Velbastaður Travel Guide

Velbastaður is a hillside village in the wild Faroe Islands. Located on the western side of Streymoy Island, this place comes with great seaside views.

The village is a 15 minutes drive from Tórshavn. Here you will get undisturbed views of the two islands Hestur and Koltur. Velbastaður is best known for its houses nestled on the hilly mountain. This small suburb of Tórshavn is part of the Municipality of Tórshavn.

One of the most popular things to do in Velbastaður is to watch the sun go down on those evenings when the horizon is clear. The golden hour is breathtaking when standing on the hillside and soaking in the vistas in front of you. Get beautiful views of the North Atlantic Ocean and nearby islands.

When in Velbastaður, you can also head further to nearby farm settlement Syðradalur. You will soon learn that driving in the Faroe Islands comes with jaw-dropping views at every turn. This is definitely also the case when finding your way from Velbastaður and a bit north on the narrow road to the valley in Syðradalur home to green fields, a handful of houses and stunning views, not at least.

Attractions south of Velbastaður

Head south from Velbastaður on the western coast of Streymoy Island and you will get to Gamlarætt Ferry Port. This is where the underwater tunnel to Sandoy Island is located.

Further south lies the historic village Kirkjubøur. This is both the birthplace of the national movement in the Faroe Islands, Jóannes Patursson. Beside being the leader of the national movement throughout most of his live, he was also a great poet and farmer. You will see his farm house in Kirkjubøur dating back to the Viking Age and other buildings of historical importance. Make sure to also take a look at all the black painted houses with red windows and grass-roofs in Kirkjubøur!

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