Visit a farmer's family farm

Visit a farmer's family farm, enjoy a selection of food choices, and learn all about Faroese farm life.

Visit Varmakeldugarðin
Varmakeldugarðurin is a fairy tale land if you are interested in agriculture and dairy farming. At the Varmakeldugarðinum, you will get a unique opportunity to experience what Faroese agriculture is all about. You see dairy cattle and calves, and around the farm, you will see the iconic breed of Faroese sheep with their multicoloured fleece. Tours start at the dairy station in Gøtudali, where the farmer’s wife, Bára, will greet you.
You will be served food and beverages, and while having coffee and dessert, you will be given insight into the farming life in the Faroe Islands, both present-day and historical. All tours are approx—1½-2 hours, except the 3-course meal package, which takes 2-3 hours.

Get something to eat
A variety of flexible options give you a chance to schedule your visit any way you want. Visit the family’s farm and enjoy a selection of food choices – anything from coffee and tea to a light lunch or a proper traditional Faroese dinner.

Practical information
Minimum of 6 and maximum of 35 people for Coffee/tea, lunch or soup.
Minimum of 6 and maximum of 24 people for dinner
Must be ordered at least two days in advance.

Prices vary depending on what is arranged.

Tour package deals (cost per person):
Tour w/light refreshment DKK 100,-
Tour w/lunch DKK 350,-
Tour w/soup DKK 100,-
Tour w/3 course meal DKK 550,-
(the main course will be meat from the farm)
Beverages are not included.
**Gluten- or dairy-free upon request. We do not serve fish on the farm.

History of the farm
Janus- and his wife, Bára Joensen, took over the farm in 2000 after Janus’s uncle retired. When Janus and Bára took over the farm, they decided to run it as a company. They named the farm company “Varmakeldugarðurin” after a natural hot water spring on the farmland. The name of the spring, Varmakelda, translates to “hot spring”.
Varmakelda is the warmest natural spring in the Faroe Islands, and its temperature is constant at 18-19°C (approx. 65°F).
Over centuries, people from near and far have travelled to Varmakelda to drink its pure natural mineral water. As the legend goes, it is said to have healing power. Walk down to Varmakelda and sip – you might feel better for it.