Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Scenic Vistas & Coastal Villages

Kollafjørdur Church and Saksun Farmhouse Museum Discover the rural beauty of the Faroe Islands during a scenic excursion along coastal roads to bucolic villages. In Kollafjørdur, visit an old Faroese church whose black-tarred wooden frame and traditional turf roof have been standing since 1837. One of nine churches built on the islands during the mid-19th century, it still maintains a simple, unvarnished wooden interior. In Saksun, nestled at the end of the road above a round bay, take in idyllic views before setting out on a tour of Dúvugardar, a 300-year-old farmhouse that is now a national heritage museum. Browse its informative exhibits offering a realistic portrait of the life of a Faroese farmer from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Between stops in the villages, pause at scenic viewpoints in Selatrad and Kaldbak for an opportunity to admire the stark beauty of the Kaldbak and Kollafjørdur fjords as they unfold below. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.