If the Faroe Islands feel like something out of a dream—windswept cliffs, grass-roofed cottages, and waterfalls tumbling directly into the sea—that’s because they are. This remote North Atlantic archipelago, perched between Iceland and Norway, offers an intoxicating blend of raw beauty and refined simplicity, where nature shapes life, not the other way around.
Still relatively under the radar for American travelers (which we consider a win), the Faroes have quietly become a bucket-list destination for those craving unfiltered, cinematic landscapes and a deep sense of calm. Whether you’re a lover of slow travel, dramatic scenery, or food that feels like a story on a plate, the Faroe Islands deserve a place at the top of your travel list.

Photography by Marc Zimmer.

Why The Faroe Islands Are Special
In a world overrun with overtourism and curated Insta-moments, the Faroes feel like the antidote—raw, mysterious, and refreshingly unpolished.

With only about 50,000 residents spread acros...