Guidebook for the local area

Alvur B.
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 Gundadalsvegur
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.
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.
15 lokale anbefaler
Tjóðsavnið
6 Brekkutún
15 lokale anbefaler
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.
The Nordic House is a cultural institution with a diverse program about Faroese art and culture. There is also an excellent café her.
52 lokale anbefaler
The Nordic House
14 Norðari Ringvegur
52 lokale anbefaler
The 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
Faroese knitwear for woman, men and children.
28 lokale anbefaler
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøta
28 lokale anbefaler
Faroese knitwear for woman, men and children.
Faroese artware and handcrafted products.
24 lokale anbefaler
Öström
18 Skálatrøð
24 lokale anbefaler
Faroese artware and handcrafted products.
Largest shopping center in Faroe Islands with a large variety of shops.
58 lokale anbefaler
SMS, Tórshavn
58 lokale anbefaler
Largest shopping center in Faroe Islands with a large variety of shops.
Ullvøruhúsið
27 Niels Finsens gøta

Restaurant

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.
21 lokale anbefaler
Katrina Christiansen
6 Bringsnagøta
21 lokale anbefaler
Faroese 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.
56 lokale anbefaler
Barbara Fishhouse
56 lokale anbefaler
Seafood restaurant located in a small traditional grass‐ roofed house. Charming and high quality food.
International cuisine restaurant upstairs. Bar and cocktails downstairs.
33 lokale anbefaler
hvonn brasserie
4 Tórsgøta
33 lokale anbefaler
International 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.
47 lokale anbefaler
Áarstova
1 Gongin
47 lokale anbefaler
An authentic location in the old part of Tórshavn On the menu you will find first class lamb etc.
Angus steakhouse
16 lokale anbefaler
Angus Steakhouse
1 Havnargøta
16 lokale anbefaler
Angus steakhouse
Faroese traditional fermented food.
33 lokale anbefaler
Ræst Fermented & Traditional
33 lokale anbefaler
Faroese traditional fermented food.

Café

Coffeehouse at the waterfront at ‘Vágsbotn’ Marina. Nice café and location.
33 lokale anbefaler
Kaffihúsið
Undir Bryggjubakka
33 lokale anbefaler
Coffeehouse 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.
8 lokale anbefaler
Brell Café
9 Vaglið
8 lokale anbefaler
A small café with very high quality coffee. They import, roast and grind the coffee themselves.
Cosy cafe and bookshop.
16 lokale anbefaler
Paname Café
2 Vaglið
16 lokale anbefaler
Cosy cafe and bookshop.

Bar

It is a Danish experimental microbrewery, located in a 500 year old house in the old part of Tórshavn.
11 lokale anbefaler
Mikkeller
11 lokale anbefaler
It is a Danish experimental microbrewery, located in a 500 year old house in the old part of Tórshavn.
Bar - pub & restaurant
29 lokale anbefaler
Irish Pub Torshavn
13 Gríms Kambansgøta
29 lokale anbefaler
Bar - pub & restaurant

Food stores

Supermarkets, groceries & Convenience stores
Grocery Store
29 lokale anbefaler
Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøta
29 lokale anbefaler
Grocery Store
Grocery store and bakery
29 lokale anbefaler
Mylnan
15 Jónas Broncksgøta
29 lokale anbefaler
Grocery store and bakery
Largest grocery store can bakery in Torshavn. It is located in "SMS", which is the largest supermarket in Faroe Islands..
8 lokale anbefaler
Miklagarður
8 lokale anbefaler
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.
9 lokale anbefaler
Sandagerð
9 lokale anbefaler
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.
Marina at Vágsbotn close to city centre.
Vágsbotnur
Vágsbotnur
Marina at Vágsbotn close to city centre.
Mountain
6 lokale anbefaler
Kongavarði
6 lokale anbefaler
Mountain
Tinganes, Government of the Faroe Islands
Tinganes
10 lokale anbefaler