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GRAN CANARIA Atlantic Airways Vága Floghavn 380 Sørvágur Faroe Islands Tel +298 34 10 00 Explanation of symbols: Alcohol Store Airport Aquarium THE ADVENTURE Welcome to the Faroe Islands ..................................................................................6 ATM What to do ....................................................................................................................8 Bank Respect the Faroe Islands ....................................................................................... 10 BEGINS HERE Bus Hot Spots on the Faroe Islands ............................................................................ 12 Camping Map, regions and transport .................................................................................. 14 GreenGate Incoming - Your travel partner on the Faroe Islands Church Facts about the Faroe Islands .............................................................................. 16 Cinema Doctor Introduction and Themes We have a detailed knowledge of the history, Flights Travel packages Excavation Festivals and music .................................................................................................. 18 Filling station art, culture and nature. We offer authentic Hotels Combination packages The world’s biggest playground ........................................................................... 22 and intimate adventures to excite all your Summerhouses Themed tours Fitness centre Taste the Faroe Islands ......................................................................................... 24 senses. B&B Group tours Fitness outdoor 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 Birds in the Faroe Islands ........................................................................................ 28 Golf course The language and the dance ............................................................................... 30 Grocery Who are the Faroese? ............................................................................................ 31 Helicopter The special nature ................................................................................................... 32 Hiking Hospital About the 6 Regions (see map on page 14) Hotel/Guesthouse Each area has a colour, used throughout the guide Knitwear Factory The capital Tórshavn - and Streymoy southern part ............................. 34 Library Northern Streymoy ........................................................................................ 52 Memorial Eysturoy ............................................................................................................ 56 Museum and other sights Norðoyggjar (The northern islands) ........................................................... 65 CONTENT Parking Vágar and Mykines ......................................................................................... 70 Parking, time limit Sandoy, Skúvoy and Stóra Dímun .............................................................. 77 Pharmacy Suðuroy and Lítla Dímun .............................................................................. 82 Pleasure Boat Harbour Police Station Yellow Info ........................................................................................................... 88 Post Office Post Office w/postmark Practical information ......................................................................................... 100 Restaurant/Café Hotels, guesthouses and youth hostels ........................................................ 104 Running track Calendar of events 2019 .................................................................................. 106 SHOPPING CENTRE Shopping Centre Regional Festivals ................................................................................................ 107 Sport Fishing Sports Hall Distributor: VisitFaroeIslands, í Gongini 9, Printing: TrykTeam. Stadium P.O. Box 118, FO-110 Tórshavn, Text: Katrina í Geil, Súsanna Sondum, James Surfing Tel. +298 666555, www.visitfaroeislands.com, Proctor, Bjørg Mohr Johnsson, Eyðna Simon- [email protected] sen and others. Swimming pool Publisher: Sansir, Lucas Debesar gøta 3, Proof reading and translation: Claire Thom- Taxi FO-100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, sen and Jonathan Warner Tent www.sansir.fo, [email protected]. Special thanks to: The tourist informations Layout & print administration: Sansir. and VisitFaroeIslands. Tennis Court Advertising: Sansir. Number printed: 25.000 UK, 15.000 DK, Terminal (Ferry/bus) Cover photo: Streymoy‘s northernmost 15.000 DE. Theatre village, beautiful Tjørnuvík, surrounded by Copyrights © Permission is required from high mountains and with wonderful views of publisher and author to reproduce text. Toilet Risin and Kellingin. Permission is required from photographer to Tel. +298 350 520 Tourist Information Photo: Saviour Mifsud, reproduce photos. [email protected] Watermill www.instagram.com/saviourmifsud 4 5 Youth Hostel Hiking Guidelines: www.instagram.com/saviourmifsud In accordance with the law, local landowners or those authorised on behalf of landowners, must provide allowance for access to their land, unless ! hiking on a cairn trail between two villages. If you are planning a hike, please contact the local tourist office for details of weather conditions, local ownership and possible restrictions on access rights. 1 Respect and preserve nature, as it is fragile 10 Beware of walking into marsh land, as these Impressive landscapes, and should be protected for future areas can be deep unspoiled nature, inspiring generations climate, great hiking trails, 11 It is prohibited to travel by bicycle or motor good infrastructure, rich culture, 2 ” so many good musicians and Follow the cairns or other marks that can vehicle in the outfields or along the cairn painters - and nice people. guide you and do not go off paths into paths meadows or outfields Frédéric, 59 years, France 12 Dogs are not allowed in outfields 3 As a courtesy to the farmers who make a living from the nature, please refrain from 13 It is customary to pick up loose wool that walking on the grass. Instead, stick to sheep have shed and disperse of it at an gravel paths appropriate location WELCOME 4 Be mindful of sheep and birds you may 14 Tents may not be put up in outfields encounter in the fields – or on the roads! without permission from the landowners WELCOME Magnificent view of Kalsoy late at night 5 Please do not pick plants or take stones, eggs 15 Check the weather forecast to see if WELCOME TO THE FAROE ISLANDS! or chicks conditions are favourable for walking/hiking 6 Remember to bring your rubbish with you 16 The weather can be unpredictable and Think of the world’s population. after hiking in the mountains change rapidly. It is a good idea to always Now think about how few of these 7 billion people have visited the Faroe Islands. wear layered clothes suitable for the weather You are actually part of a very small and exclusive group of people in the whole world 7 Please close outfield gates behind you who have the opportunity to visit these small islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. 17 For safety reasons, please remember to Lucky you! 8 Refrain from walking too close to the cliffs, inform someone about where you plan on especially in wet areas when the ground can going and when you expect to return. We also feel fortunate to be able to invite you to our If you plan on flying a drone, please read and follow be slippery country. We are pleased you have decided to visit us the guidelines on www.visitfaroeislands.com under 9 and we want you to enjoy your stay to the fullest. Plan Your Stay. Be particularly careful when hiking in areas Following these simple yet essential guidelines will with loose stones and rocks Hiking in the Faroe help to ensure an enjoyable and unforgettable Lastly, remember to close your eyes and take a deep Islands journey in the Faroe Islands. breath of the freshest air in the world! Enjoy the Faroe Islands! EMERGENCY GENERAL GUIDELINES: Dial 112 for any type of emergency assistance anywhere See the brochure, 'Hiking in the Faroe Be thoughtful of the locals.