Things to Do in the Faroe Islands: City Guides & Audio Tours

The Faroe Islands are a North Atlantic archipelago of steep coasts, deep fjords, towering cliffs and rugged mountain slopes, shaped by layers of basalt lava and volcanic ash laid down 50 to 60 million years ago. Life here follows the rhythm of wind, weather and sea, with sparse grassland, hardy wildflowers and abundant seabirds that have even developed distinct Faroese subspecies. Neywo offers a free audio guide for the Faroe Islands, covering 2 cities with 15 narrated places and 1 walking tour, available in 11 languages.

Explore the Faroe Islands

Steep coasts, fjords, cliffs and mountain slopes

The islands’ dramatic coastline rises straight from the ocean, creating sheer cliffs that plunge into fjords carved by ancient glaciers. These slopes give the Faroes their characteristic silhouette and provide countless viewpoints over the Atlantic.

Basalt lava formations and volcanic ash

Around 50 to 60 million years ago, successive flows of basalt lava and deposits of volcanic ash built up the land. The harder basalt layers sit above softer ash, producing the sharp plateaus, deep valleys and stepped fjords that define the landscape today.

Sparse vegetation and hardy flora

Because woodland is scarce, the lowlands are dominated by grassland, heath, mosses, lichens and arctic‑alpine plants. Wildflowers add splashes of colour during the brief summer, while the lack of trees opens the sky to sweeping views.

Seabirds and open‑land birds

The treeless environment makes the Faroes a haven for seabirds such as puffins, guillemots and fulmars, as well as birds of open land. Some species have evolved into distinctive Faroese subspecies, adding to the islands’ unique natural heritage.

Climate and daylight patterns

Although the Faroes lie close to the Arctic Circle, the Gulf Stream moderates temperatures, keeping winters mild and summers cool. Summer nights enjoy perpetual civil twilight, while winter days are very short and sunshine is limited—Tórshavn, the capital, records only about 840 hours of sun per year.

Sandoy – historic churches

On the island of Sandoy, the Neywo audio guide highlights four notable churches: Dals kirkja, Húsavíkar kirkja, Sands kirkja and Skálavík Church. Each stone building reflects the simple, enduring architecture of Faroese rural communities.
[Sandoy]

Tórshavn – capital sights

In Tórshavn, the guide leads to ten narrated places, including the historic fort Skansin, the Listasavn Føroya art museum, the Nordic House in the Faroe Islands, and the old town area of Tinganes, where red‑wooden houses line the harbour.
[Tórshavn]

Sandoy again – island atmosphere

Beyond its churches, Sandoy offers rolling hills and quiet villages where visitors can experience the slower pace of island life, with grass‑covered slopes that stretch toward the sea.
[Sandoy]

Discover the Faroes with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide lets you explore the Faroe Islands at your own pace. As you walk toward each narrated spot, the app plays a short story about that place—no group, no schedule, just you and the landscape. Choose from the single walking tour that connects the 15 highlighted sites across Sandoy and Tórshavn, and enjoy narration in 11 languages. Simply download the app, select the Faroe Islands guide, and let the islands reveal their stories step by step.