Top Things to do in Faroe Islands
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Faroe Islands, Faroe Islands
Bobbing in the frothing North Atlantic, the remote, 18-piece Faroes are a picturesque patchwork of emerald pastures, dotted with sheep, gaily-hued cottages and tree-free moors. The sea is never more than three miles distant in this proud, assured land, where deep-rooted traditions remain strong. The coasts boast deep fjords, steep cliffs and looming headlands. Explore these fjords by wooden sloop or sail the coast by schooner. Walk the fells and brave the unpredictable weather to puffin spot.
Restaurants in Faroe Islands
1. Faroe Tours
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Faroe Tours organises trips to the Faroe Islands with an emphasis on photography. Our local guides have great knowledge of the 18 amazing islands and are also professional or highly educated photographers. Let us take you around the islands, our home, and you'll experience the daily life of the faroese people and the breathtaking landscapes of this unique destination. Vælkomin til Føroyar!
2. Sandavagur Church
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By RoelR - Wuustwezel, Belgium
If you want to visit Trollkonufingur, this is the town you'll need to park or at least drive trough. Beautiful scenery and a very special church indeed.
3. Tora Tourist
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Tora Tourist is one of the oldest and most experienced tour operator in the Faroe Islands. Driven by passion and with more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, we can guarantee you experiences that you can't get without being an experienced local guide. The Faroe Islands is best known for its incredible scenery and unspoiled yet dramatic nature. We offer excursions every day with a professional Faroese guide, local stories, magnificent vantage points and historic settlements. The selected excursions offers the beautiful scenery, rough nature and Faroese culture. You are always welcome to contact us with inquiries. We are looking forward to welcoming you and give you a magnificent ride with many new experiences in your suitcase. Sincerely, Regin Blahamar, owner of Tora Tourist
4. Listasavn Foroya
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Welcome to the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands The Gallery is housed in a building opened in 1993 and designed by Niels Frithiof Truelsen (DK) and Palle Gregoriussen (FO). The construction was financed from official and private funds, Faroese as well as Danish.* With its black-stained exterior and numerous gables, the building recalls the traditional Faroese boathouse while the straightforward interior floorboards is similar to the other museum designs by Truelsen in Denmark. To the left you find the new exhibition rooms, and from the entrance hall there is also access to an older exhibition hall with skylights, built in 1970 by the Faroe Islands Art Society and designed by Gregoriussen. The collection of the Gallery contains about 2600 works which mainly constitute Faroese works of art. The body of the works is based on an art collection assembled by the Faroe Islands Art Society and the Faroese government from the 1940s and onwards. In 1989 the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands was established as an independent association. * Føroya Landsstyri Torshavnar Kommuna Listafelag Føroya Fossbankin Bokhandlarin Hans og fru Kate Niclasen Dronning Margrethe og Prins Henriks Fond Augustinus Fonden Beckett-Fonden Knud Højgaards Fond Velux Fonden
Reviewed By stormwave_audio - Lisbon, Portugal
We really enjoyed multiple, quite unique exhibitions by Faroese artists. There's quite a variety of pieces to enjoy in a relaxing atmosphere. The blue room is surely something out of this world! The staff was very chatty and friendly as well and offered us free end-of-the-day coffee on our way out. Highly recommended!
5. National Museum of the Faroe Islands
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 1986198819571961 - Southport, United Kingdom
I am a wheelchair user. This museum is on 2 floors, but both are accessible. There is a small lift between floors. I really enjoyed this visit as I love museums. It is well laid out, and spacious with captions in Faroese, Danish and English There was plenty to see, especially the archeology discoveries.
6. Christianskirkjan
7. Mariukirkjan
8. Mikkeller
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By markkH2223ND
Really fun friendly bar with wide variety of local beers. Flights available. We also happened on trivia night which was fun although we underperformed. Definitely should visit!
9. Torshavn Cathedral
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4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Iepurica
I can’t be otherwise than highly amused about people who call it “ordinary” or who complain about the church being closed. Faroe Islands can have monumental churches like France or Italy and people should be aware they come to a minuscule place in the middle of nowhere (which became developed in the past 70 years maybe) and have less expectations of grandeour. And by the way, there is no wonder the churches started being closed, unfortunately the vandalism is not uncommon among tourists, especially in the past few years since their numbers grew. 15years ago this wasn’t an issue. Dómskirkjan is a beautiful 17th century church, beautifully handcrafted. Something worth visiting actually, if one has the patience to catch it open. PS. One was complaining about the National Museum being “in another city”, which sounds like people would be forced to travel distances to see it. Which is rather incorrect, as it is in Hoyvík, which is part of the Tórshavn municipality and it is adiacent to the main town.
10. The Nordic House
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4.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By riccimatthieu - Nice, France
Very well designed, the Nordic house promotes the nordic and faroese culture in an absolutely beautiful designed settign and scenery. The bar is very pleasant : our hot chocolate in front of the Torshavn skyline was the perfect way to end the day.
