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Top Places to See in the Faroe Islands

Top Places to See in the Faroe Islands

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Welcome to the Faroe Islands! The Faroe Islands in Danish means the Islands of the Sheep, and you will see why! It’s located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles off the coast of Northern Europe, between Norway and Iceland. The first people to colonize the islands were Norwegians about 1,200 years ago and it become a major Viking settlement in that time. Its main industries are fishing and tourism - people come to experience its natural beauty, incredible bird life and delicious Faroese gastronomy.

First up is Gasadalur, which for a long time it was the most isolated town in the Faroe Islands. It’s a very popular town to hike to because of its natural scenery and its cliff views. In 2006 they opened a tunnel to make the town more accessible. Fun fact: Gasadalur means Goose Valley.

Lake Sorvagsvatn is the biggest lake in the Faroe Islands. It has an area of 3.4 sqkm, and its located on the island of Vagar, where the airport is. It takes a few hours to hike around the entire lake, so get your hiking boots ready! The best way to see the lake is by helicopter, the only way to see the lake emptying out into the Atlantic Ocean.

Torshavn is one of the smallest and most pleasant capital cities in the world! Torshavn in Old Norse means Thor, God of Thunder. It’s a modern city with the highest concentration of hotels, restaurants and cafes in the islands. You can explore the old Tinganes district where the parliament building is. You can see the national museum, check out some galleries, see the harbor and dine at some delicious modern and traditional restaurants.

Now we head to the southernmost village in Streymoy, Kirkjubour. This was the religious center on the Faroe Islands for over 1,000 years until the reformation. We came to see the 13th century ruins of the Saint Agnes Cathedral, the House museum and a middle age church.

We head north on Streymoy to Saksun. This is a beautiful town with turf roof houses. The best time come is during low tide because you can see the beach and walk on a sand bar to the lagoon. There are no restaurants here so be sure to bring a snack for a picnic!

Tjornuvik is the northernmost town on the island of Streymoy. It’s a quiet village, but the scenery is beautiful its beach has epic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Next up is Gjogv, the northernmost town on the Island of Eysturoy, the second largest island in the Faroes. It’s a small scenic village with a charming bed and breakfast. We stayed a night, but you can just as easily just come for the day. Gjogv is undoubtedly on of most picturesque places in the Faroe Islands. The name Gjogv means gorge – it was named after the village’s natural gorge

Klaksvik is the second largest town in the country and from here you can take a ferry to Kalsoy. I suggest you pass by Bakariio Jorun (Bakery Jorun) and grab a snack or lunch. They have plenty of Danish-style toasts with different toppings, as well as homemade pastries, coffee, and beverages.

A 25-minute ferry ride will take you to Kalsoy, AKA island of the man. There is one road that travels up the east side of the island connecting a handful of villages. Kalsoy is the best place in the Faroe Islands to go hiking. Or, you can just drive around and snap tons of photos of this picturesque island.

Next is Vidoy, the northernmost island in the archipelago. Here we visited Vidareidi. The northern islands are more traditional, less modern but if you love taking photos of amazing scenery then you must visit Vidareidi.

Lastly we are heading to the Island of Mykines! We took a helicopter but you can also take a ferry. Once you arrive you need to hike about 90 minutes west to see all the sea birds. There are over a dozen species of birds like the Gannet, Fulmar, Starling, Gulls, Razorbills and the most famous that everyone comes to see are the Puffins! Be sure to bring a packed lunch, drinking water, a warm outfit, comfy shoes, and don’t forget your camera!

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Old Hoyvík during Winter in the Faroe Islands

Hoyvík is believed to be a very old settlement. An early source is Færeyinga saga, written after 1200 about affairs taking place among Vikings centuries earlier. There is an old farmhouse in Hoyvík which dates back until the 17th century. Today it functions as an open-air museum.

Important institutions in Hoyvík are the gymnasium and the Faroese Historical Museum. The first church in Hoyvík was finished in 2007.

Before the late 20th century the population was very low. Until the mid 19th century the entire population comprised one farm. A few more houses were built close to the farmland after the second world war. A real development boom has been in Hoyvík since about the early 1980s. The new houses have been built on land that was formerly considered the farmers outfield. The architecture of some of these newer houses include detached and terraced housing. The purchaser of one of these terraced houses, buys the two outer walls, but then builds the house itself in colours and design of their own choice. The result is an unusual effect of combing terraced housing with the idiosyncratic personal ‘touch’ of the family living in it.

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands: 1. Hotel Føroyar ****
2. Hotel Hafnia ****
3. Hotel Torshavn ***
4. Hotel Streym ***
5. Havgrim Seaside Hotel 1948 ****
6. Tora Guesthouse
7. Guesthouse Marknagil **
8. 62N Hotel ***
9. Faroe City View B&B
10. The Atlantic Swan

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1. Oyggjarvegur, 100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $119 - $258
The natural grass roof of this peaceful, design hotel matches the surrounding green countryside. All rooms overlook Nólsoy Fjord and central Tórshavn, which is 1.2 mi away. Wi-Fi is free.
2. Aarvegur 4 -10, FO 110 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $133 - $200
Hotel Hafnia is in Torshavn’s Old Town, right on the main street, Aarvegur. It offers free in-room Wi-Fi.
3. Torsgota 4, P.O. Box 97, FO 110 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $118 - $221
Located by Torshavn Harbor, this hotel is 305 m from the historic quarter and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
4. Yviri Vi? Strond 19, FO 110 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $120 - $181
366 m from Torshavn Ferry Terminal, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Tinganes, with its wooden houses, in the historic part of Torshavn is only 549 m away.
5. Yviri vi? Strond 14, 100 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $173 - $303
Located in Torshavn, Havgrim Seaside Hotel 1948 provides a garden, terrace and bar. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible on site.
6. Tjarnarlag 41, FO-100 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $113 - $115
Set a 10-minute walk from Torshavn city center, this guest house offers free parking and basic rooms with free WiFi access. The Natural History Museum is 1.1 mi away.
7. Janusargota 1 , 100 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $74 - $119
This guest house is in south-western Torshavn, 20 minutes’ walk from the city center. It offers free parking as well as panoramic views of the Nolsoy fjord. Free WiFi is available in the reception area.
8. Dr. Jakobsensgota 16, 100 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $149 - $153
Located in central Thorshavn, 62N Hotel offers free parking and modern rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Thorshavn Harbor is a 4-minute walk away.
9. 7 Silagota, 100 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $75 - $144
Faroe City View B&B is located in Torshavn and offers accommodations with free WiFi, a shared lounge and a fully equipped kitchen that guests can use. The hosts on site can arrange airport transfers.
10. Nidaragota 2, 188 Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Price range $146
The Atlantic Swan is a bright apartment with wooden furishings located in Torshavn. This 3-bedroom accommodations offers guests mountain and sea views. Free WiFi access is provided.

Denmark's Faroe Island and Torshavn Tour - Part 2

An afternoon excursion at Torshavn, the capital town of the Faroe Islands in Denmark with a visit to the National Museum, the Nordic House Cultural Center, and a walk to the town center of Torshavn.

Funningur Church

On island of Eysturoy, one can experience peace & serenity.

Along the shores of Funningsfjørður is where you will find one of the legendary 10 wooden churches in the Faroe Islands, Funningur Church.

Edu-Arctic Faroe Εxpedition 2017

An aspect of the expedition in Faroe Islands that the (Greek and Polish) winners of Edu Arctic competition 2017 experienced in August of this year.

Music: Gudrid Hansdóttir - Pegasus from Painted Fire, 2016

Islands you can see in the video:
- Streymoy: Torshavn (hotel Kerjalon, Tinganes, National History Museum, Jardfeingi - which hosted us!, Nordic House), Kirkjubøur and Saksun.
- Eysturoy: Risin and Kelling sea rocks (Eiði) , Eiðisvatn , Gjogv (view to Kalsoy island)
- Skúvoy (helicopter view, hiking up to a cliff of 370m height form the sea)
- Koltur, Hestur, Sandoy (helicopter view)
- Suðuroy: Famjin (basalt 70m high, 50 million years old)
- Kunoy : view from Klaksvík (the second largest town) of Borðoy island
- Lítla Dímun (ferry view)
- Nolsoy (opposite of Torshavn)

What you can't see is the temperature (10-12oC) and the wind speed (6 - 8m/sec).

Shots and videos captured by a mobile phone of 13MP resolution.

Around the Faroe Islands

Around the Faroe Islands - scenes from a travel to this amazing place in 2014.

Music by the Faroese singers Lív Naes (Meg droymdi) and Teitur (Káta Hornid).

Images by Renata and Eduardo.
Edition by Eduardo.

Another travel to the Faroes:
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North Atlantic between Faroe Islands and Iceland

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My Faroe Experience, Aug. 2017

That's my personal travelogue from my educational expedition to Faroe Islands in the first days of August 2017. The trip was an award of the Edu Arctic competition 2017 - of which me and a student of mine were among the winners. Edu Arctic is an E.U program which targets on engaging teachers and students into arctic zone scientific research.

Music: PINK FLOYD, Keep Talking written by David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Polly Samson. Cd: The Division Bell, 1994. The man's voice talking is Stephen Hawking.

Islands you can see in the video:
- Streymoy: Torshavn (hotel Kerjalon, Tinganes, National History Museum, Jardfeingi (which hosted us!), Torsbreyt stadium, Nordic House and Skansin), Kirkjubøur and Saksun.

- Eysturoy: Risin and Kelling sea rocks (Eiði) , Eiðisvatn , Gjogv (view to Kalsoy island)

- Skúvoy (helicopter view, hiking up to a cliff of 370m height form the sea)

- Kolur, Hestur, Sandoy (helicopter view)

- Suðuroy: Famjin (basalt 70m high, 50 million years old)

- Kunoy : view from Klaksvík (the second largest town) of Borðoy island

- Lítla Dímun (ferry view)

- Nolsoy (opposite of Torshavn)

What you can't see is the temperature (10-12oC) and the wind speed (6 - 8m/sec).

Shots and videos captured by a mobile phone of 13MP resolution.

13 Great Attraction in Scandinavia according to Lonely Planet

13 Great Attraction in Scandinavia according to Lonely Planet

13. Vestmanna Cliffs, Faroe Islands
Vestmanna is a village in Northern Streymoy, Faroe Islands. The cliffs west of Vestmanna, are very popular for excursions by boat. These are awe inspiring as the boat weaves around stacks, through arches and into caves; arctic and great skuas and gannets can be seen as well as puffins, common and black guillemots, razorbills, fulmars and arctic terns galore.

12. Thermal Springs & Saunas, Iceland
Public heated swimming pools and attendant hot pots are commonplace throughout in Iceland. The Blue Lagoon near Reykjavík, with its vivid, translucent blue, 100°F/40°C waters (cooled from their original temperature after being being pumped from a mile underground and powering an electrical plant) is a popular destination.

11. Ice Hotel, Sweden
A hotel constructed entirely out of ice. There are many copycats now, but this is the original. For obvious reasons, the 'ice' part of the hotel exists only between November and May, and a stay will cost you upwards of €300/night. They also offer ordinary rooms in the summer.

10. Skagen, Denmark
Skagen is the northernmost town in Denmark. It is a town where the main turnover are the fishing fleet and the connected industries - food industries and different industries supporting the fleet. Second income is tourism. There are 8.900 habitants in the town but in the main tourist season the inhabitants increase up to 50-60,000 persons.

9. New Nordic Food
When Noma topped S.Pellegrino's 2010 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' list, Copenhagen's culinary prowess was confirmed. Other countries have followed Denmark's lead, and exciting new restaurants now stock all the region's capitals, with more popping up like chanterelle mushrooms.

8. Island Cycling
A lazy bike ride around the perimeters of Gotland, the holiday-friendly Baltic Sea island, is one of the most rewarding ways to spend your time in Sweden: the mostly flat, paved Gotlandsleden cycle path circles the island, passing fields of poppies, shady woodlands, historic churches and ancient rune stones at regular intervals.

7. Old Town, Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. At the historical and medieval heart of the city is the hill of Toompea, covered in cobbled streets and filled with medieval houses and alleyways. The lower town spreads out from the foot of the hill, still protected by the remnants of a city wall.

6. Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard is the northernmost tip of Europe and, a few military bases aside, its settlements are the northernmost permanently inhabited spots on the planet. Located between the 76° and 81° parallels, they are far more northerly than any part of Alaska.

5. Lofoten Islands, Norway
Lofoten is a group of islands in the northern part of Norway. With its postcard looking small fishing villages nestled in fjords, dotting a very rugged coast with abrupt peaks rising directly from the ocean, the archipelago is often described as one of the most scenic parts of Norway.

4. The Hermitage, St Petersburg
The State Hermitage is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg, Russia. One of the largest and oldest museums in the world, it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and has been open to the public since 1852. Its collections, of which only a small part is on permanent display, comprise over three million items, including the largest collection of paintings in the world.

3. Aurora Borealis, Lapland & Iceland
The Northern Lights look somewhat similar to a sunset in the sky at night, but appear occasionally in arcs or spirals usually following the earth's magnetic field. They fairly often look like moving curtains of light, high in the sky. They are most often light green in color but often have a hint of pink.

2. Fjords, Norway
Norway's famous fjords are found throughout the country and not limited to a particular region or location. In most parts of Norway fjords are the dominant landscape features, traditional districts are often identified by proximity to a major fjord and often have the same name.

1. National Park Hiking
Scandinavia's unspoilt wilderness areas are the finest in Europe. If you like dark pine woods populated by foxes and bears, head for northeastern Finland's Karhunkierros trail. Norway's Jotunheimen National Park encompasses hundreds of lofty mountain peaks and crystal-blue lakes. Lying inside the Arctic Circle, Abisko National Park in Sweden begins the epic 440km Kungsleden hiking trail.

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UMFF2018_고래의 섬, 페로 The Islands and the Whales

FAR-O 2012 (orienteering)

FAR-O is part of the North Atlantic Orienteering Championship (NATLOC - natloc.org).

12. july: sprint in the capital Torshavn, 13. july: longdistance on Nolsoy (an island located 20 min by ferry from Tórshavn) and 14th of July: middledistance outside Torshavn.

Faroe Islands | Wikipedia audio article

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The Faroe Islands (; Faroese: Føroyar, pronounced [ˈfœɹjaɹ]; Danish: Færøerne, pronounced [ˈfæɐ̯øːˀɐnə]), or the Faeroe Islands—a North Atlantic archipelago located 200 miles (320 km) north-northwest of Scotland and about halfway between Norway and Iceland—are an autonomous country of the Kingdom of Denmark. Total area is about 540 square miles (1,400 km2) with a population of 50,322 in October 2017.The terrain is rugged; the climate is subpolar oceanic climate (Cfc)—windy, wet, cloudy, and cool. Temperatures average above freezing throughout the year because of the Gulf Stream.
Between 1035 and 1814, the Faroes were part of the Hereditary Kingdom of Norway. In 1814, the Treaty of Kiel granted Denmark control over the islands, along with two other Norwegian island possessions: Greenland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands have been a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark since 1948.The Faroese have control of most of their domestic affairs. Those that are the responsibility of Denmark include, military defence, policing and the justice department, currency, and foreign affairs. However, as they are not part of the same customs area as Denmark, the Faroe Islands have an independent trade policy and can establish trade agreements with other states. The islands also have representation in the Nordic Council as members of the Danish delegation. The Faroe Islands also have their own national teams competing in certain sports.

[Travel vlog] 페로제도 삭순(Saksun)마을/Traveling in Faroe Islands/ ペロジェ島旅行

페로제도의 자연을 느낄수 있는 삭순(Saksun) 마을!
정말 공룡이 살것만 같은 자연이였어요!!

(갤럭시 광고를 찍으면서 많이 알려진 페로제도 7박8일 여행 기대해주세요)

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앞으로 많은 응원 부탁 드립니다.

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#페로제도 여행
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#Saksun

Splendidly set in a natural circular amphitheatre high above a tidal lagoon, Saksun is a wonderfully remote hillside village and is one of the most worthwhile destinations in the country. Known for its tranquil atmosphere, the tiny village of 14 inhabitants offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
In the fjord, at the foot of the village, is a lagoon. At low tide, it is possible to walk along the sandy shore of the lagoon around the headland.
The village includes a church, built in 1858, and Dúvugarðar, an active sheep farm which also functions as a museum.

Incheon-Jeju Cruise Travel : Ohamana (1박2일 인천-제주 크루즈 여행기: 오하마나)

인천-제주간을 운항하는 국내 최대 크루즈선박 오하마나호를 타고 인천에서 제주로 향하는 1박2일 인천-제주 크루즈 여행기의 첫번째...

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Upalong.Org Newfoundland Website

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Welcome to ParagonSkies!

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Saksun: the green paradise

Saksun is a picturesque village in the bottom of what was once an inlet surrounded by high mountains. The inlet formed a deep and good natural harbour. However a storm blocked the inlet with sand. So now there is a lake below the village where there was an inlet in the old day. Duvugardur is a farm from before 17th century. It is still in use as a farm. Besides that part of it is now a museum where visitors can see how Faeroese people lived in those days. The church in Saksun was built in 1858. The lagoon is only a short passage through steep cliffs from the open Atlantic and yet the place has an air of serenity as well as magnificence.

Driving through the Jungles of Malaysia

This was a drive from a falls (Sungai Sendat) within the Jungles of Malaysia. We went to a falls in the state of Selangor on our way back we stopped at a Buddhist Monastery off the highway. It's called Kuil Buddha. We drove in a Honda CRV.

Seaside City of Ubatuba

Ubatuba is known as the Capital of Surf and features 70 beaches that please all types of tourists.
Itamambuca is the right place for those who are looking for the best waves in the area. It is home to national and international championships, in addition to flirting and beautiful people on the sand. Travelers who prefer a peaceful environment and a place to open up their parasols and enjoy the view, Picinguaba or Almada beaches are the best choices. For those who are traveling with children the charm are the calm waters of beaches such as Lázaro, Maranduba and Lagoinha. Nightlife is around Itaguá and Cruzeiro.
Tourists can also visit waterfalls and treks amidst the Atlantic Forest.

Getting there
Ubatuba is 234 km from São Paulo.
Car: Ayrton Senna-Carvalho Pinto System (SP-070) until exit 96 and then take Rodovia dos Tamoios (SP-099) until Caraguatatuba and take Rio-Santos (SP-055).
Bus:
Viação Litorânea
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Phone: 0800-2853047
Buses depart from Terminal Rodoviário Tietê (São Paulo - SP).

Main attractions
Lagoinha Ruins, Ilha Anchieta State Park, Tamar Project, Aquarium / Sea Life Museum, Casarão do Porto, Beaches.

Services
City Hall: ubatuba.sp.gov.br
Tourism Office: (12) 3833-9007