Sørvágur

The village Sørvágur has about 1.150 inhabitants. The village is considered one of the oldest settlements on the Faroe Islands. During the preparation to build the schools gymnastics hall they came across an old Viking settlement built during the first 100-150 years after the Faroese Landnám in 825.  

During World War II Sørvágur was home to the British Royal Engineers, who lived at Uppi á Mýruni. They built the main infrastructure in Sørvágur including Vágar Airport, the harbour in Sørvágur, the road to the harbour called Niðaraveg with the stone wall facing the fiord and several bridges. To accomplish this they had to move entire houses to other locations. 

The village is also the gateway to Mykines, which is a very popular destination. 

Places in and nearby Sørvágur

The Church of Sørvágur

The Sørvágur church was constructed in the traditional Faroese style dating back to 1886

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Drangarnir - the sea stacks

One of the most unique sights in the Faroe Islands are “Drangarnir”

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Tindhólmur - Islet

Tindhólmur is an islet west of Vágar. The view of the small island is spectacular and rare.

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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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Dunnesdrangar, Sørvágur

Dunnesdrangar

Dunnesdrangar is two sea stacks west of Vágar island. Here, you can embark on a majestic hike; please note that it requires a guide to go

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Hotel Vágar

The hotel is just a short 5-minute walk from the airport

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Cottages by the Sea, Sørvágur

Cottages by the Sea

By the marina in Sørvágur you will find Cottages by the Sea with an exquisite location and a high standard.

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The War Museum

The years that changed the island!

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Sørvágur Village Museum

Sørvágur Village Museum

Sørvágur Village Museum displays historical artifacts and items.

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Experience Vágar from above (Atlantic Airways)

Take a tour with the helicopter and see the Faroe Islands from above

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Jósup, the ferry to Mykines.

Mykines.fo

Sailing the public daily connection between Sørvágur and the island of Mykines.

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Bluegate

Get ready for an unforgettable boat trip!

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Seatravel boat tours

SeaTravel

Experience the islands' best view from the sea!

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Country festivalurin

Country Festival

It is the only Faroese festival devoted to the musical genres of country and blues.

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Gamli Skúli, Sørvágur

The Old School

This venue is suitable for concerts, lectures and courses etc.

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Pollastova café

Pollastova

Café and restaurant in Sørvágur

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Café Zorva

Local café and restaurant close to the airport in Sørvágur

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Bakkastøðin, Sørvágur

Bakkastøðin gas station is located near to the harbour of Sørvágur

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Atlantic Airways

The national airline carrier of the Faroe Islands.

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Løðuhandilin, Sørvágur

Løðuhandilin, Sørvágur

Løðuhandilin is a paint store in the heart of Sørvágur

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Luksusdjór, Sørvágur

Luksusdjór, Sørvágur

Store selling feed, toys and accessories for animals and more.

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Salong Ruby, Sørvágur

Salong Ruby

Hairdressing saloon in Sørvágur

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Ursmiðjan, Sørvágur

Ursmiðjan, Sørvágur

Buy jewellery, watches, glasses and more.

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Handilsvirkið Niclasen, Sørvágur

Handilsvirkið Niclasen, Sørvágur

Timber business and shop located by the harbour in Sørvágur

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Á Handil, Sørvágur

Á, Sørvágur

Grocery store in the heart of Sørvágur

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Sørvágur Playground á Stakka

Playground in the heart of the village Sørvágur

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Húsið hjá Sørvágs Húsmøðrafelag

Húsmøðrafelagshúsið

Assembly house in the village of Sørvágur.

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Missiónshúsið Libanon

Libanon

Libanon is the nonconformist chapel in Sørvágur

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Kedron í Sørvági

Kedron Evangelical Church

Kedron is the Evangelical Church in Sørvágur.

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Airport information desk

Airport information

Information desk and sale of selected Faroese designs

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Vagar Airport FAE
Image by Vagar Airport fae.fo

Vagar Airport

The airport of the Faroe Islands is located on the island of Vágar and serves as the main gateway for visitors to the archipelago.

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