AROUND THE LAKE TOFTAVATN - GUIDED HIKING TRIP

The picturesque lake of Toftavatn sits above the town of Runavík on the eastern side of the historic fjord, Skálafjørður. The area is ideal for relaxed excursions, and the heather-covered hills around the lake are truly unique in the Faroes. The guided tour starts from the Tourist Information and lasts around 5 hours. After our walk around the enchanting lake, we continue over the hills to Svangaskarð, one of our football stadiums built for international matches, which is located above the village of Toftir. We admire the wonderful views from the stadium. After our meal, we continue by bus to Toftir. We pay a visit to Fríðrikskirkjan, a modern Lutheran church built in 1994, which is an excellent example of contemporary Faroese architecture. The last stop on our tour is the village of Nes. Here, we savour the village’s historic timber church, which was built in 1843 and the old vicorage from 1863. From here the trip goes back to the Tourist Information. Tour is on Tuesdays at 10.00 or on request in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 5 hours. Maximun is 20 participants. Tour includes bus, guide and lunch.   Price per person DKK 520,-

FUGLAFJØRÐUR - HELLURNAR - GUIDED HIKING TRIP

Cairns guide you through the mountain pass of Skarð and the river og Skarðsá. On the way up you pass Malunar Hav, a176 kg heavy lifting stone, which is said that a milkingmade lifted. Near by the path is a spring, Neytakonukeldan, where the wanderer can satisfy his thirst from the cop of Neytakonukrússið. It is said that trolls live in the Hulduheyggjar, which you can see on the west side of the mountain. Another story tells about a landownership struggle between the farmer of Oyndarfjørður and Gullbrandur, a farmer form Fuglafjørður. Gullbrandur was killed and later hidden in a cave now called Gullbrandshellið. Every year there is a gathering between the big cairns on Skarð with speeches and singing. From this point it only takes 20 minutes to reach Altarið, where you can enjoy a view from a height of 483 m to the Northern Islands and the fertile valley of Góðadalur, where people through ages have been sailing peat home to Fuglafjørður. Tour is on request in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 3 hours. Requires a min/max of 5/20 participants.   Price per person DKK 150,-

SLÆTTARATINDUR - GUIDED HIKING TRIP

Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, is 882 m above sea level. The climb to the summit is a magnificent experience. The tour starts at the highest point of the mountain pass between Eiði and Funningur. We follow the boundary line between the villages up to the first ledge of the mountain. From here, the path up to the top of the mountain is more visible. It is important to stay on the path, as the vegetation at this altitude is sparse and vulnerable. The last stage of the tour is quite steep, and some rugged hiking experience is required to get to the top. Once we reach the summit, you will literally be standing on the roof of the Faroe Islands, where the views on a clear day are simply divine and like no other place on earth. Tour is on request in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 4 hours. Requires a min/max of 5/20 participants. Tour includes guide.   Price per person DKK 185,-

THE OLD MOUNTAIN PATH - GUIDED HIKING TRIP

Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, is 882 m above sea level. The climb to the summit is a magnificent experience. The tour starts at the highest point of the mountain pass between Eiði and Funningur. We follow the boundary line between the villages up to the first ledge of the mountain. From here, the path up to the top of the mountain is more visible. It is important to stay on the path, as the vegetation at this altitude is sparse and vulnerable. The last stage of the tour is quite steep, and some rugged hiking experience is required to get to the top. Once we reach the summit, you will literally be standing on the roof of the Faroe Islands, where the views on a clear day are simply divine and like no other place on earth. Tour is on request in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 5 hours. Requires a min/max of 6/20 participants. Tour includes guide, coffee and entrance fee to the museum.   Price per person DKK 285,-

LAMBA - RITUVÍK - GUIDED HIKING TRIP

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. From here the bus takes us to Glyvrar where we visit the local museum Forni. Tour is on request and can be done everyday in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 4 hours. Requires a min 4 participants. Tour includes bus, guide and food.   Price per person DKK 400,-

UPPI Á HÚSI (THE REFUGE) - MOUNTAIN HIKING TRIP

The walk starts at the tourist office in the town centre. In days of old, the Faroes were often raided by pirates, who pillaged th local population, burnt their homes, slaughtered the bold without mercy and captured others and sold them as slaves in faraway lands. In order to escape these unwelcome visitors, the villagers would take refuge in the mountains as soon as they learnt that pirates were on their way. One such refuge was in the hills west of the village of Fuglafjørður. A small stone house was built on a ledge in the cliff-face, well hidden from view. The ruins of this house, known as Uppi á Húsi, remain to this day. The hike up to the refuge is easy at first, but the last stage is steep and some rough hike up to the refuge is easy at first, but the last stage is steep and some rough hiking skills are needed to reach this ancient mountain retreat. Tour is on request in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 3 hours. Requires a min/max of 5/20 participants.   Price per person DKK 115,-

UPPI Á HÚSI (THE REFUGE) - MOUNTAIN HIKING TRIP

The walk starts at the tourist office in the town centre. In days of old, the Faroes were often raided by pirates, who pillaged th local population, burnt their homes, slaughtered the bold without mercy and captured others and sold them as slaves in faraway lands. In order to escape these unwelcome visitors, the villagers would take refuge in the mountains as soon as they learnt that pirates were on their way. One such refuge was in the hills west of the village of Fuglafjørður. A small stone house was built on a ledge in the cliff-face, well hidden from view. The ruins of this house, known as Uppi á Húsi, remain to this day. The hike up to the refuge is easy at first, but the last stage is steep and some rough hike up to the refuge is easy at first, but the last stage is steep and some rough hiking skills are needed to reach this ancient mountain retreat. After the walk coffee will be served in Ribarhús, the local gallery and handicraft store. Ribarhús is open Mon. – Fri. from 3 p.m-5 p.m and Sat. from 11 a.m. – 13 p.m., or by appointment. DKK 25,- extra for coffee. Tour is on request in the period 15th of May to 15th of Sep. Duration 3 hours. Requires a min/max of 5/20 participants.   Price per person DKK 115,-

FAROESE CULTURAL EVENING

During the summer Faroese Cultural  Evenings are held n different villages on Eysturoy depending on the size of the group. You begin the evening with a buffet of Faroese food specialities. The programme varies from time to time, but usually features cultural entertainment, sing along, film about the Faroe Islands and, of course, the Faroese chain dance. The guests are invited to join in the dancing, so that they can experience the dance's rhythm and atmosphere and follow the movements of the chain. Tour is on request and is done all year. Duration 2,5 hours. Requires a min/max of 20/150 participants.   Price per person DKK 500,-

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR BOOKING

For more information about the tours mentioned above and for booking of these, please contact the local Tourist Information:   Tourist Information in Fuglafjørður á Bug, Fuglafjørður Tel.: +298 737 715 infoey-f@post.olivant.fo www.visiteysturoy.fo   Opening hours (all year): Monday-Friday: 09.00-12.00 & 13.00-17.00 Saturday: 09.00-12.00   Tourist Information in Runavík Heiðavegur, Runavík Tel.: +298 417 060 infoey-r@post.olivant.fo www.visiteysturoy.fo   Opening hours (all year): Monday-Friday: 09.00-16.00 Saturday (July only): 10.00-14.00