Maps

Readers interested in the Faroese landscape and cartography can view maps of the Faroe Islands through the Danish Geodata Agency. A section of the map is viewed in a tiny window, so you can't get the complete breadth and variation of the landscape. but you can get a little idea of what to expect from the 'Atlas', at a scale of 1:100,000.

Paper maps are available directly from the Faroes. Solberg has a complete collection of maps that are still in circulation, including fine scale (1:20,000) topographic maps from the Danish cartogropher, Kort & Matrikelstyresen. These maps, published in the late 80's, are great for hiking, or armchair travelling.

If you are interested in ordering maps, look out for falsað and slætt, which are the folded or rolled (sheet) versions of each map. Map coverage of an entire island can be purchased in bundles too, for a discounted price.