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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tjóðsavnið
6 Brekkutún
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Nordic House
14 Norðari Ringvegur
52 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøta
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Faroese knitwear for woman, men and children.
Faroese artware and handcrafted products.
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Öström
18 Skálatrøð
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Faroese artware and handcrafted products.
Largest shopping center in Faroe Islands with a large variety of shops.
58 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
SMS, Tórshavn
58 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Katrina Christiansen
6 Bringsnagøta
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Barbara Fishhouse
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Seafood restaurant located in a small traditional grass‐ roofed house. Charming and high quality food.
International cuisine restaurant upstairs. Bar and cocktails downstairs.
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
hvonn brasserie
4 Tórsgøta
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Áarstova
1 Gongin
47 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
An authentic location in the old part of Tórshavn On the menu you will find first class lamb etc.
Angus steakhouse
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Angus Steakhouse
1 Havnargøta
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Angus steakhouse
Faroese traditional fermented food.
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ræst Fermented & Traditional
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Faroese traditional fermented food.

Café

Coffeehouse at the waterfront at ‘Vágsbotn’ Marina. Nice café and location.
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kaffihúsið
Undir Bryggjubakka
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brell Café
9 Vaglið
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A small café with very high quality coffee. They import, roast and grind the coffee themselves.
Cosy cafe and bookshop.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Paname Café
2 Vaglið
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mikkeller
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
It is a Danish experimental microbrewery, located in a 500 year old house in the old part of Tórshavn.
Bar - pub & restaurant
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Irish Pub Torshavn
13 Gríms Kambansgøta
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar - pub & restaurant

Food stores

Supermarkets, groceries & Convenience stores
Grocery Store
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøta
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grocery Store
Grocery store and bakery
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mylnan
15 Jónas Broncksgøta
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Miklagarður
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sandagerð
9 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kongavarði
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mountain
Tinganes, Government of the Faroe Islands
Tinganes
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda