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27-04-2010
Tórshavn Marathon.Tórshavn Marathon
Bragdið welcomes everyone to the 8th Atlantic Airways Tórshavn Marathon Sunday 5th of September 2010 at 13:00.
 
02-09-2010
Stanley Samuelsen and Dickey Lee on Tour in the Faroes.Stanley Samuelsen and Dickey Lee on Tour in the Faroes
The singing Cowboy from Texas on tour with a great faroese guitarist 3-5 of September 2010. On Saturday night the 4th of September there will be a... Les meira
 
02-08-2010
Art Exhibition.Art Exhibition
Heðin Kambsdal will exhibit in Galerie Focus August 6th - August 19th.
 
23-07-2010
Trip to the Storm Petrol colony of Sandoy.Trip to the Storm Petrol colony of Sandoy
On Saturday the 31st of July at 21.30 the trip to the Storm Petrol colony of Sandoy leaves from the community house Keldan in the village of... Les meira
 
27-07-2010
Ólavsøka 2010.Ólavsøka 2010
The program for Ólavsøka is now available in English on www.visittorshavn.fo/UK
 
25-07-2010
Day Trips in Old Wooden Ships.Day Trips in Old Wooden Ships
Faroe Regatta 2010 will start on 25 July 2010 in Tórshavn and ends also in Tórshavn on the Faroese National Festival Ólavsøka on 28 July 2010. We... Les meira
 
20-07-2010
Olavsoka Consert 2010 in Torsgota.Olavsoka Consert 2010 in Torsgota
The annual Ólavsøka Concert starts on 27 July 2010 at 20:00 in the street Tórsgøta in the centre of Torshavn, near the eastern harbour. The main... Les meira
 
24-07-2010
Blues, rappelling, boat trip and BBQ on Fiskieidi.Blues, rappelling, boat trip and BBQ on Fiskieidi
Rappelling, blues music, boat trips and BBQ will be on Fiskieiði west of Hvalba on Saturday 24 July 2010, it starts at 16:00 and ends at 1:00 after... Les meira
 
08-07-2010
Trip to Lítla Dímun 17 July 2010.Trip to Lítla Dímun 17 July 2010
There are made two annual trips to Lítla Dímun, these trips for tourists started in 2009. One trip was made in mid June, next trip is planned to be... Les meira
 
24-06-2010
Fish buffet in Hotel Hafnia.Fish buffet in Hotel Hafnia
Every Tuesday and Thursday between 18.00 and 21.30 there is a fish buffet in the hotel's restaurant. Booking +298 313233
 
08-07-2010
Outdoor Dancing in Fámjin on 10 July.Outdoor Dancing in Fámjin on 10 July
On Saturday night 10 July 2010 there will be outdoor dancing in Fámjin with live music performed by the band 4Ever with Martin Sømark.
 
27-04-2010
Elton John.Elton John
Elton John live in an open air concert in Tórshavn 29th of June 2010. Tickets: www.fivestar.fo and the price is DKK 750
 
02-06-2010
Suduroy Boat Day in Vágur 5 June 2010.Suduroy Boat Day in Vágur 5 June 2010
On the 5th of June 2010 there will be a FaroeBoat Day in Vágur. The ten old "Grindabátar", which are old traditional wooden rowing boats from Vágur... Les meira
 
18-05-2010
Walking in the Faroe Islands.Walking in the Faroe Islands
This brochure features 14 hiking trips that differ in both length and difficulty. On every island you will find old - if not ancient - walking paths... Les meira
 
12-05-2010
Consert in the Salt Silo 15 May 2010.Consert in the Salt Silo 15 May 2010
There will be a major concert in the old Salt Silo in Drelnes, which is near Tvoroyri in Suduroy, Faroe Islands on the 15th of May 2010, starting at... Les meira
 
12-05-2010
Rappelling on Norðbergseiði.Rappelling on Norðbergseiði
On Friday 14th of May from 17:00 and on Saturday 15th of May 2010 from 13:00 there will be rappelling on Norðbergseiði west of Hvalba. You can choose... Les meira
 
05-05-2010
Cultural Night in Tórshavn.Cultural Night in Tórshavn
Friday the 28th of May the city offers the best of all events for everyone. Sport, exhibition, shopping etc. in the cosy streets of Tórshavn.
 
10-09-2009
Rappelling in Hvalba on the 12th of Sep..Rappelling in Hvalba on the 12th of Sep.
On Saturday the 12th of September 2009 there will be rappelling in Hvalba in a place west of the village, which is called Norðbergseiði. The... Les meira
 
15-05-2009
Hiking in Suðuroy every Saturday morning.Hiking in Suðuroy every Saturday morning
Every Saturday from the 16th of May to the 15th of August there will be hiking trips in the mountain in Suðuroy, if at least 5 persons will... Les meira
 
09-07-2009
Try the Life on a Sheep Farm in Sumba.Try the Life on a Sheep Farm in Sumba
A sheep farmer in Sumba who is called Arnfríð Hentze is now offering an authentic experience for tourists. They can come to Sumba and help her to... Les meira
 
26-07-2009
The program for Ólavsøka in English.The program for Ólavsøka in English
The events of July 28th and 29th have been translated into English, and can be found at the English site of www.visittorshavn.fo --> events
 
05-05-2009
Saint John’s Festival and Music Event on the 26th–28th of June.Saint John’s Festival and Music Event on the 26th–28th of June
This year Tvøroyri in Suðuroy will arrange the Festival of Saint John, Jóansøka, it changes every two years between the largest towns in the island... Les meira
 
17-04-2009
Island Tour around Suðuroy with Smyril on the 3rd of May 2009.Island Tour around Suðuroy with Smyril on the 3rd of May 2009
On Sunday the 3rd of May you can experience the beautiful island Suðuroy from the sea. Smyril will make a 3 hour long trip around the island starting... Les meira
 
22-04-2009
Hiking to Fámjin on the National Faroese Flag Day 25th of April.Hiking to Fámjin on the National Faroese Flag Day 25th of April
The Day of the Flagg, which in Faroese is called:”Flaggdagurin”is celebrated over the whole country and also in Fámjin in Suðuroy. This year a hiking... Les meira
 
19-03-2009
Vilt de Suduroy – Run and have fun from Sumba to Sandvik.Vilt de Suduroy – Run and have fun from Sumba to Sandvik
On Friday the 3rd of April, Saturday the 4th of April and on Sunday the 5th of April you have an opportunity to join us in a run through many of the... Les meira
 
11-01-2009
Jens Marni in Broadway in Vágur on the 24st of January.Jens Marni in Broadway in Vágur on the 24st of January
The Bowling Hall in Vágur, Broadway, is arranging an event on the 24th of January. There will be Tai food and live music with the Faroese double... Les meira
 
22-09-2008
Eivør playing in Denmark.Eivør playing in Denmark
The next weeks Eivør will play 10 concerts in different places in Denmark.
 
08-08-2008
Support swim to Nólsoy.Support swim to Nólsoy
The Nólsoy svimming bath support group is arranging the 11th support swim from Tórshavn to Nólsoy on August 16th at 3 pm.
 
05-08-2008
Regatta to Ove festival.Regatta to Ove festival
Hósvík rowing club arranges the annual regatta on the 15th-16th August.
 
30-07-2008
Ove festival.Ove festival
The annual Ove festival will be on Nólsoy on 15th-16th of August.
 
08-07-2008
The Summerfestival in Húsavík, Sandoy.The Summerfestival in Húsavík, Sandoy
In the days from 11th-13th of July the beautiful village of Húsavík will be hosting the local summer festival of 2008.
 
20-06-2008
New exciting Art roundtrip in Sandoy.New exciting Art roundtrip in Sandoy
Saturday, 21st of June, there will be an Art-roundtrip in Sandoy.
 
06-06-2008
Rapelling on Sandoy.Rapelling on Sandoy
Now it is possible to try rapelling down the hillside on Sandoy.
 
21-04-2008
Faroe Islands Fisheries & Aquaculture – Responsible Management for a Sustainable Future.Faroe Islands Fisheries & Aquaculture – Responsible Management for a Sustainable Future
A new information brochure entitled “Faroe Islands Fisheries & Aquaculture – Responsible Management for a Sustainable Future” presents an up-to-date... Les meira
 
10-03-2008
New office hours.New office hours
Back to normal at Tórshavn Tourist Information Office
 
30-01-2008 14.00
THE NEXT SMYRIL LINE INTERNATIONAL SEA ANGLING CUP.THE NEXT SMYRIL LINE INTERNATIONAL SEA ANGLING CUP
The next Smyril Line International Sea Angling Cup will be held in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, in September 2008. Join the competition which takes place... Les meira
 
24-01-2008
Outcome of the general election.Outcome of the general election
The general election for the Parliament, Løgtingið, was held Saturday the 19th of January 2008.
 
03-01-2008
New office hours.New office hours
Kunningarstovan, the Tourist Information Centre for Tórshavn has changed its opening hours.
 
19-12-2007
National Elections in January 2008.National Elections in January 2008
The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands has announced that the national elections for the Faroese Parliament, løgtingið, will take place on Saturday... Les meira
 
16-11-2007
Developing the Competitive Identity of The Faroe Islands.Developing the Competitive Identity of The Faroe Islands
It is widely recognised that a country´s identity adds to its competitive strength - hence the notion of a country´s “competitive identity”. In... Les meira
 
16-11-2007
Top rating to the Faroe Islands.Top rating to the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands have been rated on top of the list in a new survey of the world’s best islands by National Geographic Traveller. According to the score... Les meira
 
25-10-2007 14.00
Eivør Pállsdóttir in concert.Eivør Pállsdóttir in concert
Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week Eivør will be doing three concerts featured by solid Faroese musician Magnus Johannesen - keys, Rógvi á... Les meira
 
21-06-2007
Summer tunes.Summer tunes
On Tuesday the 26th of June at 8pm there will be a concert in the café at the tourist information office on Nólsoy.
 
21-06-2007 14.00
Double taxation convention signed.Double taxation convention signed
A double taxation convention has now been made between the United Kingdom and the Faroes. Today Mr Magni Laksáfoss Minister of Finance and Rt Hon... Les meira
 
31-05-2007
The Tourist Information on Nólsoy has opened.The Tourist Information on Nólsoy has opened
On the 31st of May 2007 the Tourist Information Office on Nólsoy opens its doors for the first time. Locals have been working on the project since... Les meira
 
05-05-2007
NAFF 2007 - Welcome to Tórshavn.NAFF 2007 - Welcome to Tórshavn
-It gives me great pleasure to welcome foreign participants and all other interested parties to Tórshavn and to the North Atlantic Fish Fair 2007 –... Les meira
 
03-05-2007
The Prime Minister open the Fish Fair 2007 in the Faroes.The Prime Minister open the Fish Fair 2007 in the Faroes

-On behalf of the people of the Faroes, it is my great honour to welcome you all and to open this international fishing and aqua culture exhibition... Les meira
 
03-05-2007
Come and visit our beautiful country this summer!.Come and visit our beautiful country this summer!
In the course of the last few years travel connections to the Faroes have improved considerably and this has contributed to a growth in the tourist... Les meira
 
27-04-2007
North Atlantic Fish Fair growing better.North Atlantic Fish Fair growing better
When the first North Atlantic Fish Fair took place in 2001, no one really knew what to expect from such a fair in the Faroes. Both Faroese and... Les meira
 
23-04-2007
A Hero protecting others.A Hero protecting others
Professor Liviu Librescu, a Holocaust survivor, was shot as he shielded the classroom door so his students could safely escape.


 
20-04-2007
Eivør touring in Denmark.Eivør touring in Denmark
Today Eivør is starting a tour in Denmark. She will mostly be playing with the Swedish guitarist Gustaf Ljunggren, but the two first concerts are... Les meira
 
15-04-2007
Why not the Faroes this summer?.Why not the Faroes this summer?
In the course of the last few years travel connections to the Faroes have improved considerably and this has contributed to a growth in the tourist... Les meira
 
14-04-2007
Faroese trawler wins frozen fish prize.Faroese trawler wins frozen fish prize
The Faroese trawler Enniberg has recently been rewarded with a prize for bringing frozen fish fillets of premium quality to the British market.


 
13-04-2007
HVÍTHAMAR - FISHING WITH THE BOAT BUILDER.HVÍTHAMAR - FISHING WITH THE BOAT BUILDER
The boat builder Jóan Petur Clementsen welcomes you onboard the
Hvíthamar, which he built himself with his father.
 
09-04-2007
Eivør Pálsdóttir - in the footsteps of the legends.Eivør Pálsdóttir - in the footsteps of the legends
Late February 2007 Eivør attended the North American Folk Alliance which this year was held in Memphis TN.
 
07-04-2007
Was Einstein a slow learner as a child?.Was Einstein a slow learner as a child?
by Walter Isaacson
A childhood portrait of Albert Einstein and his sister Maja


 
07-04-2007
An agreement regarding the maritime delimitation in the area between the Faroe Islands and Iceland..An agreement regarding the maritime delimitation in the area between the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
Jóannes Eidesgaard, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, and Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, today signed an... Les meira
 
06-04-2007
A Message at Easter: The Power of the Cross.A Message at Easter: The Power of the Cross
When the Apostle Paul went to the great and intellectual Grecian city of Corinth, he said, “I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus... Les meira
 
05-04-2007
Why Are Missionaries Still Needed?.Why Are Missionaries Still Needed?
Why are missionaries still needed? Can't we complete the task of spreading the Gospel to the whole world by using radio and television and the... Les meira
 
03-04-2007
Faroe Islands: Tórshavn the capital.Faroe Islands: Tórshavn the capital
Strolling around Torshavn, you’ll be able to soak up the quaint charm of the Faroe Island’s capital.
 
04-04-2007
Faroe Islands and The Bradt Travel guide.Faroe Islands and The Bradt Travel guide
Faroe Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide who´s author is James Proctor is the first country guide dedicated to these unspoilt North Atlantic islands.
 
01-04-2007
Faroe Islands Holidays.Faroe Islands Holidays
Mysteriously remote, the Faroe Islands have exceptional natural beauty and an unrivalled allure for nature lovers.
 
31-03-2007
Olmert speaks to Time.Olmert speaks to Time
TIME: You're suddenly so popular with Condi. She keeps coming on back and back. Is this just maintenance or how do you see this process unfolding?

 
30-03-2007
In 2008 It's Ronald Reagan vs. Bobby Kennedy.In 2008 It's Ronald Reagan vs. Bobby Kennedy
For major political parties, which outlive their individual leaders and partisans, the past is never dead.
 
29-03-2007
Exciting Music festivals in 2007.Exciting Music festivals in 2007
The last couple of years there have been great positive changes in the faroese music environment.
 
28-03-2007
Should States Apologize for Slavery?.Should States Apologize for Slavery?
While the apology for slavery has been grabbing all the headlines, it's the regret for the legacy of slavery that really matters.
 
29-03-2007
Motivated alcholics can be successfully treated.Motivated alcholics can be successfully treated
Focus on the Family with Dr. James Dobson:
 
25-03-2007
EU seeks new Iran talks as Un tightens sanctions.EU seeks new Iran talks as Un tightens sanctions
The European Union will seek to revive dialogue with Iran after the UN Security Council toughened sanctions on Tehran for refusing to halt sensitive... Les meira
 
24-03-2007
Some facts about Sandoy, Skúvoy and ST. Dímun.Some facts about Sandoy, Skúvoy and ST. Dímun
Three very interesting islands for people coming to the Faroes. A life experience. Try it.
 
23-03-2007
Key Facts about the Faroes 2005.Key Facts about the Faroes 2005
How much do you know about these islands far north in the Atlantic? Here are some facts.
 
15-03-2007
Clinton visits The Faroes.Clinton visits The Faroes
The former president of the United States, Bill Clinton, has accepted an invitation to visit The Faroe Islands.
 
 
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