Velbastaður

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 away from the capital, Tórshavn. Velbastaður is best known for its houses nestled at the foot of the mountain, and its undisturbed views of the two small islands, Hestur and Koltur.

One of the most popular things to do in Velbastaður is to watch the sun go down on clear evenings. The golden hour is breathtaking when standing on the hillside and soaking in the vistas in front of you.

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When in Velbastaður, you can also head further to the nearby farm settlement of Syðradalur, home to green fields, a handful of houses and stunning views. 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 driving from Velbastaður along the narrow winding road to Syðradalur.

Attractions south of Velbastaður

Head south from Velbastaður and you will get to Gamlarætt Ferry Port. This is where the underwater tunnel to Sandoy Island is located. From Gamlarætt, you can join a RIB boat tour to the largest sea cave in the world on Hestur Island.

Further south lies the historic village of Kirkjubøur. This is the birthplace of Jóannes Patursson, who started the national movement in the Faroe Islands. Besides being the leader of the national movement throughout most of his life, he was also a great poet and farmer. In Kirkjubøur, you can see his farm house, which dates back to the Viking Age, as well as the ruins of a 14th-century cathedral and the oldest standing church in the Faroe Islands. Make sure to also take a look at all the black painted houses with red windows and grass-roofs in the village!

Fríða Weihe

Fríða Weihe is Faroese born and bred. She grew up in Tórshavn, the capital in the Faroe Islands. Graduated from Glasir Tórshavn College within Marketing Management, Fríða did her internship at Guide to Faroe Islands. Fríða has since then continued working within travel and tourism ensuring a high quality all way through.

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