Løðupakkhúsið’s guidebook

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Løðupakkhúsið’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Home to the beautiful waterfall Múlafossur, the village of Gásadalur sits tucked away between lush green fields and soaring mountains to all sides. Prior to 2004, there were only three ways of reaching the tiny community; none of them included travel by car. One way was to hike over the 700-metre mountains, and the other two options were by boat or helicopter. The inaccessibility of the remote location meant the village’s population fell dramatically. In 2004, a tunnel was blasted through one of the mountains, allowing automobile travel to the isolated settlement. Today, the population totals approximately a dozen people.
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Gasadalur
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Home to the beautiful waterfall Múlafossur, the village of Gásadalur sits tucked away between lush green fields and soaring mountains to all sides. Prior to 2004, there were only three ways of reaching the tiny community; none of them included travel by car. One way was to hike over the 700-metre mountains, and the other two options were by boat or helicopter. The inaccessibility of the remote location meant the village’s population fell dramatically. In 2004, a tunnel was blasted through one of the mountains, allowing automobile travel to the isolated settlement. Today, the population totals approximately a dozen people.
Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. The hike along Leitisvatn/Sørvágsvatn out to Trælanípa and Bøsdalafossur waterfall is a favourite among visitors and locals – mostly because of the optical illusion that awaits at the end of the hike. The view of the lake hanging over the ocean is one of the most photographed images from the Faroe Islands. The hike, which takes about 45 minutes to walk one way, is relatively easy. There is a hiking fee of 200kr/person. This fee is paid at the gates. 10 minutes drive from Løðupakkhúsið.
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Sørvágsvatn
Sørvágsvatn
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Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. The hike along Leitisvatn/Sørvágsvatn out to Trælanípa and Bøsdalafossur waterfall is a favourite among visitors and locals – mostly because of the optical illusion that awaits at the end of the hike. The view of the lake hanging over the ocean is one of the most photographed images from the Faroe Islands. The hike, which takes about 45 minutes to walk one way, is relatively easy. There is a hiking fee of 200kr/person. This fee is paid at the gates. 10 minutes drive from Løðupakkhúsið.
Atlantic Airways’ helicopters operates weekly round trips to some of the must see spots in Vágar such as the lake Fjallavatn, Víkar, Mykines, Trælanípa and the famous waterfall Bøssdalafossur. You´ll have the unique opportunity to see the magnificent and dramatic landscape of Vágar from the air – something only experienced on your flight to/from the Faroe Islands. When: Mondays 3.20 PM Duration: 20-30 min. Where: Departure from Vagar Airport for a roundtrip of Vágar Price: DKK 1.250 per person (Max. 12 passengers pr. flight) Book on atlantic.fo You can also book one way scheduled trips with the helicopter one week ahead of departure date. These trips sell out fast and e.g. a one way ticket to Mykines from Vagar is DKK 145. 3 kilometres (6 minutes drive) from Løðupakkhúsið
Atlantic Airways
Atlantic Airways’ helicopters operates weekly round trips to some of the must see spots in Vágar such as the lake Fjallavatn, Víkar, Mykines, Trælanípa and the famous waterfall Bøssdalafossur. You´ll have the unique opportunity to see the magnificent and dramatic landscape of Vágar from the air – something only experienced on your flight to/from the Faroe Islands. When: Mondays 3.20 PM Duration: 20-30 min. Where: Departure from Vagar Airport for a roundtrip of Vágar Price: DKK 1.250 per person (Max. 12 passengers pr. flight) Book on atlantic.fo You can also book one way scheduled trips with the helicopter one week ahead of departure date. These trips sell out fast and e.g. a one way ticket to Mykines from Vagar is DKK 145. 3 kilometres (6 minutes drive) from Løðupakkhúsið
Look at boat.fo and bluegate.fo for various trips with boats - some departs from the port of Sorvagur.
Port Sørvágur
Look at boat.fo and bluegate.fo for various trips with boats - some departs from the port of Sorvagur.
Vatnsdalsvatn is the 3rd largest lake on Vágar. Situated in a valley above the village Bøur, it is relatively easy to get to, although the climb up is steep. The hike would start by the stream "Breiðá" halfway between Bøur and Sørvágur. It would take roughly an hour to hike up to the lake.
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Vatnsdalsvatn is the 3rd largest lake on Vágar. Situated in a valley above the village Bøur, it is relatively easy to get to, although the climb up is steep. The hike would start by the stream "Breiðá" halfway between Bøur and Sørvágur. It would take roughly an hour to hike up to the lake.
Trøllkonufingur is a 313 m tall monolith on the south-east side of Sandavágur. Only 11 people are known to have reached the top of Trøllkonufingur. Legend has it, that Trøllkonufingur is the finger of a witch that came to throw the Faroe Islands to Iceland. When she came to the sea south of Vágar, the sun came up and she was turned into stone and fell into the ocean.
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Trøllkonufingur
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Trøllkonufingur is a 313 m tall monolith on the south-east side of Sandavágur. Only 11 people are known to have reached the top of Trøllkonufingur. Legend has it, that Trøllkonufingur is the finger of a witch that came to throw the Faroe Islands to Iceland. When she came to the sea south of Vágar, the sun came up and she was turned into stone and fell into the ocean.
Drangarnir are two sea stacks between Vágar and the islet Tindhólmur and these can be viewed by hiking to a viewpoint on Vagar or from boat. See info on both options below: HIKE It is possible to see Drangarnir with a local guide. The guide will take you through his land to the viewpoint of Drangarnir. According to Faroese legislation walking on the in- and outfields require the landowners’ permission. You are only allowed to walk in this area with a guide. Hiking here without a guide can be fined. Guided tours: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 From 1st of April until 1st of October. The hike is medium/hard and lasts approximately 5 hours. Price: The price for the hike is 550dkk/person. Book via this link http://visitvagar.fo/welcome-to-vagar/activities/hiking/drangarnir/ The guided tour starts in front of Løðupakkhúsið BOAT Drangarnir can also be seen by boat - see link for information/booking https://www.guidetofaroeislands.fo/book-holiday-trips/boat-tour-to-drangarnir-and-mulafoss?a=2292
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Drangarnir
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Drangarnir are two sea stacks between Vágar and the islet Tindhólmur and these can be viewed by hiking to a viewpoint on Vagar or from boat. See info on both options below: HIKE It is possible to see Drangarnir with a local guide. The guide will take you through his land to the viewpoint of Drangarnir. According to Faroese legislation walking on the in- and outfields require the landowners’ permission. You are only allowed to walk in this area with a guide. Hiking here without a guide can be fined. Guided tours: Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 From 1st of April until 1st of October. The hike is medium/hard and lasts approximately 5 hours. Price: The price for the hike is 550dkk/person. Book via this link http://visitvagar.fo/welcome-to-vagar/activities/hiking/drangarnir/ The guided tour starts in front of Løðupakkhúsið BOAT Drangarnir can also be seen by boat - see link for information/booking https://www.guidetofaroeislands.fo/book-holiday-trips/boat-tour-to-drangarnir-and-mulafoss?a=2292
Tindholmur is a dramatic island in fjord of Sorvagur. If you take the ferry to Mykines you will see Tindholmur, however, it is also possible to visit the islands on Sundays during the Summer. Trip to be booked on www.mykines.fo. See information on trip below: EXPERIENCE TINDHÓLM Every sunday from the 12th and may to sunday the 10th and august we arrange trips to Tindhólm. Time of departure will be from Sørvági at 14.00 (2.00pm) and return at 18.00 (6.00pm) local time. For the trip to be done at least 20 people need be signed up Connected with the bus route. Pricing per person Kr. 600,- This includes ticket, coffee, homemade cake and guide.
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Tindhólmur
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Tindholmur is a dramatic island in fjord of Sorvagur. If you take the ferry to Mykines you will see Tindholmur, however, it is also possible to visit the islands on Sundays during the Summer. Trip to be booked on www.mykines.fo. See information on trip below: EXPERIENCE TINDHÓLM Every sunday from the 12th and may to sunday the 10th and august we arrange trips to Tindhólm. Time of departure will be from Sørvági at 14.00 (2.00pm) and return at 18.00 (6.00pm) local time. For the trip to be done at least 20 people need be signed up Connected with the bus route. Pricing per person Kr. 600,- This includes ticket, coffee, homemade cake and guide.
Fjallavatn is the 2nd largest lake on Vágar as well as on the whole of the Faroe Islands. The area between the lake and the north coast is called “Norð á Munna,” and is a popular hike for locals in the summer; especially on the longest day of the year, where it is possible to watch both sunset and sunrise within a short period of time. Occationally large whales, including orcas and sperm whales, can be seen in the bay below. Although it is a long hike Norð á Munna, it is relatively easy: the path from the end of the road in Vatnsoyrar is almost completely flat. Though, it does require you to cross a river, so appropriate footwear is essential. This hike would take 4-5 hours. It is possible to hike on both sides of the lake, however, the path on the right side of the lake is more popular. Fjallavatn has been a nature conservation area since 1983.
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Fjallavatn
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Fjallavatn is the 2nd largest lake on Vágar as well as on the whole of the Faroe Islands. The area between the lake and the north coast is called “Norð á Munna,” and is a popular hike for locals in the summer; especially on the longest day of the year, where it is possible to watch both sunset and sunrise within a short period of time. Occationally large whales, including orcas and sperm whales, can be seen in the bay below. Although it is a long hike Norð á Munna, it is relatively easy: the path from the end of the road in Vatnsoyrar is almost completely flat. Though, it does require you to cross a river, so appropriate footwear is essential. This hike would take 4-5 hours. It is possible to hike on both sides of the lake, however, the path on the right side of the lake is more popular. Fjallavatn has been a nature conservation area since 1983.
A beautiful island with a sizeable puffin colony. Mykines is about 10 square kilometres, and is the Western most island of the Faroe Islands. The population of Mykines is about 10 to 15, although there are about 40 houses on the island. 60 years ago the population of Mykines was 160 to 180. The ferry for Mykines leaves two minutes walk from Løðupakkhúsið. Book ferry tickets to Mykines on http://mykines.fo/ Recommended to book tickets at least two weeks in advance during the Summer months.
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Mykines
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A beautiful island with a sizeable puffin colony. Mykines is about 10 square kilometres, and is the Western most island of the Faroe Islands. The population of Mykines is about 10 to 15, although there are about 40 houses on the island. 60 years ago the population of Mykines was 160 to 180. The ferry for Mykines leaves two minutes walk from Løðupakkhúsið. Book ferry tickets to Mykines on http://mykines.fo/ Recommended to book tickets at least two weeks in advance during the Summer months.

Grocery Shop

Grocery market in Sørvágur. Opening hours: 7-22 every day (closed on Sundays)
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Grocery market in Sørvágur. Opening hours: 7-22 every day (closed on Sundays)
Grocery shop and cafe. Just across from LPH you will find Effo. Go there for freshly baked bread in the morning and small grocery shopping. They are also open in the evening for simple dinners such as fish & chips
Effo Petrol Station
Grocery shop and cafe. Just across from LPH you will find Effo. Go there for freshly baked bread in the morning and small grocery shopping. They are also open in the evening for simple dinners such as fish & chips

Food scene

In June 2019, the café 'Fiskastykkið' opened in the village of Sandavágur. The café is located in a warehouse next to an old fish drying area, from which the café takes its name. Fiskastykkið is renovated to modern standards but maintains a historical atmosphere. The café has both child- and disabled-friendly facilities. https://www.fiskastykkid.fo/ 17 minutes (13 kilometre) drive from Løðupakkhúsið.
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Fiskastykkið
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In June 2019, the café 'Fiskastykkið' opened in the village of Sandavágur. The café is located in a warehouse next to an old fish drying area, from which the café takes its name. Fiskastykkið is renovated to modern standards but maintains a historical atmosphere. The café has both child- and disabled-friendly facilities. https://www.fiskastykkid.fo/ 17 minutes (13 kilometre) drive from Løðupakkhúsið.
KOKS is all about tasting the Faroe Islands in all its gastronomical glory. This is the first Michelin-starred restaurant in the Faroe Islands. KOKS was rewarded two Michelin stars on February 2019. The restaurant lies away from the crowds near the lake Leynavatn. Approx. 30 minutes (25 km) drive from Løðupakkhúsið.
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Koks Restaurant
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KOKS is all about tasting the Faroe Islands in all its gastronomical glory. This is the first Michelin-starred restaurant in the Faroe Islands. KOKS was rewarded two Michelin stars on February 2019. The restaurant lies away from the crowds near the lake Leynavatn. Approx. 30 minutes (25 km) drive from Løðupakkhúsið.
A lovely little cafe in Gásadalur where they serve mainly traditional open sandwiches with local produce and homemade cakes. We like it for lunch or for cake after a hike around Gasadalur. Open Monday to Sunday 12.00-20.00 www.gasadal.com 10 kilometres (16 min drive) from Løðupakkhúsið
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Gásadalsgarður
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A lovely little cafe in Gásadalur where they serve mainly traditional open sandwiches with local produce and homemade cakes. We like it for lunch or for cake after a hike around Gasadalur. Open Monday to Sunday 12.00-20.00 www.gasadal.com 10 kilometres (16 min drive) from Løðupakkhúsið
A beautiful old house in Bø where you can enjoy delicious food. We highly recommend the fish soup in particular. Do check in advance as their opening hours depend on the seasons. For more information check their website http://www.oikos.fo
Pakkhúsið í Bø
A beautiful old house in Bø where you can enjoy delicious food. We highly recommend the fish soup in particular. Do check in advance as their opening hours depend on the seasons. For more information check their website http://www.oikos.fo
The Faroe Islands locals are known for their Heimablidni which translates to home hospitality. So we wish to invite travelers to enjoy an authentic intimate Faroese dining experience and meal within our home. Selma & Tórður Menu & Experience It is a traditional meal that has been served for decades with fresh ingredients from the Faroe Islands nature. Menu Pan Fried Fish Cooked Potatoes Garlic Oil Salad Followed by Tea and Coffee with cake or fruit Price 599 ddk per person for a 2 hour experience https://faroefishdinner.wordpress.com/
Faroe Fish Dinner
The Faroe Islands locals are known for their Heimablidni which translates to home hospitality. So we wish to invite travelers to enjoy an authentic intimate Faroese dining experience and meal within our home. Selma & Tórður Menu & Experience It is a traditional meal that has been served for decades with fresh ingredients from the Faroe Islands nature. Menu Pan Fried Fish Cooked Potatoes Garlic Oil Salad Followed by Tea and Coffee with cake or fruit Price 599 ddk per person for a 2 hour experience https://faroefishdinner.wordpress.com/