Northern Islands the six Northern islands (Borðoy, Kunoy, Kalsoy, Viðoy, Svínoy and Fugloy) have made up one administrative area since Norse times. The volcanic origin of the Faroe Islands is more pronounced here than anywhere else. The landscape is very dramatic. |
Eysturoy the second largest island. The landscape in the north is very steep. |
Northern Streymoy Streymoy is the largest and main island. The north is less densely populated but there are some wonderful villages. |
Southern Streymoy here the capital Tórshavn is situated and the area surrounding the capital is where the largest number of people live. |
Vágar ( Vágoy} Vágar is the third largest island and is where the airport is situated. Mykines, the small island to the west, is well known for its bird life and remote location. |
Sandoy the region is made up of three islands with the largest being Sandoy, the other two are Skúvoy and Stóra Dímun. |
Suðuroy - the most southerly island and Lítla Dímun - the smallest island, which is uninhabited. |