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