Ólavur Frederiksen
THE 6 REGIONS: VÁGAR AND MYKINES
Mykines, bird paradise.
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around the old farmstead. It has only two rooms and a cowshed, an example of the old Faroese building tradition. During the second world war, the Faroe Islands were peacefully occupied by the British. There is a War Museum in Miðvágur, where many original items, photographs and documents from the occupation period can be seen. Many people seek out the mysterious Fjallavatn, or mountain lake, in the roadless northern half of the island. The beautiful scenery surrounding the lake provides a pleasant interlude on the long hike to the abandoned village of Slættanes, which many consider to be the ultimate hideaway. Another hike that is highly recommended is the easy walk along Sørvágsvatn, the largest lake in the Faroes, to the enchanting cascade called Bøssdalsfossur that falls from the lake into the ocean. An easier way to come to this special place is to take a comfortable return trip across the lake with the boat called ‘Lakeside’. Even though it is now possible to drive to the village
Excursions in Vágar BOAT TOURS Daily Tours: It is possible to take a boat trip to the bird cliffs south of Sørvágur, Vágar‘s west and north coasts and the coast of Mykines. Contact the Tourist Information in Vágar. Vágar Tourist Information arranges a 6-hour tour to the pearl of the Faroes, Mykines. The passenger boat takes you from the quay in Sørvágur to the island where the scenery and birdlife are unique. Please contact Vágar Tourist Information. The trip with the boat Lakeside on the Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn lake, is the only one of its kind in the Faroes. Here you will sit in comfort as in a conservatory with a fantastic view and glide across the large expanse of water. We sail from a jetty in the village of Vatnsoyrar, which was called ‘Lakeside’ by the English
soldiers who were stationed here during the Second World War, over to the lake’s south side where we disembark and walk to the Bøsdalafossur.
hilly terrain for the more experienced. Tours are arranged in cooperation with a guide and promise an experience for mind and soul.
Faroese food Traditional Faroese food from the ’hjallur’ (outhouse), can be sampled at Eddie’s on Mykines.
Faroese evening From 22/6-24/7 every tuesday evening at 6pm-9pm at 62n Airport Hotel: Faroese evening with traditional food and culture. Contact the tourist information in Vágar.
Riding tours Davidsens Hestar arrange rides according to your wishes, both short and long tours in the fantastic landscape with horses to suit all levels of experience. Duration and difficulty can be arranged to accommodate all. Walking/hiking There are good opportunities for hiking on Vágar, both easy walks and hikes in
For more information about all the tours, please contact the tourist information: Vága Kunningarstova Tel. +298 333455, fax +298 333475 vagar@vagar.fo www.vagar.fo