Miðvágur
Miðvágur is a small village with about 1.100 inhabitants.
In Miðvágur you will find one of the oldest houses on the island of Vágar named Kálvalíð. The house was originally used to rehouse widows of priests from about year 1600 and thereafter.
Miðvágur has also been the home of the priests on the island for centuries, and has a lot of stories about such.
Due to the high number of British soldiers stationed here during World War 2, Miðvágur also has a separate cemetery where those who died while posted on the Faroe Islands were laid to rest.
Just across the road from the church there is a full size bronze statue of Mikkjal á Ryggi, standing on top of an open book made of stone. Phrases from his work are written on the book. The sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen built the statue and it is situated outside Mikkjal’s childhood home í Beitinum in Miðvágur. In 1909 Mikkjal á Ryggi, a young farmer's son at the time, carved a poem into a rock in the river of Hýsisá that can still be seen today.
Places in Miðvágur

The Church of Miðvágur
The church of Miðvágur was built in 1952
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Statue of Mikkjal á Ryggi
Located outside his childhood home í Beitinum in Miðvágur, the statue depicts the renowned writer Mikkjal á Ryggi
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Poem carved in rock
During the summer of 1909 Mikkjal á Ryggi carved a poem in a rock in the dried up river Hýsisá in the village of Miðvágur.
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Kálvalíð
The museum Kálvalíð in Miðvági is one of the first local museums in Faroe Islands.
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Magenta Guesthouse
A wonderful guesthouse with the best part of the late Victorian era. Wonderfully restored from the original hotel
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Listastovan
Listastovan is a culture house on the island of Vágar.
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Davidsen Hestar (Horseriding)
Enjoy the beautiful Faroese nature while riding on either Faroese or Icelandic horses
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Vága Kayak
Experience the stunning attractions of Vagar Island through an enchanting kayak
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Lake Sørvágsvatn/Leitisvatn
The lake has been dubbed "the lake above the ocean" as the view from a particular angle functions as an optical illusion.
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Trælanípan
a perpendicular rock wall, which juts 142 meters upwards out of the sea
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Bøsdalafossur Waterfall
The waterfall Bøsdalafossur itself is a magnificent sight as it thunders down towards the sea.
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Sølvi's Heimablídni
Sølvi serves a traditional Faroese fish dinner - one of his favourite meals!
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Smiðjan
Small and neat place to have a bite when visiting Vágar.
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Plantation in Miðvágur
Small tree plantation in the heart of the village of Miðvágur.
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Sorella, Miðvágur
Clothing store for women
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Blue Cross Charity, Miðvágur
Second hand clothing shop "Blákrossbúðin" located by the main road in Miðvágur.
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Hjá Sannu, Miðvágur
Clothing store in the village of Miðvágur
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Wera
Wellness place in Miðvágur
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Salong Aura
Hairdressing saloon in Miðvágur
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Salong Midway
Hairdressing saloon in Miðvágur
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Ven Fitness
fitness centre in Miðvágur
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Vælvera Fitness
Fitness centre in Miðvágur
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í Beitinum
The venue is well kept in its original style and is therefore very authentic and cosy.
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Bygdarhúsið
Venue for larger assemblies. Perfect for weddings and other large gatherings.
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FK, Miðvágur
FK - Føroya Keypsamtøka is a food store chain
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Rúsdrekkasølan, Miðvágur
Liquor store
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Magn, Miðvágur
Gas station with small shop, fast food and coffee to go. Maps for sale and info screen available
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Bónus, Miðvágur
Bónus is a food store located in Miðvágur
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Mangt og Hvat
Shop in Miðvágur that sells all sorts of things
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Giljanes Bussar
A Bus Charter company fit for any occasion, small or large groups.
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Miðvágur Playground Kirkjar
Playground in the village of Miðvágur
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Miðvágur Playground
Playground in the village of Miðvágur
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