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.

Torfinnur Jákupsson

Torfinnur Jákupsson is a renowned filmmaker and screenwriter from the Faroe Islands. Born and raised in the Faroe Islands, Jákupsson has contributed to bring the culture and landscapes of this North Atlantic archipelago to a broader audience. His most notable work is Trom, a Faroese crime drama series that premiered in 2022. Trom was the first major TV series filmed entirely in the Faroe Islands. Based on local crime novels, the series follows a journalist as he investigates a murder and uncovers environmental and political tensions within the community. Jákupsson's compelling storytelling, combined with the stark beauty of the Faroese landscape, earned Trom international acclaim. The series has been broadcasted on BBC in the UK and SBS in Australia among others. Jákupsson explore themes of isolation, identity, and the interaction between traditional and modern Faroese life, resonating with both local and global audiences. He holds a master's degree from University of Westminster in Audio Production.

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