The Faroe Islands are one of the least visited tourist destinations in Europe. Harsh weather and difficult conditions are to be expected here. A vacation in the Faroe Islands will appeal mainly to adventure lovers, untamed nature, and unusual experiences.

Interesting Facts about the Faroe Islands

History

Based on archaeological finds, people inhabited the Faroe Islands as early as 300 AD. However, it is not known who they were or what kind of lifestyle they led. Later, the islands were inhabited by Irish monks, who apparently lived there for about a century. However, they were later expelled by northern tribes. In the 9th century, emigrants from Norway settled on the islands, followed by th...