The Faroe Islands are a wild, unspoiled collection of eighteen islands that are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Though they’re triangled by Norway, Iceland, and the United Kingdom, the Faroe Islands have managed to stay remote as travelers skip past the islands.
Big mistake, but that means you can elope in the Faroe Islands and have a beautiful view and a private place to say your vows all to yourself! With landscapes similar to Iceland, but with less tourists and crowds, you definitely don’t want to miss out on these islands. To plan your Faroe Islands elopement, there are a few things that you should know – but luckily I’ve got all the important stuff. Keep reading to learn how to elope in the Faroe Islands!
The Grind in the Faroe Islands
I want every couple to love their elopement location, which means you deserve to know all the facts – every place has pros and cons, but I want to insert a disclaimer to this guide. In the Faroe Islands, there’s a controversial tradition that takes place each year. An annual whale hunt called the grindadráp (the grind) takes place sometime between July and September, whenever a pod of whales is spotted and the hunt can begin.
The grind has taken place for several centuries, but has drawn tons of criticism from both locals and foreigners, as well as several environmental protection agencies for the inhumane killing of the whales and the damage it does to the populations.
If this is a deal breaker for you, there are plenty of other gorgeous places to elope if you’d like to avoid supporting this terrible tradition. Places with similar landscapes include Iceland, the Scottish Isles, and New Zealand!
If you do elope in the Faroe Islands and book your elopement with me, I will donate 500€ to the Sea Shepherds – an organization working to stop this practice.