Guidebook for the Faroe Islands

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Guidebook for the Faroe Islands

Food Scene

Here I have listed a selection of restaurants that I would recommend my guests to visit.
The best grillhouse in town!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE TARV Grillhouse
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best grillhouse in town!
Lovely little restaurant serving a variety of local fish.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbara Fishhouse
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely little restaurant serving a variety of local fish.
Located in a historic building and famous for its lamb.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Áarstova
1 Gongin
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in a historic building and famous for its lamb.
Exciting high quality restaurant cooking with local ingredients.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ræst Fermented & Traditional
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Exciting high quality restaurant cooking with local ingredients.
The only sushi restaurant in the country. Also great for take away!
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
etika Sushi
3 Áarvegur
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The only sushi restaurant in the country. Also great for take away!
Italian food. Located in a beautiful old warehouse.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skeiva pakkhús
19 Sigmundargøta
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Italian food. Located in a beautiful old warehouse.
A busy take away place. You can for example order pizza, pita and sandwich.
eta
1 Tórsgøta
A busy take away place. You can for example order pizza, pita and sandwich.
Popular take away serving burgers, fried chicken and fries.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Burger
17 Tórsgøta
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Popular take away serving burgers, fried chicken and fries.
Ramen in a cool atmosphere.
Suppugarðurin
Ramen in a cool atmosphere.
Lovely café in cosy surroundings. It is located in the village of Sandavágur on Vágar island. Great place for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fiskastykkið
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely café in cosy surroundings. It is located in the village of Sandavágur on Vágar island. Great place for a quick bite to eat or a coffee.
Sister restaurant to the two star Michelin restaurant KOKS.
ROKS
100 Gongin
Sister restaurant to the two star Michelin restaurant KOKS.
Best and most popular local bakery in Tórshavn
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breyðvirkið
100 Jónas Broncksgøta
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best and most popular local bakery in Tórshavn

Drinks & Nightlife

Here I have listed a selection of bars, cafés and music/cultural venues that I would recommend my guests to visit.
The best beer bar in town!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mikkeller
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best beer bar in town!
A cool juice bar in Tórshavn.
NO12
A cool juice bar in Tórshavn.
Here you will get the best cup of coffee in town.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brell Café
9 Vaglið
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Here you will get the best cup of coffee in town.
A cosy café at the edge of the old town.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paname Café
2 Vaglið
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A cosy café at the edge of the old town.
Old historic building often hosting live music.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reinsaríið
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old historic building often hosting live music.
A busy café in charming surroundings.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kaffihúsið
Undir Bryggjubakka
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A busy café in charming surroundings.
A hip bar with live DJ's in the weekends.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sirkus Bar
2 Gríms Kambansgøta
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A hip bar with live DJ's in the weekends.
A cosy and stylish bar located in a historic building. Light food and delicious cocktails on the menu. Live music in the weekends.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Essabarr
7 Áarvegur
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A cosy and stylish bar located in a historic building. Light food and delicious cocktails on the menu. Live music in the weekends.

Parks & Nature

Remote village with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Walk along the sandy shore of the lagoon where you will reach a beautiful and secluded beach.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saksun
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Remote village with amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Walk along the sandy shore of the lagoon where you will reach a beautiful and secluded beach.
Beautiful village surrounded by scenic mountains.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gjogv
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful village surrounded by scenic mountains.
A stunning waterfall located in the scenic village of Gásadalur.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Múlafossur Waterfall
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A stunning waterfall located in the scenic village of Gásadalur.
One of the best spots for birdwatching on the Faroe Islands.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mykines
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the best spots for birdwatching on the Faroe Islands.
Scenic hike with stunning views.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trælanípan
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scenic hike with stunning views.
Beautiful waterfall.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bøsdalafossur waterfall
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful waterfall.
The only park with trees in Tórshavn. A great place to stroll around and relax.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vioarlundin Park
100 Gundadalsvegur
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The only park with trees in Tórshavn. A great place to stroll around and relax.
Small island in the fjord outside of Tórshavn. Visit the cosy café Kunningarstovan for a cup of coffee and take a stroll around the village. There are also possibilities for hiking on the island. There are only a few roads on the island, so don't bother bringing a car :)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nólsoy
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small island in the fjord outside of Tórshavn. Visit the cosy café Kunningarstovan for a cup of coffee and take a stroll around the village. There are also possibilities for hiking on the island. There are only a few roads on the island, so don't bother bringing a car :)
Beautiful village surrounded by mountains. Big beach with a stunning view to the opposite island with the two famous sea stacks kalled Risin & Kellingin.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tjørnuvík
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful village surrounded by mountains. Big beach with a stunning view to the opposite island with the two famous sea stacks kalled Risin & Kellingin.
Trøllkonufingur means the Troll woman's finger. It is a 313 m tall monolith. You can park your car at the beginning of the hiking trail and take a relatively short and easy hike to see this beautiful sight.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trøllkonufingur
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trøllkonufingur means the Troll woman's finger. It is a 313 m tall monolith. You can park your car at the beginning of the hiking trail and take a relatively short and easy hike to see this beautiful sight.

Sightseeing

Tinganes is the name of the charming old town in Tórshavn. Take a walk through the small streets and enjoy the old wooden houses.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tinganes
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tinganes is the name of the charming old town in Tórshavn. Take a walk through the small streets and enjoy the old wooden houses.
An old fortress with lighthouse.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Skansin
0 Yviri við Strond
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An old fortress with lighthouse.
The remains of a medieval cathedral are situated in this beautiful little village close to Tórshavn.
Kirkjubømúrurin
The remains of a medieval cathedral are situated in this beautiful little village close to Tórshavn.
A charming old wooden church in the old town.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torshavn Cathedral
Bryggjubakki
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A charming old wooden church in the old town.
From this place you will get a splendid view of Tórshavn.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kongaminnið
Hoyvíksvegur
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
From this place you will get a splendid view of Tórshavn.
Famous bronze and stainless steel sculpture called Kópakonan (the Seal Woman) located at the edge of the ocean.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kópakonan
16 Bakkavegur
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Famous bronze and stainless steel sculpture called Kópakonan (the Seal Woman) located at the edge of the ocean.
Visit the amazing Kallur lighthouse where locals have erected a gravestone dedicated to James Bond. This was a stunning filming location for the movie "No time to die".
Kallur Lighthouse
Visit the amazing Kallur lighthouse where locals have erected a gravestone dedicated to James Bond. This was a stunning filming location for the movie "No time to die".

Shopping

The biggest shopping mall in Tórshavn.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SMS, Tórshavn
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The biggest shopping mall in Tórshavn.
Cool and cosy small clothing store selling hand-knitted knitwear.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøta
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cool and cosy small clothing store selling hand-knitted knitwear.
Souvenirs and bookstore.
H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil
2 Vaglið
Souvenirs and bookstore.
The only store in town selling wine and spirits.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins - Tórshavn
67 Hoyvíksvegur
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The only store in town selling wine and spirits.
If you want equipment for outdoor activities (hiking, camping, fishing etc.), this is the store with the biggest selection in town.
P/F Jógvan Weihe
10 Stiðjagøta
If you want equipment for outdoor activities (hiking, camping, fishing etc.), this is the store with the biggest selection in town.
Design store with local crafts.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Öström
18 Skálatrøð
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Design store with local crafts.
Design store selling local Faroese design.
Ullvøruhúsið
27 Niels Finsens gøta
Design store selling local Faroese design.

Getting Around

The main bus terminal for the free bus service running throughout the Municipality.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steinatún
Steinatún
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The main bus terminal for the free bus service running throughout the Municipality.
Telephone: +298 36 36 36
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Auto - Taxi
28 Niels Finsens gøta
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Telephone: +298 36 36 36
Telephone: +298 32 32 32
Bil Taxi
Telephone: +298 32 32 32
The main bus terminal for busses going to and from Tórshavn (incl. the airport).
Eystara Bryggja (Farstøðin)
The main bus terminal for busses going to and from Tórshavn (incl. the airport).

Essentials

The biggest grocery store in Tórshavn.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miklagarður
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The biggest grocery store in Tórshavn.
Well equipped gym and fitness center.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burn Fitness
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Well equipped gym and fitness center.
The biggest pharmacy in town.
Tjaldurs Apotek
The biggest pharmacy in town.
Small parmacy.
Steinatún Apotek
Small parmacy.
The only hospital in Tórshavn.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
National Hospital of the Faroe Islands
J.C. Svabos gøta
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The only hospital in Tórshavn.
Tourist information centre.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
VisitTórshavn
17 Niels Finsens gøta
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tourist information centre.
Local small grocery store called "Inn" located just around the corner from the flat.
Inn við Grønlandsvegin
16 Grønlandsvegur
Local small grocery store called "Inn" located just around the corner from the flat.
A decent-sized grocery store only 10 min walk from the flat.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøta
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A decent-sized grocery store only 10 min walk from the flat.