Classic Winter Explorer

CLASSIC WINTER EXPLORER / 5 DAYS

1. SEPTEMBER TO 30. APRIL

Experience the best the Faroe Islands nature has to offer and find yourself being an adventurer and explorer during the Nordic winter time with constantly changing weather. Beautiful sunny days, wild storms with fascinating sceneries, foaming sea, waterfalls and streams in the tens of thousands, snowy scenes and perhaps you will see … yes, northern lights!

MONDAY: Arrival with Atlantic Airways. Pick up your rental car at the airport. Before leaving the island of Vágar we recommend a visit to the small villages of Gásadalur and Bø. From here you can enjoy the impressive view over Tindhólm. Leave Vágar via the sub-sea and drive towards the bridge crossing the North Atlantic Ocean. Spend the night in Eysturoy.

TUESDAY: We suggest a visit to the Northern Islands. From the village of Leirvík you drive through the sub-sea tunnel to the town of Klaksvík. The tunnel is decorated with lights by the Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson. From the town of Klaksvík you can take a brisk walk to the top of Klakkur where you have an excellent view of the magnificent Kunoyarnes and the town of Klaksvík. If you have the time, it is well worth driving to the village of Kunoy on the island of Kunoy where you have an excellent view of the island of Kalsoy. On your way back to your accommodation visit the village of Fuglafjørður. The harbor is a busy place where a steady traffic of local and foreign boats gives life and color, note the rust-red sculptures and do visit the Arts and Crafts center, Ribarhús & Piddasahandil located in an old historic building (open 15.00–17.30). Spend the night in Eysturoy. WEDNESDAY: On route to Tórshavn you can visit the small villages of Tjørnuvík and Saksun. Tjørnuvík is surrounded by steep mountains and offers a fantastic view to the impressive rock formations the Giant and the Witch. Saksun is a picturesque village where the bay used to be a protected natural harbor, but today the entrance to the bay is blocked by sand. At low tide you can walk along the sand out to the ocean. Check-in at your accommodation in Tórshavn. Free time to explore Tórshavn, we suggest a walk through the old town of Tórshavn, Tinganes and Reyn with their narrow alleys and charming houses with grass roofs, and relax in the cosy café, Kaffihúsið down by the harbor with the boats in all the colors of the rainbow. At the end of the harbor is Østrom where you can see and buy contemporary Faroese art and fine craft. On the main street you can visit the pleasant old bookstore. For dinner in the evening we can suggest Restaurant Áarstova and Barbara which both serve local food. Spend the night in Tórshavn.

THURSDAY: Day on your own, but we suggest a visit to the village of Kirkjubøur which is the Faroe Islands’ historical and cultural center. The picturesque old farm is home to a family who for 17 generations have run the farmstead and ecclesiastic site. See the unfinished Magnus Cathedral and the small medieval church of St. Olav. In Tórshavn visit the art museum. The permanent collection hosts of a wide variety of Faroese art and shows how nature and landscape have been the dominant motifs throughout all of Faroese art history. From there it is not far to the Nordic House which is also worth a visit. If you have time visit also the National Museum that houses discoveries from the ancient Vikings and the famous Kirkjubø chairs that were part of the furnishing of the Magnus Cathedral in Kirkjubøur. Spend the night in Tórshavn.

Opening hours can change. • Art Gallery open 13.00–16.00 • Nordic House open 09.00–17.00 • National Museum open 13.00–17.00

FRIDAY: Check out from the accommodation. Return rental car at the airport and departure with Atlantic Airways.

Prices from EUR 1.045 flight incl.

TRAVEL:

Monday to Friday 5 days / 4 nights

ITINERARY: Fly and drive

HOTEL:Prices from: Dbl. per person EUR 1.045 | DKK 7.730 Sgl. price upon request

Additional, prices upon request:

Wednesday: Table reservation at a restaurant in Tórshavn. Thursday: City walk in Tórshavn.

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