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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Practical Information The following pages will give you information about: 1. Alcoholic Beverages p. 116 2. Animals p. 116 3. Banking Hours p. 116 4. Business Hours p. 116 5. Camping p. 116 6. Churches p. 116 7. Clothing p. 116 8. Communication p. 117 9. Consulates p. 117 10. Currency, Credit Cards and Foreign Exchange p. 117 11. Cycling p. 117 12. Deep-sea and sport fishing p. 117
13. Driving 14. Drones 15. Duty-Free Shopping 16. Electricity 17. Emergency and Medical Assistance 18. Entry Regulations 19. Health Insurance 20. Hiking 21. Local Radio 22. Local Time 23. Lost and Found Articles 24. Luggage Storage
1. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The legal drinking age in the Faroe Islands is eighteen. Stronger beer, wine and spirits may only be purchased in Government Monopoly stores in major towns. (See page 104) and in licensed restaurants, café‘s, nightclubs, etc. 2. ANIMALS The transportation of any animal into the Faroe Islands is strictly forbidden. For more information call 556400, www.hfs.fo 3. BANKING HOURS Banks in major towns and some villages are open from 9:30 to 16:00 weekdays. All banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Secure Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are available from 6:00 until 02:00 every day. 4. BUSINESS HOURS Most shops are open from 10.00-17.30. On Thursday and Friday many are open until 18.00. Shops close on Saturday between 14.00 and 16.00. SMS shopping centre in Tórshavn is open until 18.00. Most shops are closed on Sunday. Kiosks, petrol stations and most bakeries do not close until 23.00, also on a Sunday.
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25. Postal Services 26. Public Holidays 27. Services for the Physically Disabled 28. Shopping/Souvenirs 29. Tax-Free Shopping 30. Tipping 31. Travel in the Faroe Isl. 32. Travel to the Faroe Isl.
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Tunnels
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5. CAMPING Camping is only permitted at designated campsites (See page 105). Moreover, it is not permitted to stay overnight in your camping cars along the road, at rest stops, lay-bys or view areas. Some camping sites are designated only for tents. Campers ought to be considerate of the environment, keep the camping areas tidy and clean up thoroughly upon departure. Because of the unpredictable weather even in summer, it is advisable to have sturdy, waterproof and windproof camping equipment. Fuel for camping stoves is available at petrol stations. 6. CHURCHES Church services are held every Sunday at 11:00 or 12:00. Contact the local tourist office for information. 7. CLOTHING A waterproof rain jacket is highly recommended and a warm sweater, as well as a warm hat, especially when voyaging out to sea or walking in the mountains. Rubber boots or waterproof hiking boots are a must along the trails in the mountains. Sunglasses, sunscreen and binoculars might prove useful.
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