Faroe Islands Local Customs

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Föroya Bjór

by travelfrosch

The Faroe Islands has its own brewery, and a fairly good one at that. Klaksvik-based Föroya Bjór makes 10 varieties of beer and ale, as well as an alcohol-free malt beverage and a number of soft drinks under the Jolly Cola label.The most common varieties you will see in your travels around the Faroes are the "Classic" and "Pilsnar" beers, which appear to be the "Old Coke" and "New Coke" of the Faroese Pilsner world. I for one am unable to taste the difference -- they both taste like average western German pilsners to me.You'll also see quite often the "Gull" beer, a more potent (5.8% ABV) Export beer. I only tried this one in a bottle, but I found it reminiscent of Löwenbräu lager.The best brews I tried, though, were the Green Islands Stout, and my favorite, the Black Sheep Ale. The stout had similar consistency to an Imperial Stout, but a bit sweeter. The Black Sheep had a nice perfumey...

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Grass roofs

by tini58de

The grass roofs or turf roofs are something very typical of the Faroe islands. This natural material makes a very good insulation of the houses, which is more than necessary considering the amount of rain and wind and low temperatures!You will still find quite a few houses with grass roofs on the Faroes - both in Torshavn as well as in other villages! Beautiful!

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More info about Faroe islands.

by Dizzyhead

Here you get more and detailed information about your needs before you go to Faroe Islands. And maybe you can find links to other web sites too. But I think this web page is enough for you.www.visit-faroeislands.com

The letter eth

by davidcross

I can't get to grips with the pronunciation at all - except for three things:1.No place ame will sound like it looks.2. Residents are very patient in helping you get it right.3. The letter eth, descended from Old Norse, is never pronounced at all in Faroese. (ð Đ)

The Faroese Króna

by travelfrosch

The unit of currency in the Faroes is the Faroese króna, the plural form is Krónur. It is identical in value to the Danish Krone; in fact, you will find Danish and Faroese notes circulating interchangeably in the Faroes. The Danish National Bank prints Faroese notes on behalf of the Faroe Islands.Faroese notes are circulated in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 Krónur. No Faroese coins are circulated; Danish coins are used.While Faroese notes are technically legal tender throughout the Kingdom of Denmark, they are in practice generally not accepted in Denmark, though you're normally allowed to change to Danish notes free of charge at Danish or Faroese banks. As a practical matter, it's probably a good idea to spend any Faroese notes you don't want to keep as a souvenir.

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Faroese Language

by travelfrosch

The Faroese have their own distinct language called, interestingly enough, Faroese. A relative of Old West Norse, Faroese is quite difficult for most outsiders to pronounce, much less understand. Two pieces of good news: First, it is very similar to Icelandic, so if you can speak fluent Icelandic, you should have no problem communicating. Second, should you be among the few who can't speak Icelandic, you can be comforted that all Faroese are required to learn Danish in school.Don't speak Icelandic or Danish? Don't despair. English is fairly widely spoken, especially in the larger towns and by the younger Faroese. But don't assume everyone speaks English, because not everyone does (not to mention it's rather rude to assume this in the first place). Be patient and use common sense communication skills (e.g., pointing, hand gestures), and you should be fine.By the way: In case you were...

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The Saga of the Faroe Islanders

by Bjorgvin

The Saga of the Faroe Islanders was written in Iceland by an unknown author in the 13th century. The two main caracters are the sly and evil Þrándur í Götu (Thrand of Gata) and the christian hero Sigmundur Brestisson, friend of Olav Tryggvason king of Norway. The story describes the resistance of Faeroese leaders to Norwegian interference during the first part of the 11th century.George Johnston,: Two Icelandic Sagas, Porcupine's Quill, ISBN 0-88984-180-2 - contains: The Saga of the Faroe Islanders (Færeyinga saga); The Saga of the Greenlanders (Grænlendinga saga).

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Kirkjubøur

by Bjorgvin

Kirkjubøur, the residence of the medieval Bishop of the Faroe Islands (12th to 16th century) and cultural and religious centre, is a village today, situated 13km south-west of Tórshavn. Kirkjubøur has among many other historical relics an old wooden farmhouse from medieval times (Roykstovan), one of the oldest wooden buildings in Northern Europe. This farmhouse is still intact and is now a museum. Amongst other interesting sights is a medieval church (St. Olav's Church), the remains of the Bishop’s palace and walls of a 13th century St. Magnus Cathedral that was never finished.

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Faroese language

by tini58de

The Faroese language is a Scandinavian language and similar to Icelandic. It derived from the old Norse language. For some more information click here!I found this sign at the harbor, but had no idea, what it was all about ...Thanks to Simone (sim1) and Ake I found out, what this sign says:"Here it is not allowed to clean fish in the lake/water.The health authority."

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Akvavitt

by lisahurley

It is customary for hosts to give guests a shot of this caraway-flavored liqueur when they enter the home. Normally this custom is only observed on special occassions. Normally kept in the freezer to tone down its intense flavor, Akvavitt is quite strong. If you don't want any, simply touch the liquid to your lips. If you do not, it is considered "spitting in the glass," though you won't hurt anyone's feelings if you decline subsequent rounds.

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Q:  Hi, What is the best route if leaving from Canada/US? To get to the islands? What would be a comfortable amount to save if staying... 

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A: Flying over Copenhagen would probaply be the best for you. You have several flights a day from Copenhagen to the Faroe islands because of the large number of faroese... 

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