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Introducing the next great adventure destination: the Faroe Islands. Despite being part of Europe and (loosely) governed by Denmark, many people have never heard of these eighteen islands about halfway between Iceland and Norway. Those who make the journey will be greatly rewarded with deep fjords, pop-up waterfalls, and bright green valleys. A stunning coastline is never more than five kilometers away. Sheep outnumber hikers on wind-blown trails. While Tórshavn is one of the smallest—and cutest—capitals in the world. Go now. Nonstop flights recently started from New York, so these remote islands won’t remain under the radar for long. This detailed guide includes: Places: islands, cites, towns, villages Stay: hotels Eat: cafés, coffee shops, food trucks, restaurants, takeout Drink: bars, craft beer Shop: design stores, music Do: beaches, churches, cliffs, gorges, hikes, historic sites, lakes, mountains, sailing, scenic drives, tunnels, viewpoints, waterfalls Transportation: airport

Tórshavn is the largest city in the Faroe Islands. That doesn’t mean it’s big! It’s actually one of the smallest capitals in the world. Plus it’s utterly charming. The city on the southeast coast of Streymoy was founded by the Vikings and named after Thor (the Norse god). It’s still filled with turf-roofed houses, a sea-facing cathedral, and a fort to guard against pirates. Tórshavn isn’t stuck in the past, though. Coffee shops, design boutiques, record stores, a hip brewery, and minimal restaurants keep popping up around the harbor. The Faroese capital is about to become everyone’s favorite little Nordic city. This detailed guide includes: Stay: hotels Eat: cafés, coffee shops, restaurants Drink: bars, craft beer Shop: design boutiques, music Do: churches, historic sites, sailing