Welcome to the Faroe Islands 3-9 July 2027

The 21st International Island Games will be held in the Faroe Islands in 2027. This is the second time the Faroe Islands host the games. See you in the Faroes Islands 3-9 July 2027.

The Faroe Islands

Discover the Faroe Islands: Key Facts at a Glance

  • 18 islands - 7 are connected
    by road, bridge or subsea
    tunnel

  • Population: 54.683 (May 2024)

  • Highest elevation 882 m
    (2,894 ft.)

  • Language: Faroese

  • Currency: Faroese króna
    equal to DKK (Danish
    “krone”)

  • Average humidity: 88 %

  • Temperature: 12 to 14
    degrees Celcius

    SPORTS

  • Archery

  • Athletics

  • Badminton

  • Basketball

  • Cycling

  • Football

  • Gymnastics

  • Judo

  • Shooting

  • Swimming

  • Table Tennis

  • Tennis

  • Triathlon

  • Volleyball

The Organising Committee

The Organising committee is comprised of representatives from the Faroese Confederation of Sports/Island Games Committee, the Faroese Government together with persons with experience in the necessary fields of expertise. These fields include: Sports, accommodation, transport, marketing and merchandise, media, finances, accreditation and administration

  • Mr. Teitur Samuelsen

    chairman, (Finances, project management)

  • Ms. Annleyg Lamhauge

    (transport, accommodation, catering)

  • Mr. Niels Mortensen

    (commercial operations/sponsorships)

  • Ms. Doris Bjarkhamar

    (Health and Safety)

  • Ms. Elin Heðinsdóttir Joensen

    (Events, cultural arrangements and sports)

  • Ms Anna Maria Toftegaard

    (Volunteers, sustainability, information/social media)

  • Mr. John Kjær

    (Special adviser)

Solby A. Christiansdóttir

Games Director (Games Office, Sports )