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Shetland Islands: is it crowded? When to visit

Shetland Islands (United Kingdom) is busiest in July, August and September and calmest in January and February. At its busiest, around the week of 9 Aug 2027, about 2,941 tourists stay there each night.

Then it gets busy, but rarely overwhelmed. 5/9 · Busy

Tourists week by week, for the year ahead

Forecasts from official statistics, estimated from figures for the wider region. The first three months are the most reliable. See Shetland Islands on the map, week by week →

What to see in Shetland Islands

• Muckle Flugga Lighthouse
• Gardie House

26 listed monuments and 94 more things to see and do.

Quieter places near Shetland Islands

No calm place worth the trip within 2 hours in the busiest week: come outside July, August and September.

Where to stay and what to do

Explore Shetland Islands and the calm places around it on the map →