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The Nordic House

by seaouk

This is the main place on the Faroe Islands for all national events, art exhibitions and concerts aswell as a cinema.It was funded buy all nations in the Nordic regions and as a result there is something in the building from each country, such as Finish chairs, Norwegian stones and Icelandic roof. The main reason to come here is just to look at the architecture. It is a lovely building that was built back in the 1980's, but looks so modern. It is free to get in and it really is worth a vist, but is ut of town a bit, but if you have your own transport it is easy enough to get to. Its worth going just for nice coffee and a read of all the newspapers in all teh Nordic languages.They have many art exhibitions on thoughout the year also.

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Vestmanna Bird Cliffs

by seaouk

This is a must for anyone regardless of the time of year that you go. You will not see birds all year round but the trip and the cliffs and grottos you will see are worth it themselves. The boat trip last around 2 hours and has english commentary, although I think they places speak for themselves.The day we went it was too rough to go on the main tour so we went south around the headland and we saw just as much if not more if we had done the original tour.

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National Museum

by seaouk

This place is not very well sign posted (as are most things), but is very much worth a visit. It is a bargin at only 30kr and is worth every penny. It is just so fasinating to see that such a small nation has so many exciting artifacts. When we were there they had an exhibition that was displaying all the artifacts that the Danish took away but are slowing giving back to the Faroes people.The is also a stuffed sheep that is the last of a breed of sheep that once lived on the islands, but were killed off in favour of more hardy species. Your ticket also includes enterance to the outdoor museum (alhtough I cannot comment on this as we did not have time to see this.)

Magnus Cathedral, Kirkjubøur

by seaouk

Although there is not much to see here it is worth seeing. When we went it was in the process of being restored so it was all covered up. However because this place plays such an important part of Faroes history it is worth going to see. Even if you combine it with a trip to Sandoy, as it is just around the corner form the harbour where the boats leave for Sandoy. It is the largest and beautiful medieval building in the Faroe Islands. It was never finished, so has never had a routeHowever as the Faroes tourist industry is not great there is very little information about the site when you get there, but if you go to the city muesum you will see all the artifacts that have been recovered from this site.

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Go and see Gjógv

by seaouk

This has to be one of the prettiest villages I have ever seen. It is the most nothern village on the island of Eysturoy.It is so colourful and calming. There are many walks that you can start from around here or just wonder around the village itself. There is a lovely tea shop if you need refreshments, along with a guest house. Although as it is so far north and fairly out of the way I would not make this your base to explore the Faroe Islands. However it does make a good base if you plan to hike up the higest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Staeltratindur. I have not done this hike but I believe ti to be not too difficult.

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Visit Eiði to see Risin and Kellingin

by seaouk

This whole area is lovely for a walk down by the cost and it has the added benefit that you can see the two stacks Risin and Kellingin.Legend has it that they are the remains of some giants that came across from Iceland. See link for more information. This is really only good on a clear day as they are quite far around the headland and if it is fogy I imagine you will see nothing.There are also lots of sea bird that can be found around here.

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Day trip to Mykines

by seaouk

This would be a must for most people. It is once of the cheeper things to do in the Faroe Islands, in that you are really only paying for a boat trip and someone ot show you the way (so not really a guide as such). You leave from the Island of Vágar and boat trip to Mykines is about an hour and when we went it was very bumpy so not good for people who get sick, but most things on the Faroe islands involve a boat! Once on the Island you will go up into the village and visit the only café/gift shop/toilet. They do amazing ice creams and things are not too badly priced. The tour will then take you up the hill to the left of the village (if coming up from the harbour) and over this on down the otherside to a bridge which is named bridge over the Atlantic, to the smaller island of Mykineshólmur. This is where you will see some of the most beautiful views back to the other islands, but out to...

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Various tours around the Faroe Islands with TORA

by seaouk

This tour company is one of the best we found while in the Faroe Islands. It appears to be run by one man, Mr Samal Blahamar, who will take you around and depending on the number of people on the tour he will taylor it to suit you. He speaks Fareoes, English, and Danish along with a little German, so you will be fine as long as you can speak one of those languages.We did a tour to Sandoy and around Tórshavn, and both were excellent. Really informative and not rushed (but this might be due to there being just 3 of us on it, as we went in low season). On the day trip to Sandoy lunch was provided and was plenty to fill us up and last the day. We were picked up at the main bus station as we were staying out of Tórshavn but he picks up from all main hotels in the town. This compnay also do tours through Green Gate, but they are the same tours, but slightly more expensive as they have a...

Sorvagur

by tini58de

On our hike from Boer to Sorvagur we were able to do some nice birdwatching and enjoy flora and fauna altogether.Sorvagur is a little town with a church, a nice harbor and a soccer field of course! It was very enjoyable walking through the town, although we seemed to be the only people there (except of a few children on the soccer field!)

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Torshavn: the harbour

by tini58de

Torshavn harbour will most likely be the first sight of most tourists getting to the Faroe Islands.It is a small harbour, idyllic with lots of boats and a wonderful view of the old city center.For a view of the harber, have a look at the webcam

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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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