The Faroe Islands will remain shut for tourists in 2020 too but not for volunteers
Times of IndiaGetty Images/TRAVEL TRENDS, DENMARK/ Created : Nov 14, 2019, 10:28 IST
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After being shut for almost a year, the famous Faroe Islands will remain closed for tourists in the year 2020 too. However, volunteers from across the globe will get a chance to work on various repair works and one of the prime pr … Read more
After being shut for almost a year, the famous Faroe Islands will remain closed for tourists in the year 2020 too. However, volunteers from across the globe will get a chance to work on various repair works and one of the prime projects include the repairing of hiking trail at the top of Slættaratindur, which is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. This self-governing archipelago is a significant part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Read less
After being shut for almost a year, the famous Faroe Islands will remain closed for tourists in the year 2020 too. However, volunteers from across the globe will get a chance to work on various repair works and one of the prime projects include the repairing of hiking trail at the top of Slættaratindur, which is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. This self-governing archipelago is a significant part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
To fight the situation, the Faroe Islands government has decided to shut down some of its prime tourists hotspots starting from April 16 to 17, 2020. The decision is taken to complete several maintenance works going across the islands to make travel sustainable.
So, if you too wish to be a part of this amazing thing, here’s all the details:
1) The 100 volunteers will get a room to stay.
2) They will get a celebratory dinner on Friday night with locals
3) Transportation around the island for volunteers would be free.
But remember, the trip is not a completely free one.
Here’s how you can apply and terms and conditions:
1) Firstly, you’ll have to register yourself at visitfaroeislands.com and pay for your flight tickets to the Faroe Islands.
2) Volunteers will have to be available for two entire days of work on April 16 and 17, 2020, so reach before April 15.
3) Volunteers are free to travel around the country (on their own) before and after the official completion dates.
The volunteer work includes construction of new paths for hikers and making sign boards, among others.
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