Kirkjubøargarður, Kirkjubøur

Name: Kirkjubøargarður
Address: Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands

#2 among attractions in Kirkjubøur

Top attraction, Church, Museum

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Kirkjubøargarður is one of the oldest still inhabited wooden houses in the world, if not the oldest. The farm itself has always been the largest in the Faroe Islands. ()

Alternative names: Completed: XI centuryCoordinates: 61°57'7"N, 6°47'34"W

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Kirkjubøargarður – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Olav's Church, Tórshavn Cathedral, Gundadalur, Magnus Cathedral.

~110 ftSW
Church
Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur
1 min walk • Saint Olav's Church, nestled in the historical heart of Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands, stands as a testament to the rich Nordic heritage of this remote archipelago. Dating back to the 12th century, this venerable structure is one of the oldest still in use within the...
4.1 miN
Striking local church, built in 1609
Tórshavn Cathedral, Tórshavn
105 min walk • Tórshavn Cathedral, also known as Havnar Kirkja, is a prominent landmark in the heart of Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands. This historic church, serving as the seat of the Bishop of the Faroe Islands, stands as a testament to the region's rich...
4.7 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Gundadalur, Tórshavn
119 min walk • Gundadalur is the heart of sports in the city of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. As a premier sports venue, it serves as a central hub for a variety of athletic events and is a point of pride for locals. Nestled in a valley, this sports complex offers...
~1420 ftN
Church
Magnus Cathedral, Kirkjubøur
7 min walk • Magnus Cathedral is a ruined cathedral in the village of Kirkjubøur on the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands. The ruins are the largest medieval building in the Faroe Islands.
4 miN
Lighthouse, Military base, Historical place
Skansin, Tórshavn
102 min walk • Skansin is a historic fortress in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn.
4 miN
Historic walking areas
Tinganes, Tórshavn
103 min walk • Tinganes is the historic location of the Faroese landsstýri, and is a part of Tórshavn. The name means "parliament jetty" or "parliament point" in Faroese. The parliament met there for the first time in the Viking ages when Norwegian colonists placed their Ting on the location in 825.
4.1 miN
62°0'41"N • 6°46'25"W
Tjóðpallur Føroya, Tórshavn
106 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
3.8 miN
62°0'27"N • 6°47'3"W
Vesturkirkjan, Tórshavn
99 min walk • Church
3.8 miN
Library
National Library of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn
98 min walk • The National Library of the Faroe Islands is the national library for the Faroe Islands, a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark. It is both a public and a research library.
4.3 miN
62°0'47"N • 6°46'34"W
Sjónleikarhúsið, Tórshavn
109 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
4 miN
62°0'33"N • 6°46'29"W
Smiðjan í Lítluvík, Tórshavn
102 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

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Nearby attractions include Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur (1 min walk), Magnus Cathedral, Kirkjubøur (7 min walk), Kirkjubøkambur, Kirkjubøur (13 min walk).

Kirkjubøargarður, Kirkjubøur

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Kirkjubøargarður – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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