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Hiking
THE PATH OF THE VIKINGS
This tour departs from the Viking ruins near the ferry harbour in Leirvík, a
tranquil village where people have lived for more than a thousand years. We
visit the boat museum and a collection of paintings, which depicts Leirvík's
history as a fishing community and which highlights as well the work of local
artists. We then follow the path through scenic countryside, where every step
reminds us of the ancient history of the area. The walk ends in the old part of
the town of Norðragøta with a visit to the timber church built in 1833 and the
home of the royal king's farmer. We also visit the local museum, Blásastova,
which, together with Glyvra Hanusar house, represents the old Faroese village
community in Norðragøta. The tour ends with coffee in Glyvra Hanusar house.
Departure point: Leirvík ferry harbour
Time: by arrangement
Day: daily
Duration: 5 hours
Min/Max: 6/20
Cost: 285 DKK
Availability: 15 May - 15 September
LAMBA - RITUVÍK
Mountain hiking
The trip starts from the tourist office in Runavík. The bus takes us to the
idyllic village of Lamba, where we begin our guided walk at the harbour. We
listen to the exiting true story of Norske Løve, the ship that was shipwrecked
in a storm on New Year's Eve 1707 its way from Denmark to India. After
walking through the old part of the village Lamba we start hiking up the
mountain. When we reach the top there is a panoramic view over Lambavík.
Southwards you will see a long row of cairns leading towards Rituvík. You walk
along old peat strips. The terrain is flat and easy to walk. Faroese dry fish
will be served in an old peat house in the mountain and the guide will entertain
with stories from the old days. On the way to Rituvík we walk along a big stone
called Hav Ólav Sterka. It is an old Faroese tradition to lift big heavy stones
to prove manliness. Above Rituvík, you can see the island Nólsoy and the
southernmost part of Eysturoy. To the south-west on the island Streymoy, you can
see the mouth of the fjord Kaldbaksfjørður. The bus will be waiting for us in
Rituvík. GOOD TO KNOW The price is incl. bus/guide and food.
DEPARTURE POINT: Tourist office in Runavík
TIME: by arrangement
DAY: daily
DURATION: 4 hours
MIN.5
COST: 400 DKK
AVAILABILITY: 1 May - 15 September
THE OLD PATH TO HELLUR
This is a walk across the mountain to Hellur. Newly restored cairns mark the
route through the wilderness with the old peat depots still visible in a
landscape full of history. The guide will be happy to tell stories connected to
this old path. Pancakes and coffee can be served if requested in advance.
Duration 3 hours
Departure Eysturoyar Kunningarstova, Fuglafjørður
Price DKK 50 / incl. meal: DKK 75
Weather dependent Yes
Telephone 44 94 49 or 44 48 60
SLÆTTARATINDUR, the 'roof' of the Faroe Islands
Departure point: the highest point in the pass
Time: by arrangement
Day: daily
Duration: 4 hours
Min/max: 5/20
Cost: 185 DKK incl. guide
Availability: 15 May - 15 September
Cultural Events
Weekend 11-13 June:
"Eystanstevna" Eysturoy Annual Festival
Varmakelda in Fuglafjørður 2-4 July
Saturday 24 July:
Fish and general market in the centre of Runavík
Village Museums
Boat museum & Art Gallery in Leirvík
Open Monday - Friday 13.30 - 16.00
Blásastova in Norðragøta
Open: Every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday: 15:00 to 17:00 and every Sunday: 15:00 to 19:00
Forni in Glyvrar
Open: Every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday: 16:00 to 19:00
Látrið in Eiði
Open: Every Wednesday and Sunday: 14:00 to 16:00
Churches
The New Church in Toftir
The New Church in Gøta
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The photos at the top of the page are: 1. Toward Runavík, Eysturoy 2. Risin and Kellingin - The Giant and the Witch, Eysturoy 3. On a hillside in Fuglafjørd, Eysturoy |
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