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Jens-Kjeld Jensen is a self-taught ornithologist, zoologist, entomologist, and naturalist. Originally from Denmark, he has lived in Nólsoy, Faroe Islands, …

Nólsoy

Ove Joensen

Ove became widely known when he kissed the Little Mermaid on August 11, 1986, at Langelinie in Copenhagen, after rowing solo for 41 days from Nólsoy. In 1984 an…

Nólsoy

Nólsoyar Páll

Nólsoyar Páll built Royndin Fríða, the first ship constructed in the Faroe Islands since the Viking Age. He is known for his struggle against the trade mon…

Nólsoy

Steffan Danielsen

Steffan Danielsen was a renowned painter, born on September 3, 1922, in Nólsoy and passed away on May 28, 1976. Many consider Steffan to be the most distinctive…

Culture Night in Tórshavn

May 19th 2025

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…

Nólsoy

April 29th 2025

Nólsoy is one of the smaller islands in the Faroe Islands, covering 10 km², and lies just east of the capital, Tórshavn. Although it rises to 371 metres, it is …

Family-friendly Faroes

February 13th 2025

The Faroe Islands are a great destination for families. The slow pace of life and safety of the islands are the perfect ingredients for a fun and relaxing famil…

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Romance in Tórshavn

February 12th 2025

An intimate candlelit dinner for two in the historic heart of Tórshavn with only the very finest seafood on the menu – how does that sound? Restaurants in the F…

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…

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What to do on a rainy day

January 24th 2025

A local journalist’s tips to a cozy rainy day in Tórshavn. December 5th, 2023 Ok, let’s be honest here. The weather in Tórshavn is not always great. These are n…

What to do on a snowy day?

January 03rd 2025

Winter in Tórshavn Even though our city is small, you are sure to find something to do in the snow – rent a car and visit the charming villages around the munic…

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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…

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…

Old Graveyard

Martin Christian Restorff

October 14th 2024

Martin Christian Restorff (1816-1897) Merchant and baker. He was commonly known as old Restorff. The business he founded, M.C. Restorff og Sønner, was the bigge…

Summer in Tórshavn

July 10th 2024

Summer in Tórshavn is a serene affair, where misty mornings gradually give way to sunlit afternoons. Streets lined with colorful houses and bustling cafes offer…

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…

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…

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…