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 paikallista suosittelee
THE TARV Grillhouse
26 paikallista suosittelee
The best grillhouse in town!
Lovely little restaurant serving a variety of local fish.
56 paikallista suosittelee
Barbara Fishhouse
56 paikallista suosittelee
Lovely little restaurant serving a variety of local fish.
Located in a historic building and famous for its lamb.
47 paikallista suosittelee
Áarstova
1 Gongin
47 paikallista suosittelee
Located in a historic building and famous for its lamb.
Exciting high quality restaurant cooking with local ingredients.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Ræst Fermented & Traditional
33 paikallista suosittelee
Exciting high quality restaurant cooking with local ingredients.
The only sushi restaurant in the country. Also great for take away!
43 paikallista suosittelee
etika Sushi
3 Áarvegur
43 paikallista suosittelee
The only sushi restaurant in the country. Also great for take away!
Italian food. Located in a beautiful old warehouse.
24 paikallista suosittelee
Skeiva pakkhús
19 Sigmundargøta
24 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
City Burger
17 Tórsgøta
7 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Fiskastykkið
9 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Breyðvirkið
100 Jónas Broncksgøta
6 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Mikkeller
11 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Brell Café
9 Vaglið
8 paikallista suosittelee
Here you will get the best cup of coffee in town.
A cosy café at the edge of the old town.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Paname Café
2 Vaglið
16 paikallista suosittelee
A cosy café at the edge of the old town.
Old historic building often hosting live music.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Reinsaríið
8 paikallista suosittelee
Old historic building often hosting live music.
A busy café in charming surroundings.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Kaffihúsið
Undir Bryggjubakka
33 paikallista suosittelee
A busy café in charming surroundings.
A hip bar with live DJ's in the weekends.
23 paikallista suosittelee
Sirkus Bar
2 Gríms Kambansgøta
23 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Essabarr
7 Áarvegur
17 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Saksun
22 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Gjogv
23 paikallista suosittelee
Beautiful village surrounded by scenic mountains.
A stunning waterfall located in the scenic village of Gásadalur.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Múlafossur Waterfall
8 paikallista suosittelee
A stunning waterfall located in the scenic village of Gásadalur.
One of the best spots for birdwatching on the Faroe Islands.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Mykines
10 paikallista suosittelee
One of the best spots for birdwatching on the Faroe Islands.
Scenic hike with stunning views.
12 paikallista suosittelee
Trælanípan
12 paikallista suosittelee
Scenic hike with stunning views.
Beautiful waterfall.
12 paikallista suosittelee
Bøsdalafossur waterfall
12 paikallista suosittelee
Beautiful waterfall.
The only park with trees in Tórshavn. A great place to stroll around and relax.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Vioarlundin Park
100 Gundadalsvegur
26 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Nólsoy
6 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Tjørnuvík
19 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Trøllkonufingur
15 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Tinganes
22 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Skansin
0 Yviri við Strond
25 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Torshavn Cathedral
Bryggjubakki
10 paikallista suosittelee
A charming old wooden church in the old town.
From this place you will get a splendid view of Tórshavn.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Kongaminnið
Hoyvíksvegur
8 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Kópakonan
16 Bakkavegur
12 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
SMS, Tórshavn
58 paikallista suosittelee
The biggest shopping mall in Tórshavn.
Cool and cosy small clothing store selling hand-knitted knitwear.
28 paikallista suosittelee
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøta
28 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins - Tórshavn
67 Hoyvíksvegur
10 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Öström
18 Skálatrøð
24 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Steinatún
Steinatún
11 paikallista suosittelee
The main bus terminal for the free bus service running throughout the Municipality.
Telephone: +298 36 36 36
8 paikallista suosittelee
Auto - Taxi
28 Niels Finsens gøta
8 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Miklagarður
8 paikallista suosittelee
The biggest grocery store in Tórshavn.
Well equipped gym and fitness center.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Burn Fitness
10 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
National Hospital of the Faroe Islands
J.C. Svabos gøta
6 paikallista suosittelee
The only hospital in Tórshavn.
Tourist information centre.
19 paikallista suosittelee
VisitTórshavn
17 Niels Finsens gøta
19 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøta
29 paikallista suosittelee
A decent-sized grocery store only 10 min walk from the flat.