Our flight wasn’t until 2pm on Saturday afternoon so we had plenty of time to DO THE THINGS but only those that were near the airport. The taxi driver had given us the name of a place that he liked so we decided to go there, and it was very close to the airport so that was convenient.

We packed up our stuff and left the AirBnB as tidy as we could then left Torshavn. The sky was a bit grey but it wasn’t raining and it looked like we’d be able to see things along the way. It took us about 45 minutes to get back towards the airport and then out along the road to Gasadalur where there was a big waterfall that crashed into the ocean.

Along the way I stopped and jumped a fence to get a photo of these old grass-roofed huts beside the lake (boathouses really) made of stone. Beautiful. It stressed Glen out because we were beside the highway and I was climbing a fence.

The waterfalls were all running and there were a few along the road to Gasadalur that were strong, big and beautiful. We took more photos. Then it was through another tunnel and emerging to the very small town of Gasadalur, once isolated to all but boats and intrepid explorers willing to cross the mountain (hill) but now available for all to enjoy.

We walked along the path to the edge of the cliff, papped some snaps of the waterfall, and then drove back to the airport. I thought there’d be a petrol station at the airport but there wasn’t so we backtracked to the town we’d just come through, filled up, and then return the car.

Checked in, had a snack, then waited (no lounge at tiny Vágar airport) and then boarded our flight back to Copenhagen. The runway was covered in clouds but take off went off without a problem and then, thanks to a strong tailwind, we were about half an hour early landing in Copenhagen.

After collecting our luggage, we walked out of the airport and across the road to the Clarion, choosing to stay as close to the airport as possible as our flight the next morning was at 8 and we had dinner plans tonight so didn’t want the hassle of schlepping across town with luggage.

Overall Faroe Islands was a beautiful destination and I’m so glad we went. It was picturesque and would have been even better with more sunny days and time to take it slow and explore small sections here and there. I also would have liked to visit ALL THE ISLANDS. 

I’m not super pumped to head back in the near future (especially as there are so many other places to see) but it’s definitely a unique place to visit if you ever get the chance.