Norðragøta Travel Guide

Norðragøta is a village in the Faroe Islands situated on Eysturoy Island. The village is known for its grass roofed Town Hall that crosses the steam near the ocean in Norðragøta.

The building is a piece of art by the local architect Ósbjørn Jacobsen. The building itself bends over the stream in the village. You can walk on the town Hall’s roof and thereby cross the stream.

This village has a rich fishing tradition. You will see a good selection of small fishing boats when heading to the boat marina down at the harbour.

With stunning mountains in the background, the marina always looks good on photos. You will see traditional wooden boats in the traditional Viking style and newer boats too.

Viking Heritage in Norðragøta

Norðragøta, often simply called “Gøta,” carries a deep historical legacy, dating back to the Viking Age. It was once the home of the legendary Viking chieftain Tróndur í Gøtu, a central figure in the sagas of the Faroe Islands.

As you wander through the village, you will feel the presence of history, as a statue of Tróndur í Gøtu is located next to the main road Tróndargøta named after the very same chieftain. Take a look at the boat marina and those wooden boats derive directly form the Viking craftsmanship which has been on the islands ever since the first Vikings settled the island group. It is easy to imagine the lives of those who once sailed the North Atlantic seas when in this part of Norðragøta.

One of the leading fishing companies in the Faroe Islands is located in the village. Being the main hero in the village, it comes naturally for the company to call their flagship Tróndur í Gøtu.