Guidebook for the Faroe Islands
Food Scene
Here I have listed a selection of restaurants that I would recommend my guests to visit.
THE TARV Grillhouse
The best grillhouse in town!
Barbara Fishhouse
Lovely little restaurant serving a variety of local fish.
Áarstova
1 GonginLocated in a historic building and famous for its lamb.
Exciting high quality restaurant cooking with local ingredients.
33 locals recommend
Ræst Fermented & Traditional
Exciting high quality restaurant cooking with local ingredients.
etika Sushi
3 ÁarvegurThe only sushi restaurant in the country. Also great for take away!
Skeiva pakkhús
19 SigmundargøtaItalian food. Located in a beautiful old warehouse.
eta
1 TórsgøtaA busy take away place. You can for example order pizza, pita and sandwich.
City Burger
17 TórsgøtaPopular take away serving burgers, fried chicken and fries.
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 locals recommend
Fiskastykkið
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.
ROKS
100 GonginSister restaurant to the two star Michelin restaurant KOKS.
Breyðvirkið
100 Jónas BroncksgøtaBest 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.
Mikkeller
The best beer bar in town!
NO12
A cool juice bar in Tórshavn.
Brell Café
9 VagliðHere you will get the best cup of coffee in town.
Paname Café
2 VagliðA cosy café at the edge of the old town.
Reinsaríið
Old historic building often hosting live music.
Kaffihúsið
Undir BryggjubakkaA busy café in charming surroundings.
Sirkus Bar
2 Gríms KambansgøtaA 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 locals recommend
Essabarr
7 ÁarvegurA 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 locals recommend
Saksun
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.
Gjogv
Beautiful village surrounded by scenic mountains.
A stunning waterfall located in the scenic village of Gásadalur.
8 locals recommend
Múlafossur Waterfall
A stunning waterfall located in the scenic village of Gásadalur.
Mykines
One of the best spots for birdwatching on the Faroe Islands.
Trælanípan
Scenic hike with stunning views.
Bøsdalafossur waterfall
Beautiful waterfall.
The only park with trees in Tórshavn. A great place to stroll around and relax.
26 locals recommend
Vioarlundin Park
100 GundadalsvegurThe 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 locals recommend
Nólsoy
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 locals recommend
Tjørnuvík
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 locals recommend
Trøllkonufingur
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 locals recommend
Tinganes
Tinganes is the name of the charming old town in Tórshavn. Take a walk through the small streets and enjoy the old wooden houses.
Skansin
0 Yviri við StrondAn 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.
Torshavn Cathedral
BryggjubakkiA charming old wooden church in the old town.
Kongaminnið
HoyvíksvegurFrom 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 locals recommend
Kópakonan
16 BakkavegurFamous 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
SMS, Tórshavn
The biggest shopping mall in Tórshavn.
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøtaCool and cosy small clothing store selling hand-knitted knitwear.
H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil
2 VagliðSouvenirs and bookstore.
The only store in town selling wine and spirits.
10 locals recommend
Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins - Tórshavn
67 HoyvíksvegurThe 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 StiðjagøtaIf you want equipment for outdoor activities (hiking, camping, fishing etc.), this is the store with the biggest selection in town.
Öström
18 SkálatrøðDesign store with local crafts.
Ullvøruhúsið
27 Niels Finsens gøtaDesign store selling local Faroese design.
Getting Around
The main bus terminal for the free bus service running throughout the Municipality.
11 locals recommend
Steinatún
SteinatúnThe main bus terminal for the free bus service running throughout the Municipality.
Auto - Taxi
28 Niels Finsens gøtaTelephone: +298 36 36 36
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
Miklagarður
The biggest grocery store in Tórshavn.
Burn Fitness
Well equipped gym and fitness center.
Tjaldurs Apotek
The biggest pharmacy in town.
Steinatún Apotek
Small parmacy.
National Hospital of the Faroe Islands
J.C. Svabos gøtaThe only hospital in Tórshavn.
VisitTórshavn
17 Niels Finsens gøtaTourist information centre.
Local small grocery store called "Inn" located just around the corner from the flat.
Inn við Grønlandsvegin
16 GrønlandsvegurLocal small grocery store called "Inn" located just around the corner from the flat.
Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøtaA decent-sized grocery store only 10 min walk from the flat.