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Where can I travel instead of Iceland?
Give Iceland a breather, and consider one of these other countries like Iceland (that aren’t currently suffering from overtourism) instead:
- The Faroe Islands. Tjørnuvík village.
- Scottish Isles. Isle of Skye.
- Greenland. Ilulissat, Greenland.
- Norway. Sitting high above Geirangerfjord.
- Alaska. Hubbard Glacier.
Is there a ferry from Shetland Islands to the Faroe Islands?
Direct ferry is no longer an option, since Smyril discontinued its Shetland link on the Denmark-Iceland route which, until 2008, ran from Lerwick to Tórshavn. You can reach the Faroe Islands: By sea: Smyril Line’s M/S Norröna sails from Hirtshals in the north of Denmark and from Seyðisfjørður in Iceland.
What is the nearest country to the Faroe Islands?
Norway: 590 kilometres (370 mi) Ireland: 670 kilometres (420 mi) Denmark: 990 kilometres (620 mi)
Can you fly from Ireland to Faroe Islands?
The quickest way to get from Ireland to Faroe Islands is to fly which costs €120 – €330 and takes 7h 14m.
Are Scotland and Iceland similar?
Visitors to Iceland return with incredible stories of lakes and fjords, mountains, and the Northern Lights. But this isn’t the only place that the similarity lies – at some times of the year, the climate in Scotland and Iceland can be similar. …
Is Shetland closer to Norway or Scotland?
Shetland is actually closer to Norway than it is to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh and was under Norwegian control from the 9th century until it was transferred to the Scottish King James III in 1472.
How far is Faroe Islands from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland Islands and Faroe Islands is 360 km.
Can you get to the Faroe Islands from Scotland?
The Faroe Islands are easily accessible from London, UK. It only takes one hour to fly directly from Edinburgh in Scotland or Reykjavik in Iceland to the Faroe Islands and only two hours from Copenhagen.
Is it easy to get to the Faroe Islands?
Yes, the Faroes are in the middle of the ocean, but you can get easy flight connections these days from places like Copenhagen, Bergen, Reykjavik, and more. (I flew from Bergen in less than 1.5 hours.) Once you get there, it’s incredibly easy to get around with a rental car.
Why is the Faroe Islands so different to Denmark?
The speak Faroese (which is close to Icelandic, meaning good luck pronouncing some of the place names) and have their own government. They even issue their own passports. And, as the locals would probably tell you, there’s absolutely no chance of confusing the Faroe Islands with Denmark – or any other Scandinavian country, for that matter.
Why does the weather vary so much in the Faroe Islands?
In fact, there’s actually a saying in the Faroe Islands that if you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes – something we came to understand within the first few minutes of being there. The reason for this huge weather variation is the Faroes position in the middle of the North Atlantic.
How long does it take to get from Iceland to Faroe Islands?
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Iceland to Faroe Islands, including transfers. How long is the flight from Iceland to Faroe Islands? The quickest flight from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas Airport to Sorvagur Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.