Information about Dúvugarðar
Dúvugarður is an old farm in Saksun. The old farmhouse is some 300 years old and now belongs to the national museum. When you visit the farm you will get a good idea of how everyday life was like in the Faroe Islands in the past.
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Attractions nearby Dúvugarðar
Saksun
Saksun is a remote little village on Streymoy island with a unique location placed above a beautiful lagoon. The lagoon used to form a good natural...
Tjørnuvík
This is the northernmost village on Streymoy island. Tjørnuvík is nestled in a deep valley with no other villages in sight. It takes an hour to driv...
Fossá Waterfall
Photo by @dom_reardon_photo on Instagram. Fossá Waterfall is the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands and drops in two levels. The waterfall is eas...
Haldarsvík
You will get to Haldarsvík on Streymoy island a 2 minutes drive from the famous Fossá Waterfall. Most often Faroe Islanders use the short form Vík whe...
Mýlingur
The mountain Mýlingur is situated on the most northernly part of Streymoy island. You will hike for two hours or so from the village Tjørnuvík in or...
Eiði
Eiði is a village on the island of Eysturoy. In Eiði you will find the famous football stadium nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean. You will also have...
Risin & Kellingin
These two famous sea stacks are a must-see when in the Faroe Islands. You can see Risin & Kellingin (the Giant and his Wife) from either the village T...
Vestmanna Bird Cliffs
These cliffs are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Faroe Islands. Boat tours are made from April to September to Vestmanna Bird Cli...
Vestmanna
The beautiful village of Vestmanna has a great natural harbour, the best wind protected campsite in the Faroe Islands and several great attractions...
Slættaratindur
Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands. It translates directly into the Plain Mountain Peak due to the summit's flat surfac...
Hvalvík
Hvalvík is the last village before you get to the famous village Saksun. The river Stórá runs through the village and is a good place for salmon fishi...
Road above Funningur
This iconic zigzagging road to the village Funningur has got much attention among travellers. You will get a great view of the sight from the road lea...
Funningur
Funningur is according to legends the oldest village in the Faroe Islands. Funningur sits at the foot of Slættaratindur which is the highest mountai...
Streymoy
The westcoast of Streymoy island. Photo by @jdubcaptures on Instagram. Streymoy is the largest island of the 18 islands that make up the Faroe Isla...
Hvíthamar
This attraction above the village Funningur is one of the most popular short hiking trails in the Faroe Islands. You will have a great view of the F...
við Áir
Við Áir is the old closed whaling station on the island of Streymoy only a couple of kilometres from the villages of Hvalvík and Streymnes. ...
Ambadalur
The valley of Ambadalur is located a hours hike from the village of Gjógv. In Ambadalur you will have a great view over Búgvin the largest sea stack...
Elduvík
Travellers visiting Elduvík will see how a traditional village in the Faroe Island is laid out. The houses stand as if they had been dropped from the...
Gjógv
Gjógv is the northernmost village on Eysturoy island. The serene village is a one-hour drive from Tórshavn. The village bears its name from the bea...
Kvívík
Kvívík is an old village on the island of Streymoy. With its historic importance and wonderful location it is a popular pit stop for tourists on the w...