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 brewery Okkara. This small suburb of Tórshavn is part of the Municipality of Tórshavn.

One of the most popular things to do in Velbastaður is a home visit to Anna and Óli. Their house is set on the hillside with a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby islands. The couple is part of the Faroese concept Heimablídni.

Check out there Supper Club in Velbastaður. This is an authentic experience where you are invited into a local home and the hosts will serve locally sourced food.

Anna and Óli started their supper club in 2012. The menu is centered around the Faroese food tradition and includes beverages from the local brewery Okkara. Dining here is a great Nordic food experience.

When heading south from Velbastaður on the western coast of Streymoy island, you will get to Gamlarætt where the ferry to Sandoy island departs. Further south lies the historic village Kirkjubøur.