Copenhagen and the Faroe Islands Nature, design and Scandinavian contrasts

It feels like Scotland, it feels like Ireland, it feels like Iceland. A little less so like Denmark. Yet the Atlantic archipelago of the Faroe Islands belongs to the Danish Crown - eighteen islands of a raw beauty, on which there are more sheep than humans. Nature, entire and rugged, is a companion in both life and travel here. Impetuous, it is often the one to set the agenda. People adapt, moved by the beauty of this green carpet covering almost everything, the mystique of the wind’s song as it rushes through the gorges, and the ingenuousness of the colourful houses with grassy roofs. And when the thick fog, or kjaftsvart í mjorka, lifts to let a ray of sunshine through, it shines on these small lands - Strymoy,Streymoy, Eysturoy, Vágar and the others - their fjords, lakes, waterfalls and villages, with a light that is clearer than anywhere else. It is inspiring: to the artists and craftsfolk who exhibit in the world’s smallest capital, Tórshavn,with their thoughtful creations; and to the chefs, too, attracting Michelin stars and visitors with discerning palates. On reflection, the Faroe Islands are beyond compare. 

Copenhagen as an epilogue

Going from the Faroe Islands to Copenhagen is a big leap in terms of context and fashion. The Danish capital, though still on a human scale and ever devoted to herring fishing, has caught the fever for design, street art, and hygge. It stretches along its canals and polychrome facades, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere, trendy boutiques, and restaurants that, for several years now, have been working wonders with what grows, grazes and swims in the surrounding area. The Designmuseum and Christiansborg Palace, the creative Meatpacking District and the trendy Nørrebro, the monarchy and the alternative community of Christiania: Danish eclecticism has many virtues, both aesthetic and cultural.

Your journey

Scandinavia (including the islands) is just a quick and direct flightaway. You land on the island of Vágar; all that remains is to reach the Faroese capital, your home base, from where you will easily set out to explore the rest of the archipelago. The journey - like all your other journeys - is made easier by private transfer. Perched on the city’s heights, your modern hotel plays with illusions among the verdant hills thanks to a skilfully crafted grass roof, a local speciality. Located on the sea side, your room opens onto superb panoramic views that change over the course of the day. In the restaurant, the tasting menu brings a great deal of talent and a little of each island in the archipelago to your plate. Brilliant. Afternoon tea, sauna and massages complete the experience. An art-inspired hotel. You are also well served in Copenhagen’s former central post office, a 1912 building cleverly transformed into a hotel and one of the few in the city to have a swimming pool. The Crown does not have the monopoly on privilege. On site, in addition to a faultlessly comfortable room, the rooftop, zero-waste kitchen and spa help you recharge both body and mind between outings. Some highlights must simply not be missed and are already on your itinerary: in the Faroe Islands, a day spent exploring the villages of Saksun and Gjógv offers the opportunity to discover the local Golden Circle; another is dedicated to the gorgeous island of Vágar. In Copenhagen, you wander the city in the company of a local who adapts to your wishes. Your spa access is arranged at every location so you can make the sauna part of your daily routine. As for the new Nordic cuisine, (re)discover it in one of the trendy restaurants in the Danish capital, where we have reserved you a table. Additional reservations, tours, and meetings can be arranged by our on-site Concierge. In collaboration with your travel specialist, they can indeed adjust your journey according to your wishes, even as it unfolds.