Is it worth visiting the Faroe Islands in winter?

Yes, if you want atmosphere rather than coverage. You get empty villages, storm-driven seas, low-angle light all day and off-season prices. You lose the smaller-island ferries, the mountain passes on bad days, and about two-thirds of your daylight. Come with a spare day and an indoor fallback and it works.

How many hours of daylight are there in the Faroe Islands in winter?

Around the December solstice the sun is up for roughly five and a half hours, with usable light from about 09:30 to 16:30 once you count the long twilights. By late February that has grown to around eight hours. The upside is that low winter sun means the whole short day is good light.

Do the ferries and flights run in winter?

The main routes run, with cancellations. Flights into Vágar divert or cancel during storms, and ferries to the smaller islands suspend in rough weather; the Mykines boat does not operate in winter at all. Never book a same-day onward connection, and treat a winter itinerary as a set of options rather than a schedule.

Can you see the northern lights in the Faroe Islands?

Sometimes. The latitude and the dark skies make it possible, but the limiting factor is cloud rather than solar activity, and clear nights are scarce in a Faroese winter. Worth watching for on a clear night; not worth building a trip around.

Which is the cheapest month to visit the Faroe Islands?

February and November sit furthest from the summer premium. Of the two, February is the better trade: rain falls on about 17 days rather than 20, daylight has climbed to around eight hours, and you can still get out and use the day.