Faroe Islands Tourist Guide 2014

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Vestmannabjørgini

Saga Museum

Experience the saga of the Faroe Islands presented in an exciting and lifelike manner

Vestmanna Tourist Centre www.puffin.fo • tel +298 471 500 The museum is situated in the Vestmanna Tourist Centre

Restaurant • SagaMuseum

Sightseeing boat-tours • Souvenir shop

FACILITIES IN THE VILLAGES

VESTMANNA CAMPING sansir.fo

Tjørnuvík 59 inh. Haldarsvík 121 inh. Saksun 19 inh. Hvalvík 235 inh. Hósvík 338 inh. Leynar 109 inh. Kvívík 366 inh.

THE 6 REGIONS: STREYMOY NORTH

The round bay below the farm was at one time a natural harbour. Today the bay is full of sand and is only accessible by small boats at high tide. At low tide you can walk on the sand out to the seashore. Check with the nearest tourist office for when it is low tide if you want to be sure to come back with dry feet! If you are an angler, you might try your hand at fishing in the bay because the area is well known for its salmon and sea trout, which come into the bay on their difficult and almost impossible journey to Sak­sunar­ vatn, the lake outside Saksun. One of the biggest attrac­tions in Northern Streymoy is Fossá between Hvalvík and Haldarsvík - the highest water­fall in the Faroes. The river cascades some 140 metres over se­veral rocky ledges into the sea. This mountain river is fed by several smaller streams and connects to a lake on

Enjoy your stay at the new and fully serviced campsite in Vestmanna. Experience breathtaking nature and exciting adventures

Vestmanna 1.166 inh.

See explanation of symbols on page 7

facebook.com/vestmannacamping • vestmanna.camping@gmail.com • tel. +298 212245 51


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