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Art & Culture

Andrea Árting & Fagnaðartræ (Tree of Celebration)

February 11th 2025

Andrea Árting was the chairwoman of Havnar Arbeiðskvinnufelag (Union for employed women in Tórshavn), where she dedicated nearly her entire life to her work. Sh...

Eat & Drink

Christmas in Tórshavn

November 21st 2024

Christmas in Tórshavn Looking for something different this Christmas? Why not visit Tórshavn in December and experience a traditional, uncommercialized Christma...

Art & Culture

Hare hunting in the Faroe Islands

November 19th 2024

This text is a paraphrase from the work of Eyðfinn Magnussen, Associate professor in Biology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Fróðskaparsetrið, the Univers...

Art & Culture

Ólavsøka

July 03rd 2024

What is Ólavsøka? Ólavsøka, the Faroese National Day, is one of the most significant cultural celebrations in the Faroe Islands. It takes place annually on July...

Art & Culture

Faroese Music

June 05th 2024

Everything from Ethereal Folk to Heavy Metal Faroese music is a vibrant and integral part of the Faroe Islands' cultural heritage, reflecting the interplay betw...

Art & Culture

Faroese Cuisine

June 05th 2024

A Taste of Tradition and Innovation Faroese cuisine, the culinary tradition of the Faroe Islands, is a unique blend of ancient preservation methods, local ingre...

Art & Culture

The Faroese Chain Dance

June 04th 2024

Photo: Finnur Justinussen The Faroese dance is a traditional form of dance originating in Southern Europe. This dance is unique and holds significant cultural i...

See & Do

Culture Night in Tórshavn

May 23rd 2024

Of course, no matter when you visit the Faroes, you can always dip into the islands’ rich culture – be it our stirring Viking heritage or the striking, modern a...