

Berg hestar

Ríðitúrarnir eru fyri 7 ár og uppeftir

Tórshavn

Vestmannabjørgini

Vit sigla ígjøgnum smøl sund og inn í holur sum brimið í øldir hevur borað

Streymoy

Klaksvíkar svimjihøll

Svimjihøllin hevur tríggjar hyljar, ein 25 metra kappingarhyl, ein heittvatnshyl og eitt baðiland

Norðoyggjar

Býarbókasavnið

Ein livandi mentanarmiðstøð, ið bjóðar virðismikið tilfeingi og bókmentir av ymiskum slag, bæði til borgarin og gestir.

Tórshavn

Rent A Bike & Outdoor

Leiga súkklu og uppliva Føroyar á tveimum hjólum.

Tórshavn

Tjóðsavnið

Føst framsýning um føroyska náttúru- og mentanarsøgu, og við tættum úr jarðfrøðini, plantufrøðini, sjódýrafrøðini landdjórafrøðini, fornfrøðini, fólkalívi og nýggjari søgu

Tórshavn

Skansin

Skansin var høvuðskvarter hjá bretum undir seinna veraldarbardaga.

Tórshavn

Spæliplássið í Hvannasundi

hevur ein høgan og dramatiskan tornrutsjubana og mangt annað

Norðoyggjar

KRIA STUDIO

Smúkku- og leirverkstaður í miðbýnum í Havn

Tórshavn

FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING

There are a lot of kid-friendly dining options to choose from when visiting the islands. Generally, when roaming the islands you will almost always find a cosy café or quick dining option in any village. You can visit a modern burger joint, HAPS, with a kid's playroom, cartoons and a PlayStation, making it ideal for small children. Other great mentions for family meals are: Katrina Christiansen (family dinners in a charming and old 3-story traditional home), Café Paname has great coffee and lunch with many boardgames, Café Kaspar (serves bagels and has kid's games), Bitin (new Nordic sandwiches and healthy kids menus), Systrar, a lovely organic lunch place in the majestic Nordic House and great place to explore for the whole family. 

Café MorMor

Suðuroy

Systrar, Norðurlandahúsið

Vistfrøðiligt og grønt. Heimabakað og søtt. Sterkt, frískligt og lekkurt.

Tórshavn

Caféin á Mølini

Hugnaliga cafe'in við havnalagið í Skálavík

Sandoy

Paname Café

Hugnalig kafe í hølunum há Gamla Bókahandli

Tórshavn

Garðurin á Stórheygnum

Heimablídni og útferðir í Svínoy

Norðoyggjar

Haps Burgarar & Steaks

Haps borðreiður við góðum gourmet burgarum, búffum og milkshakes.

Tórshavn

Kafe List

Kaffistova í Listasavni Føroya

Streymoy
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY SIGHTSEEING SPOTS

There are a vast option of places to see, and villages to explore. A good idea is to explore the islands by car or bus (perhaps even bike if you are feeling active). Here are some fun day trips to plan. Drive to Tjørnuvík up North, and on the way see the lovely waterfall Fossá. Here you can run on the beach, have waffles at the local café and even take surfing lessons.
Visit Sandoy and Skopun to try pedal boats. 
Explore the island of Kalsoy, where you can see the James Bond burial, the Seal Woman and visit a café at the edge of the world. Drive to Gjógv, where you can go birdwatching, have a small hike and even enjoy homemade pedal boats. Visit the south island, Suðuroy, by ferry, which has a lot to offer, everything from hikes to lighthouses, playgrounds, museums, and cosy cafés. Take a day trip with the ferry out to Nólsoy. 

Take a dip in the various beaches in Tórshavn, Tjørnuvík, Leynar or Gøta. Enjoy our annual summer concerts around the various islands, go on a Peter Pan adventure by boat and go horseback riding or kayaking. Eat with the locals, on the “Supper Club” initiative. Most importantly stay longer and travel slower. Rent a car and explore. Eat locally and use a local guide. You will witness the most spectacular views and sights. Only you (and perhaps the weather) set the limits.

OUR TOP TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING WITH YOUR FAMILY

  • You can safely only bring your credit card, as all establishments will accept this as payment
  • Most people on the islands understand and speak English fluently as well as Danish and other Nordic languages
  • How to get around the city - metro, trains, trams, buses, taxis? Are any of them pram-friendly? 
    The best way to get around the city is either by car or bus, the buses are free in the capital and a great way to explore the city. Most islands are connected by undersea tunnels so you can get almost anywhere within an hour by car. Regional busses, ferries and taxis (they also carry a child seat) are also very timely and regular.  
  • What to bring with you home? Visit the local charity shops and smaller kiosks to make unique finds, several will have homemade knits and even pottery. The local bookshop in downtown Tórshavn has toys, Faroese artefacts, souvenirs, books and fun prints. The many knit shops will have a stunning selection of homemade woollen pieces. Some cafés will also sell tasty Faroese teas, jams and cookies. Also check out our creative galleries, as the islands are filled with cool artists, where you can buy art and prints. 
  • What to pack? Make sure you pack multi-functional clothes where you can expect sun, wind and rain on the same day. The temperature is very mild all year round and it is just good sense to include good shoes and outerwear.
  •  Stay longer and enjoy slow travel. The islands are packed with many fantastic local activities all year round, so don’t hesitate to ask your local guide for relevant events.

Plantasjan í Kunoy

Norðoyggjar

Gøtusandur

Eysturoy

Bindisteinurin

Bílegg ævintýrferð og fá alla søguna við

Sandoy

Postkassin

tann størsti postkassin

Sandoy

Ergidalur

Suðuroy

Mølheyggjarnir

Einastu mølheyggjar í landinum.

Sandoy

Nólsoy

Nólsoy er ein oyggj ið hevur nógv at bjóða

Streymoy

Tjørnuvík

Tjørnuvík telist millum elstu bygdir I Føroyum

Streymoy

Svartifssour

Fossurin í Hoydalsá

Tórshavn

Sandágerð

Sandurin í Sandágerði

Tórshavn

Spæliplássið í Bø

Spælipláss í vøkru bygdini Bø

Vágar

Rannvátoft í Fagradali

Rannvátoft er úti í Fagradali í Skúvoy, har ið søgan sigur at Rannvá búði.

Sandoy

FAMILY-FRIENDLY STAYS

There are several kid-friendly hotels in the capital area and the larger villages. Moreover, there are also several tremendous and charming B&Bs and cabin rentals scattered around the islands, where you get a true sense of local living and nature. Most hotels will accommodate baby cribs, family-friendly SPAs or outdoor hot tubs, mini kitchens and other amenities for children. As the Faroe Islands are very family-oriented, so most places will automatically be very kids-inclusive. 

Also with a superior infrastructure (we have many tunnels), super-fast 5G and modern facilities, any road trip here will be enjoyable and comfortable for the whole family. 

Gjáargarður

Eysturoy

Hotel Føroyar

Hotell við oyggjarvegin

Tórshavn

Tórshavn Kamping

Kamping yviri við Strond

Tórshavn

Múlafottur Smátturnar

Hugnaligar smáttur tætt við Múlafoss í Gásadali

Vágar

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