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Hiking, Guided Walks, Visit Tórshavn FO-645 Æðuvík, Tel FREE COPY TOURIST GUIDE 2018 www.visitfaroeislands.com #faroeislands Download the free app FAROE ISLANDS TOURIST GUIDE propellos.dk EXPERIENCE UP CLOSE We make it easy: Let 62°N lead the way to make the best of your stay on the Faroe Islands - we take care of practical arrangements too. We assure an enjoyable stay. Let us fly you to the Faroe Islands - the world’s most desireable island community*) » Flight Photo: Joshua Cowan - @joshzoo Photo: Daniel Casson - @dpc_photography Photo: Joshua Cowan - @joshzoo » Hotel » Car rental REYKJAVÍK » Self-catering FAROE ISLANDS BERGEN We fly up to three times daily throughout the year » Excursions directly from Copenhagen, and several weekly AALBORG COPENHAGEN EDINBURGH BILLUND » Package tours flights from Billund, Bergen, Reykjavik and » Guided tours Edinburgh - directly to the Faroe Islands. 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GRAN CANARIA Atlantic Airways Vága Floghavn 380 Sørvágur Faroe Islands Tel +298 34 10 00 PR02613-62N-A5+3mmBleed-EN-01.indd 1 31/05/2017 11.40 Explanation of symbols: Alcohol Store Airport Welcome to the Faroe Islands ................................................................................. 6 Aquarium THE ADVENTURE ATM What to do ................................................................................................................... 8 Hot Spots on the Faroe Islands ............................................................................ 12 Bank BEGINS HERE Bus Map, regions and transport .................................................................................. 16 Camping Facts about the Faroe Islands .............................................................................. 18 GreenGate Incoming - Your travel partner on the Faroe Islands Church Cinema Introduction and Themes Doctor Faroese festival and music life ..............................................................................20 We have a detailed knowledge of the history, Flights Travel packages Excavation The world’s biggest playground ...........................................................................22 art, culture and nature. We offer authentic Hotels Combination packages Filling station Taste the Faroe Islands ......................................................................................... 24 and intimate adventures to excite all your Summerhouses Themed tours senses. B&B Group tours Fitness centre Design and fashion ................................................................................................ 26 Car hire Conferences and meetings Ferry Advice for LGBT travellers .................................................................................... 28 Book your travel with us at www.greengate.fo Excursions Garage The language and the dance ............................................................................... 30 Golf course History ....................................................................................................................... 31 Grocery The special nature ................................................................................................... 32 Helicopter Hiking About the 6 Regions (see map on page 14) Hospital Each area has a colour, used throughout the guide Hotel/Guesthouse The capital Tórshavn - and Streymoy southern part ............................. 34 Knitwear Factory Northern Streymoy ........................................................................................ 52 Library Eysturoy ............................................................................................................ 56 Memorial Norðoyggjar (The northern islands) ........................................................... 65 Museum and other sights Vágar and Mykines ......................................................................................... 72 CONTENT Parking Parking, time limit Sandoy, Skúvoy and Stóra Dímun .............................................................. 79 Pharmacy Suðuroy and Lítla Dímun .............................................................................. 83 Pleasure Boat Harbour Police Station Yellow Info ........................................................................................................... 87 Post Office Post Office w/postmark Practical information ......................................................................................... 100 Restaurant/Café Hotels, guesthouses and youth hostels ........................................................ 104 SHOPPING CENTRE Shopping Centre Calendar of events 2018 .................................................................................. 106 Sports Area Regional Festivals ..................................................................................................107 Sport Fishing Sports Hall Distributor: VisitFaroeIslands, í Gongini 9, P.O. Box 118, FO-110 Tórshavn, Tel. +298 206100, www.visitfaroeislands.com,[email protected] Swimming pool Publisher: Sansir, Lucas Debesar gøta 3, FO-100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Taxi www.sansir.fo, [email protected]. Tent Layout & print administration: Sansir. Tennis Court Advertising: Sansir. Cover photo: Trælanípan on the island of Vágar, with Koltur in the background. Terminal (Ferry/bus) Photo: Nicolás Vera-Ortiz. Theatre Printing: TrykTeam. Toilet Text: Gunnar Hoydal, Katrina í Geil, Súsanna Sondum, Bjørg Mohr Johnsson, Eyðna Simonsen and others. Tourist Information Proof reading and translation: Claire Thomsen Watermill Special thanks to: The tourist informations and VisitFaroeIslands. WiFi Number printed: 25.000 UK, 15.000 DK, 15.000 DE. Tel. +298 350 520 Wildlife Acc. Copyrights © Permission is required from publisher and author to reproduce text. [email protected] Permission is required from photographer to reproduce photos. 4 Youth Hostel 5 Ranveig Marie Nesse Hiking Guidelines: 1 Respect and preserve 10 Beware of walking into nature, as it is fragile and marsh land, as these should be protected for areas can be deep future generations 11 It is prohibited to travel by 2 Follow the cairns or other bicycle or motor vehicle marks that can guide you in the outfields or along and do not go off paths the cairn paths into meadows or outfields 12 Dogs are not allowed in 3 As a courtesy to the outfields farmers who make a living from the nature, please 13 It is customary to pick up refrain from walking on loose wool that sheep the grass. Instead, stick to have shed and disperse of gravel paths it at an appropriate location 4 Be mindful of sheep and birds you may encounter 14 Tents may not be put up WELCOME in the fields – or on the in outfields without roads! permission from the WELCOME landowners 5 Please do not pick plants Alone and free to enjoy the magnificent or take stones, eggs or 15 Check the weather scenery on the island of Vágar. chicks forecast to see if WELCOME TO THE FAROE ISLANDS! conditions are favourable 6 Remember to bring your for walking/hiking rubbish with you after Think of the world’s population. hiking in the mountains 16 The weather can be Now think about how few of these 7 billion people have visited the Faroe Islands. Lastly, remember to close your eyes and take a deep breath of unpredictable and You are actually part of a very small and exclusive group of people in the whole world the freshest air in the world! 7 Please close outfield gates change rapidly. It is a good who have the opportunity to visit these small islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the Faroe Islands! behind you idea to always wear Lucky you! layered clothes suitable MORE INFORMATION 8 Refrain from walking too for the weather We also feel fortunate to be able to invite you to our GENERAL GUIDELINES: Visit www.visitfaroeislands.com close to the cliffs, country. We are pleased you have decided to visit us Be thoughtful of the locals. Please exercise common especially in wet areas 17 For safety reasons, please and we want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest. courtesy and respect the locals’ privacy by keeping EMERGENCY when the ground can be remember to inform Following these simple yet essential guidelines will an appropriate distance from their homes. Dial 112 for any type of slippery someone about where help to ensure an enjoyable and unforgettable emergency assistance anywhere you plan on going and journey in the Faroe Islands. If you plan on flying a drone, please read and follow in the country 9 Be particularly careful when you expect to the guidelines on www.visitfaroeislands.com under when hiking in areas with return. Plan Your Stay. loose stones and rocks #FaroeIslands 6 Download our free app: Faroe Islands Tourist Guide on iTunes and Google Play 7 Ólavur FrederiksenÓlavur Impressive landscapes, unspoiled nature, inspiring climate, great hiking trails, good infrastructure, rich culture, so many good musicians and painters, nice people and few tourists. ” Frédéric, 59 years, France Sørvágsvatn, the Faroes largest lake on Vágar island. To the right is Trælanipan. In the old days, it is said that slaves were thrown from the cliff when they could no longer work. WHAT TO DO by boat or from the shore. You too can enjoy a spot underwater world with a local guide. Diving is an all Although small and remote, the Faroe Islands are packed with unique and authentic of angling in the peace
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