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Kvivik and Kollafjoerdur
 Duration:
Approx. 3.25 hours
We join our coach at the quayside near to Tinganes, site
of ancient Viking council meetings, and leave the bustling city of
Tórshavn, heading in a northerly direction alongside the Kaldbak fjord and
catching glimpses en route of cascading waterfalls. After travelling
through a tunnel, we emerge to discover a delightful fjord and a series of
salmon lakes, before continuing to the picturesque village of Leynar, set
amidst some of the most splendid scenery in the Faroes.
Our first stop is at Kvivik, situated in a beautiful
broad valley, running from high mountains down to the sea, where we shall
explore the remains of a well-preserved Viking farmstead dating from the
10th century. Traditional stone fences still mark the boundary between
infield pastures and the wild reaches of the mountains above, and an
attractive stream runs through the middle of the village. After a photo
stop at a viewpoint overlooking Kvivik, we continue to Kollafjoerdur, one
of the largest villages in the Faroes, with its houses stretching for
kilometres along the shoreline. It takes its name from the wide fjord
surrounded by high mountains, and one of them is the majestic
Skaelingsfjall, once considered to be the highest mountain in the Faroe
Islands. We take a step back in time with a visit to an old Lutheran
church built in 1837 and still in use, constructed in typical Faroese
style with a stone foundation painted white, and a black-tarred wood
siding and turf roof. Our return to Tórshavn is via the mountain road,
which affords spectacular views of fjords and distant islands.
By coach, subject to a minimum of 40/maximum of 180.
Please note: This tour may operate in a different order so as to avoid
congestion. |
