Top Things to do in Streymoy
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Streymoy That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Streymoy, Faroe Islands including Nolsoyar Viti, Tinganes, Olavskirkjan, Gundadalur Stadium, The Faroese Parliament, Saksun Church, Mariukirkjan, Tjornuvik Kirkja, Torshavn Cathedral, Hoyvikar Kirkja.
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1. Nolsoyar Viti
2. Tinganes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 348 reviews
The attractive, historic centre of Torshavn, with old grass-roofed buildings. The headquarters of the Faroese Government is based here.
Reviewed By earthtravelller
Lovely picturesque compact area in the centre of Torshavn between the two harbours and steeped in history. This is the location of the Faroese Parliament and Government buildings, narrow cobbled streets, grass roofed cottages and a photographic opportunity at every turn. Well maintained and a living area with residents rather than a museum, an absolute must see in this tiny capital.
3. Olavskirkjan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By ivart2017
The Olavskirkjan is a part of the three churches at Kirkjubour. It is still in use even it is very old. The church invites the visitors to pray in silence but you are also welcome to study the architecture and changes to it over time. The wood structure in the tower is wonderfull and of very high level of craftmanship. A must place to visit!
4. Gundadalur Stadium
5. The Faroese Parliament
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. Saksun Church
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By 355stefang - Brussels, Belgium
This entire area - the church, the tiny village with the grass-covered roofs, the large bay, the waterfalls, etc. - make this place so picture-postcard perfect. While there we did the hike that starts in Saksun and finished in Tjørnuvík (Tjørnuvík also being an incredible place with a beautiful beach) and we hiked back. For really superb views, do the very first bit of the hike that takes you to the top so you can overlook Saksun and the bay from on high. In Saksun there is a car park and there are toilets (free). Also, a mile or so away, there is another car park and you can walk out to the bay itself via the beach, all the way to where the bay dumps into the ocean. Be aware of the tides - high tide and it'll be impossible to do this. Check the tide timetables online, though it's also posted at the entrance gate where you have to pay about $10 per person, which in my opinion is a rip-off (and you MUST pay, as there is no way around the gate and the surrounding fence appeared electrified and there are video monitoring cameras), but then again how often are you in the Faroes? Might as well pay, though I'm pretty sure the owners don't need the cash, as is evident by the huge house, multiple cars, even more multiple 4x4 vehicles, etc. that you will walk by as you make your way to the bay - but I digress. Overall, a truly wonderful landscape. Enjoy!
7. Mariukirkjan
8. Tjornuvik Kirkja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By RoelR - Wuustwezel, Belgium
At the very top end of Vestmanna lies a little village called Tjornuvik. There is just one road leading to is, and it also terminates there. The village consist of about 20-30 houses and boast a stunning mountain range in the SW and an very beautiful bay with black sand in the NE. Sheep all around and typical houses with grass on the roof make this a painting on its own. As this was our first village during our visit, this was already a benchmark in the views section. Simply staggering. The road leading to it is also worth a mention, adventurous and view all the way.
9. Torshavn Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Iepurica
I can’t be otherwise than highly amused about people who call it “ordinary” or who complain about the church being closed. Faroe Islands can have monumental churches like France or Italy and people should be aware they come to a minuscule place in the middle of nowhere (which became developed in the past 70 years maybe) and have less expectations of grandeour. And by the way, there is no wonder the churches started being closed, unfortunately the vandalism is not uncommon among tourists, especially in the past few years since their numbers grew. 15years ago this wasn’t an issue. Dómskirkjan is a beautiful 17th century church, beautifully handcrafted. Something worth visiting actually, if one has the patience to catch it open. PS. One was complaining about the National Museum being “in another city”, which sounds like people would be forced to travel distances to see it. Which is rather incorrect, as it is in Hoyvík, which is part of the Tórshavn municipality and it is adiacent to the main town.
