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Faroe Islands with kids
Sea cliffs, grass-roofed villages and puffins, a short hop from Scotland.
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Which ages it suits
What children love
- Boat trip to see the Mykines puffins
- Múlafossur waterfall
- Grass-roofed houses in Gjógv
- The Drangarnir sea stacks
Worth knowing
- Direct flights go from Edinburgh. From elsewhere, change in Copenhagen.
- Cool and windy even in summer, around 11 to 13°C.
- Pricey with few places to stay, so book early.
What a week in Faroe Islands costs a family
For two adults and two children aged 4 and 8, expect roughly £1,400 for return flights, £1,932 for a family room or apartment and £1,680 to spend in June, one of the best months to go. That's about £5,012 in all. The cheapest month is January, at about £3,768.
| Month | Season | Family of four, 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £3,768 |
| February | Cheap | £3,768 |
| March | Cheap | £3,768 |
| April | Normal | £4,390 |
| May | Normal | £4,390 |
| JuneBest | Busy | £5,012 |
| JulyBest | Peak | £5,818 |
| AugustBest | Peakschool hols | £6,149 |
| September | Busy | £5,012 |
| October | Normal | £4,390 |
| November | Cheap | £3,768 |
| December | Cheap | £3,768 |
Return flights from London. Short-haul airlines usually charge children the adult fare. A mid-range family room or apartment, plus food, local transport and days out. Prices go up in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. These are rough guides, not quotes. Plan your own holiday to see costs for your party, dates and holiday style, and add real prices as you find them.
When to go
The best months for Faroe Islands are June, July and August. It's cheapest in January, February, March, November and December. July and August are peak season, when prices are highest.
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