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Suggestions for a I onon whatwhat to to do do on theon Faroe the Faroe Islands Islands on what to do on the Faroe Islands Day 1 – The North part of of Sornfelli, which is 749m 19.00 – Dinner in Etika. Try Streymoy high and has unforgettable the amazing Japanese view over the islands cuisine based on fresh Orientation – use the first Faroese fish. hours of the day to 16.00 – The village of orientate about the city, Saksun. One of the most the islands, infrastructure, depicted and scenic villages Day 2 - Mykines – The fees etc. Feel free to visit in the Faroe Islands, which Paradise of Birds the Tourist Information is known for the heritage Centre located in the city museum Dúvugarðar and Mykines is the for suggestions, guidance the round bay. It used to be westernmost island in the and recommendation. Visit a natural harbour, however Faroe Islands and is famous Tórshavn is open from 8.00 today the bay is full of sand throughout the world for its – 17.30. and only accessible when rich birdlife, and it is often the tide is low. The tide said to be the pearl of the 12.00 – Lunch in one of changes on a daily basis, Faroes. Mykines has regular several great restaurants in but visit the Tourist transport connections by the heart of Tórshavn. Information Centre for sea and by helicopter. Restaurant Hafnia offers a information about when it Once arrived in Mykines, lunch buffet from 11.30 – is possible to walk on the you will at close hand see 14.00. sand to the seashore. the impressive colony of Hvonn offers light meals, 17.00 – Tjørnuvík, the gannets that only breed in salads and mainly Italian Northernmost village in Mykineshólm as well as the cuisine Streymoy. On the way to charming puffins with the Tjørnuvík make a stop at colorful beak – typically 14.00 – Drive up north to Fossá, which is the highest with a fish in it. In order to visit the villages of waterfall in the Faroe get to Mykineshólm, you Tjørnuvík and Saksun. The Islands and it is located must cross a footbridge villages are approximately between the villages of over 35 meter deep gorge 50 km away from Tórshavn. Hvalvík and Haldarsvík. that connects the island of On the way north it is Upon arrival in Tjørnuvík Mykines to Mykineshólm. recommended to take the note the natural Greek The walk is about 1 hour mountain road out of theatre which is created by from the village following a Tórshavn. This was the the mountains as well as footpath. The lighthouse main road out of Tórshavn the sea stacks Risin and built in 1909 is situated in until the new coastal road Kellingin, which according the most westerly point of came with the tunnel to to the tales made an the Faroe Islands. Kollafjørður. On the way attempt to tow the Faroe drive north you should stop Islands to Iceland. The island is ideal for the and see the panoramic view authentic experience of the bird life, photo The drive back to Tórshavn to Mykines and ashore with opportunities as well as is approximately 1 hour. a local guide to discover the interesting for Remember to pay the fee island. ornithologists. There is a for using the subsea tunnel. cafeteria – Mykinesstova - You can do this at the Effo The tour starts and ends in on the island that serves gas station in Kollafjørður. Vestmanna and is Saturday food and refreshments The price is DKK 100. and Tuesday at 9.00. The during the summer. price is DKK 765. Book the Helicopter one way and tour at Visit Tórshavn. During the summertime return by boat Please note that this tour you have 3 options getting can be cancelled due to bad Enjoy the spectacular view to Mykines. The options are from the helicopter while weather or too few scheduled boat service, flying through the fjord bookings. helicopter and on a pre- Sørvágsfjørður. The flight is arranged tour with guide. After breakfast at your approximately 10 minutes. hotel drive up north again Scheduled boat service The helicopter service to this time to Vestmanna. Mykines runs Mondays, 9.00 – Drive from Tórshavn The drive to Vestmanna is Wednesdays and Fridays towards Sørvágur which is approximately 40 minutes, (10.15), and Sundays located on the island of and again it is (12.20PM). Departure is Vágar close by the airport. recommended to take the from the airport. Check in is The boat service departs mountain one or both ways 20 minutes prior to Sørvágur every day at 10.20 for the amazing and departure and the price is and the crossing takes changing scenery. DKK 145. Booking: Atlantic approximately 45 minutes. Helicopters +298 341050. The returning boat departs 20.00 – Enjoy a great dinner Mykines at 17.05 Monday- The returning boat departs buffét at Hotel Føroyar, Sunday. The price is DKK Mykines at 17.05 (read with a great view over 120 for the ticket. more above) Tórshavn. Remember to book the Day tour to Mykines with Book a table +298 317500. boat in advance as there is guide from Vestmanna high demand during the summertime to visit the From the 25th of June to Day 3 - Visit the historical island. Booking on 3rd of August there are island Sandoy www.mykines.fo. arranged day tours from Vestmanna to Mykines. You Gamlarætt is located about Also, if you want to hike to will be taken from 10 minutes from Tórshavn, the islet, remember to buy Vestmanna to the on the west side of the hiking admission on Vestmanna Birdcliffs and Streymoy and is the www.hiking.fo Grottos before continueing ferryport to the islands of Sandoy and Hestur. Enjoy dunes in the country. century. The original house breakfast at your hotel and Amonst places to visit are is no longer there, take the ferry Teistin from the village museum Koytu however, the amosphere is Gamlarætt at as well as the art museum. still living in the area. In additon, it is possible to 9.45 – remember to line up experience the in the queue with the car at archeological excavations Day 4 – The Northern least 1 hour before which currently are Islands and North Eysturoy departure. The system is examining the life of our run on a first serve first go ancestors. 10.00 – Drive north towards basis. You pay the ferry on Gjógv. The distance from the way back. The crossing 15.00 – The bay of Søltuvík Tórshavn is 67 km. On the is 25 minutes. on the west side of the way make a stop at Áir and island. Follow the narrow have a look at the old You arrive to the latest road west over. Several Whaling Station. Continue settlement on the island, shipwrecks are said to be in over the bridge that Skopun. From there drive the bay, and from here it is connects Streymoy with towards Skálavík. The possible to do a short walk Eysturoy – it is said to be distance is about 20 km. On to see the steep the only bridge over the the way make stops by the picturesque cliffs in which North Atlantic – and several lakes and enjoy the many birds nest. continue to Gjógv via Eiði. view to the soutern islands On the way you will pass of Skúvoy, St. Dímum, Lítla 16.30 – The ferry departs Slættaratindur (882m), Dímun and Suðuroy. for Gamlarætt. Remember which is the highest to line up in the queue in 12.00 – Lunch in Hotel mountain in the Faroe advance. Price is DKK 160 Skálavík, in Skálavík Islands. for the car and driver. 13.00 – Visit the village of Remaining passengers DKK 12.00 – Enjoy lunch at Húsavík. Experience the 45. Gjáargarður guesthouse in medieval ruins of the farm Gjógv before exploring the 19.00 – Enjoy dinner in the that belonged to small village, the beautiful cosy and historic Norwegian Guðrun vista in the natural built atmosphere in Áarstova. Sjúrðardóttir, among locals distinctive gorge. The area used to be the known as the Dame of centre for all trade in 14.00 - Drive towards Húsavík. Tórshavn, or even the Faroe Klaksvík in the Northern 14.00 - Sandur is the Islands. 2 of the most Islands. On the way it is greatest populated village famous Faroese poets are worth noticing the on the island. The name born and raised there and it changable landscape. derives from the broad and truely was the cultural Coming from the more flat sandy beach and only sand center in the end of last area around Tórshavn you will see the high mountains station in Leirvík. The price 14.30 – Visit the old part of and the rough nature in the is DKK 100. Tórshavn, Tinganes. Get a Northern Islands. In map of the area from the Day 5 – Tórshavn & addition, places of interest Tourist Information Centre Kirkjubøur on the way are: with detailed information Spent a quiet day of your of Tinganes, or even book a The village of holiday in Tórshavn and the tour guide to take you Oyndarfjørður – the rocking surroundings. Why not start around. stones with a hike to Kirkjubøur 16.00 – Walk through the Leirvík – recent over the mountain before pedestrian street, buy a archeological excavation lunch? special gift for the loved 15.00 – Coffee in the 10.00 – Hike to Kirkjubøur. ones in the city centre or bakery ‘Hjá Jórun’ in Follow the foothpath and SMS the shopping centre. Klaksvík cairns to Kirkjubøur. The 7.00 PM – Try catch of the walk is about 7 km and 15.30 – City sightseeing in day (fish) or some other takes approximately 2 Klaksvík.