Kirkjubøur and Tórshavn
Embark on an exciting excursion around Tórshavn, the unique capital city of the Faroe Islands.
Board your coach to visit the National Museum of the Faroe Islands in Hoyvík. This beautiful museum is situated overlooking the rugged coastline of this bustling little city, and has exhibits showing the history of these magnificent islands since their settlement by Viking explorers, with an extensive maritime collection, and a variety of traditional Faroese clothing. Afterwards, we will the surrounding hills for a stunning view of Tórshavn and the island of Nólsoy, proceeding towards Kirkjubøur.
The old farmstead of Kirkjobøur is a Faroese cultural gem. Owned and operated by the same family for seventeen generations, this tiny village was once the ecclesiastical center of the islands, with a wealth of history to explore. The traditional turf-roofed houses of the village are some of the oldest continually used buildings in the world, dating to the 11th Century, while ruins of the never-finished 13th Century St Magnus Cathedral can be seen nearby. The oldest church in the Faroe Islands still in use (St Olav’s Church) can also be visited nearby.
From here, we return along the coast and over the mountains back to the port of Tórshavn.
Available for the "Through the North Atlantic" voyage.
This excursion need to be preordered or booked onboard (limited spaces available).
Approx. 4 hours
Facts about Kirkjubøur and Tórshavn
Activity Level
Easy
Terrain
Generally well prepared paths and sidewalks. Several hundred meters (up to a few kilometers in Kirkjubøur if desired), at guests’ discretion.
Wheelchairs
Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Shopping
Souvenirs are available at the museum, which accepts card payments.
Photo opportunities
Many excellent sites, including an overview of the city of Tórshavn, and the charming village and seascapes of Kirkjubøur.
Clothing
Warm and waterproof clothing, sturdy boots.
Expeditions with this excursion
Through the North Atlantic
There are few wilder, more magnificent and untouched places than the islands of the North Atlantic! And no ships more suited than Ocean Albatros for such a voyage. On this adventure, we cover wondrous islands in Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.