Is free camping permitted in the Faroe Islands?

I'm planning to go to the Faroe Islands next August after visiting Iceland.

I was wondering if camping out in the wild is permitted anywhere in the Faroe Islands. I don't mind about the costs, but I just like the solitude and the idea of pitching your tent wherever you want.

Do I need to have a permit to sleep with a tent next to the road or in the fields?

Best Answer

Mark Mayo's answer is correct, however you may of course ask landowners if you can camp on their property. This is unlikely to happen often, so even if the answer is no, it is unlikely to be a hostile no.

I remember a blog with some Danes who did this and the landowner thought it quite amusing, rather.

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Can you take a campervan to Faroe Islands?

There are sixteen campsites in the Faroe Islands that you can reach with a RV camper. The best campsite is Vestmanna Camping located on the main island Streymoy half an hour from the airport and also half an hour from the capital T\xf3rshavn. Vestmanna Camping is a full hookup campsite and even has free Wi-Fi.

Can you stay on the Faroe Islands?

One of the best places to stay on the Faroe Islands is the capital, Torshavn. The reason is quite simple \u2013 most hotels and accommodations are located in Torshavn. Also, pretty much any place that can be reached by car is less than 1,5hrs drive from Torshavn.

Can you wild camp in Iceland?

So many people choose to look for a cheaper option and value traveling by camper or sleeping in campsites. However, as much as Iceland is a Nordic country, wild camping is not allowed. Icelandic nature preservation law dictates where the traveler is allowed to camp in Iceland if they are away from registered campsites.

Can you drink the water in the Faroe Islands?

It is perfectly safe to drink fresh water from the tab no matter where you are in the Faroe Islands. Actually the manager of the waterworks in T\xf3rshavn has demonstrated that Faroese tap water is purer and better than bottle water bought in supermarkets.

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