Guidebook for the local area
Culture
Art galleries and museums
THE NATIONAL GALLERY (Listsavn Føroya)
The gallery presents a broad selection of Faroese art with
a collection of both modern and early Faroese paintings.
Included in the collection are a number of important
works by the most well‐known Faroese artists.
Listasavn Føroya
9 GundadalsvegurTHE NATIONAL GALLERY (Listsavn Føroya)
The gallery presents a broad selection of Faroese art with
a collection of both modern and early Faroese paintings.
Included in the collection are a number of important
works by the most well‐known Faroese artists.
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM (Tjóðsavnið)
Among the cultural treasures in the exhibition, you will
find the original Faroese rowing boat, the legendary 15th
century ’Kirkjubøur’ benches, a variety of national
costumes and interesting findings from the Viking era.
You can also experience a journey through the natural &
geological history of the Faroe Islands with its mammal &
bird life and the volcanic geological origin of the islands.
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Tjóðsavnið
6 BrekkutúnTHE NATIONAL MUSEUM (Tjóðsavnið)
Among the cultural treasures in the exhibition, you will
find the original Faroese rowing boat, the legendary 15th
century ’Kirkjubøur’ benches, a variety of national
costumes and interesting findings from the Viking era.
You can also experience a journey through the natural &
geological history of the Faroe Islands with its mammal &
bird life and the volcanic geological origin of the islands.
The Nordic House is a cultural institution with a diverse
program about Faroese art and culture.
There is also an excellent café her.
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The Nordic House
14 Norðari RingvegurThe Nordic House is a cultural institution with a diverse
program about Faroese art and culture.
There is also an excellent café her.
Shopping
Faroe Islands is not a member of the European Union (EU) and you can therefore shop tax free here. There are many shops in Torshavn of which I recommend following ones for locally made handcraft
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøtaFaroese knitwear for woman, men and children.
Öström
18 SkálatrøðFaroese artware and handcrafted products.
Largest shopping center in Faroe Islands with a large variety of shops.
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SMS, Tórshavn
Largest shopping center in Faroe Islands with a large variety of shops.
Ullvøruhúsið
27 Niels Finsens gøtaRestaurant
There are a many good restaurants, cafes and bars in the in Torshavn ca. 1,5 ‐2 km from the apartment. In relation to this, my recommendations are as follows:
Faroese Tapas Restaurant, which I strongly recommend.
Excellent restaurant, historic building and location.
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Katrina Christiansen
6 BringsnagøtaFaroese Tapas Restaurant, which I strongly recommend.
Excellent restaurant, historic building and location.
Seafood restaurant located in a small traditional grass‐
roofed house. Charming and high quality food.
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Barbara Fishhouse
Seafood restaurant located in a small traditional grass‐
roofed house. Charming and high quality food.
International cuisine restaurant upstairs.
Bar and cocktails downstairs.
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hvonn brasserie
4 TórsgøtaInternational cuisine restaurant upstairs.
Bar and cocktails downstairs.
An authentic location in the old part of Tórshavn
On the menu you will find first class lamb etc.
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Áarstova
1 GonginAn authentic location in the old part of Tórshavn
On the menu you will find first class lamb etc.
Angus Steakhouse
1 HavnargøtaAngus steakhouse
Ræst Fermented & Traditional
Faroese traditional fermented food.
Café
Coffeehouse at the waterfront at ‘Vágsbotn’ Marina.
Nice café and location.
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Kaffihúsið
Undir BryggjubakkaCoffeehouse at the waterfront at ‘Vágsbotn’ Marina.
Nice café and location.
A small café with very high quality coffee. They import,
roast and grind the coffee themselves.
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Brell Café
9 VagliðA small café with very high quality coffee. They import,
roast and grind the coffee themselves.
Paname Café
2 VagliðCosy cafe and bookshop.
Bar
It is a Danish experimental microbrewery, located in a 500
year old house in the old part of Tórshavn.
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Mikkeller
It is a Danish experimental microbrewery, located in a 500
year old house in the old part of Tórshavn.
Irish Pub Torshavn
13 Gríms KambansgøtaBar - pub & restaurant
Food stores
Supermarkets, groceries & Convenience stores
Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøtaGrocery Store
Mylnan
15 Jónas BroncksgøtaGrocery store and bakery
Largest grocery store can bakery in Torshavn. It is located in "SMS", which is the largest supermarket in Faroe Islands..
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Miklagarður
Largest grocery store can bakery in Torshavn. It is located in "SMS", which is the largest supermarket in Faroe Islands..
Local surrounding area
Beach, marina & mountain
Walk along the path that leads to the beautiful and only
beach in Tórshavn. A small waterfall is next to the beach. Only around 300 m from the apartment.
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Sandagerð
Walk along the path that leads to the beautiful and only
beach in Tórshavn. A small waterfall is next to the beach. Only around 300 m from the apartment.
Vágsbotnur
VágsbotnurMarina at Vágsbotn close to city centre.
Kongavarði
Mountain
Tinganes, Government of the Faroe Islands
Tinganes