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Discover the best top things to do in Streymoy, Faroe Islands including Tinganes, Listasavn Foroya, National Museum of the Faroe Islands, Vioarlundin Park, Saksun Church, Vestmanna Bird Cliffs, Torshavn Cathedral, The Nordic House, Skansin Fortress, Visit Torshavn.
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1. Tinganes
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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.
2. Listasavn Foroya
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Welcome to the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands The Gallery is housed in a building opened in 1993 and designed by Niels Frithiof Truelsen (DK) and Palle Gregoriussen (FO). The construction was financed from official and private funds, Faroese as well as Danish.* With its black-stained exterior and numerous gables, the building recalls the traditional Faroese boathouse while the straightforward interior floorboards is similar to the other museum designs by Truelsen in Denmark. To the left you find the new exhibition rooms, and from the entrance hall there is also access to an older exhibition hall with skylights, built in 1970 by the Faroe Islands Art Society and designed by Gregoriussen. The collection of the Gallery contains about 2600 works which mainly constitute Faroese works of art. The body of the works is based on an art collection assembled by the Faroe Islands Art Society and the Faroese government from the 1940s and onwards. In 1989 the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands was established as an independent association. * Føroya Landsstyri Torshavnar Kommuna Listafelag Føroya Fossbankin Bokhandlarin Hans og fru Kate Niclasen Dronning Margrethe og Prins Henriks Fond Augustinus Fonden Beckett-Fonden Knud Højgaards Fond Velux Fonden
Reviewed By stormwave_audio - Lisbon, Portugal
We really enjoyed multiple, quite unique exhibitions by Faroese artists. There's quite a variety of pieces to enjoy in a relaxing atmosphere. The blue room is surely something out of this world! The staff was very chatty and friendly as well and offered us free end-of-the-day coffee on our way out. Highly recommended!
3. National Museum of the Faroe Islands
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 1986198819571961 - Southport, United Kingdom
I am a wheelchair user. This museum is on 2 floors, but both are accessible. There is a small lift between floors. I really enjoyed this visit as I love museums. It is well laid out, and spacious with captions in Faroese, Danish and English There was plenty to see, especially the archeology discoveries.
4. Vioarlundin Park
5. 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!
6. Vestmanna Bird Cliffs
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By DS2210 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Although the mist was down for most of the trip from Tórshavn we were lucky that the weather improved and had beautiful views of the cliffs and some birds, Fulmar, Puffins in particular. Trip about 2 hours by boat and much enjoyed and don’t forget your binoculars.
7. Torshavn Cathedral
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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.
8. The Nordic House
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4.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By riccimatthieu - Nice, France
Very well designed, the Nordic house promotes the nordic and faroese culture in an absolutely beautiful designed settign and scenery. The bar is very pleasant : our hot chocolate in front of the Torshavn skyline was the perfect way to end the day.
9. Skansin Fortress
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4.0 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By kr0elle - Amman, Jordan
From Skansin you have a nice view onto business at the ferryport and Helsoy island (if weather permits). The climb up is easy and it is free of charge.
10. Visit Torshavn
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4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By travelbug1261
With only 21000 people this is a small town, but friendly and the free red buses are great and allows you to travel around with ease. Particularly liked no. 6 bus which took us to kirkabour- very atmospheric. Apparently good 2 hour walk, but the bus was welcome on the day we went as it was very wet and windy. Helpful tourist info centre
