But for spectacular landscapes, a powerful atmosphere and sheer quirkiness, the Faroes are unrivalled. The weather is changeable, often fluctuating in the space of a few hours. The downside is that prices are high (a litre carton of milk is £1.30, for example, and a mid-range bottle of wine £15). The infrastructure is well developed, with excellent wi-fi, comfortable accommodation, good food and designer knitwear.
#The mighty vikings series
The scenery is like a blend of Iceland, Scotland and Norway, yet the Faroe Islands are a self-governing region of Denmark (although, unlike Denmark itself, they are not in the EU).Ī prosperous fishing industry has financed good roads and a series of tunnels linking the bigger islands, which means travelling by car is easy. Most of the menfolk work in traditional industries, so there is a gender gap of about 1,500 at marrying age.Īs a result, some farmers and fishermen use the internet to find partners and a high proportion of Asian women, many of them Filipino, marry the very conventional men. Other employment for women is limited, and many who leave the islands to study don’t return.
This proved to be a common sight, as knitwear is an important industry here. Sitting in one friendly restaurant, I spotted a group of women chatting animatedly while knitting vigorously. Faroese women dressed in traditional costumes
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