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Sense of Faroese Summer
SENSE OF A FAROESE SUMMER
/ 4 DAYS
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JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
A city trip to Tórshavn offers shopping, great food, bright nights and loads of experiences. Tórshavn has a cosy atmosphere and is easy to get around. You are always within walking distance to most attractions and cafés, where you can relax after the day’s adventures and enjoy a chat with the locals. We have put together a programme where you can try a little bit of everything.
FRIDAY: Arrival with Atlantic Airways. After check in go for a walk around Tórshavn. As you wander through the old town, you will discover tiny houses with grass roofs. This old town is unique, not only in the Faroe Islands, but in the whole world. At the end of the day, drop into one of the cafés or bars where you will find the locals relaxing.
SATURDAY: Time to explore after breakfast. At the end of the marina is an exciting shop called Østrøm where you can see and buy modern Faroese art and handcraft. Tutl is another interesting shop that sells Faroese music. Make sure you also look in Staðið, Soulmade, Silvursnið, Ullvøruhúsið, Marjun Heimá and Guðrun&Guðrun, who sell Faroese designed knitwear in the very latest fashion. You will also pass the old bookshop, which is most definitely worth a look in. If you get hungry, then we can recommend the trendy sushi restaurant ETIKA that serves delicate Faroese raw produce in a classic Japanese style. Need a break from shopping? Then we suggest a trip to the Nordic House or the Art Museum. Here you can see a wide range of Faroese art, showing how the nature and landscape has been dominant as a motif throughout the history of Faroese art. SUNDAY: If you have a rental car, we suggest driving to Vestmanna to take the boat tour to the Vestmanna sea cliffs. You will sail through small inlets deep into the heart of grottos formed by the surf over millions of years and sail close to the 700m high vertical cliffs. Drive on to Saksun, a picturesque village where the bay used to be a protected natural harbour, but today the entrance to the bay is blocked up with sand. It is possible to walk out to the sea at low tide. Drive over the bridge that connects Streymoy and Eysturoy via Eiði to Gjógv. This route will give you a view of Slættaratindur (882m) and the impressive sea rock formations known as the Giant and the Witch. Gjógv is known for its distinctive natural harbour and views of Kalsoy Island. At the end of the gorge, it is possible to enjoy the view from Crown Princess Mary’s bench. If you walk up the mountain slope from Gjógv, you will see cliffs and fantastic views.
MONDAY: Check out of accommodation. Departure with Atlantic Airways.
PLEASE NOTE: Businesses are open on Saturday from 10.00 but have various closing times 14.00–16.00 (SMS shopping centre is open on Saturday until 18.00). Businesses are closed on Sunday. Prices from EUR 642
flight incl.
TRAVEL:
Friday to Monday 4 days / 3 nights
ITINERARY: Short break
Additional, prices upon request:
Weekend car rental. Airport transfer to accommodation in Tórshavn and return. Table reservation at restaurant in Tórshavn. Sunday: Sailing trip to Vestmanna sea cliffs.
If you prefer not to rent a car, it is possible to join an excursion. Prices upon request
Saturday: Excursion with bus and guide to Vestmanna sea cliffs. Sunday: Excursion with bus and guide to the Saga Island Sandoy and Kirkjubøur.
BOOK YOUR TRIP: info@greengate.fo
