The Faroese parliament has passed a law on sustainable tourism aiming to create a more sustainable and well-managed tourism environment.
The law outlines the conditions for hiking across the islands and specifies when tourists must pay for access to hiking trails. All tourists aged 16 and above staying in paid accommodations will be required to pay an accommodation fee of 20 kr. per night, with a cap of 200 kr. The income from these fees is earmarked to maintain and sustain hiking paths, support tourism planning initiatives, strengthen the overall tourism sector, and improve conditions for tourists, ensuring a well-organised experience upon arrival in the Faroe Islands.
The law emphasises the importance of organising tourism sustainably to safeguard nature, resources, and traditions, strengthen local communities, culture, and heritage, and provide guidance for responsible behaviour in nature and tourism management.