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.
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Tjóðsavnið
6 Brekkutún
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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.
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The Nordic House
14 Norðari Ringvegur
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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.
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Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøta
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Faroese knitwear for woman, men and children.
Faroese artware and handcrafted products.
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Öström
18 Skálatrøð
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Faroese artware and handcrafted products.
Largest shopping center in Faroe Islands with a large variety of shops.
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SMS, Tórshavn
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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.
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Katrina Christiansen
6 Bringsnagøta
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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.
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Barbara Fishhouse
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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 Tórsgøta
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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.
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Áarstova
1 Gongin
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An authentic location in the old part of Tórshavn On the menu you will find first class lamb etc.
Angus steakhouse
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Angus Steakhouse
1 Havnargøta
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Angus steakhouse
Faroese traditional fermented food.
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Ræst Fermented & Traditional
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Faroese traditional fermented food.

Café

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

Food stores

Supermarkets, groceries & Convenience stores
Grocery Store
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Føroya Keypssamtøka
64 Doktara Jakobsens gøta
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Grocery Store
Grocery store and bakery
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Mylnan
15 Jónas Broncksgøta
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Grocery 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
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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
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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
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Kongavarði
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Mountain
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Tinganes, Government of the Faroe Islands
Tinganes
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