Toftir, Faroe Islands - Scottish Football Association

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BEER AND BELLIES
Food in the Faroes is filling and
wholesome and you won’t be able to look
at a menu without coming across dishes
made up of seafood, potatoes, lamb and
mutton.
Traditional wind drying methods of
preparation could see you sample dried
fish (turrur fiskur) or mutton (skerpikjøt)
and you might even pluck up the courage
to have a nibble at a specially cooked
puffin, blubber and whale meat (grind og
spik) or even a sheep’s heid (seyðahovd).
For a small town, with a population
the size of Blantyre, Tórshavn has a
surprisingly decent number of restaurants
and dining options – though they may
be pricey.
Some of the bigger and classier hotels
will have a fine kitchen and restaurant to
match and are accessible even if you are
not staying there.
Bars and cafés are known for having more
economical menus and catching lunchtime
buffets could well be a good way of
filling your bellies without emptying your
sporran.
Pizzas seem to be the most popular fast
food and you can find them at the Pizza
Kjallarin (Niels Finsens gøta), which is
open till midnight. Alternatively you can
sit in and enjoy all your favourite toppings
– perhaps even their Crazy Banana
speciality – at Pizza 67 (Tinghúsvegur
8) and at the Pizza Café in the Hotel
Tórshavn. The SMS Shopping Centre
(off RC Efferøesgøta) also offers three
fast food restaurants including a Burger
King.
Most Faroese catch their own fish and
eat it at home so restaurants mainly offer
meat dishes on their menus. Also, most
of the whale meat distributed in the
islands is eaten at home, though some
restaurants may offer a dish or two. Be
aware that times of closing vary and
booking might be a good idea.
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RESTAURANTS
Toscana
(Nólsoyar Pálls gøta 13) Tel: 31 11 09
An Italian restaurant known in Tórshavn
for its large portions and tasty sauces.
Open 5pm-11pm.
Merlot
(Magnus Heinasonar gøta 20)
Tel: 31 11 21
If you’re into your meat and fish being
cooked in wine and spirits then this is
the place to be. Open 5pm-11pm.
Kliche
(Vágsbotnur) Tel: 32 24 04
Right on the harbour and might help
to satisfy that old cliché that a ‘Tartan
Army marches on its stomach…and its
unbeatable reputation’.
Open 5pm-midnight.
Hafnia
(Hotel Hafnia, Áarvegur 4-10)
Tel: 31 32 33
Being based in one of the best hotels on
the islands might reflect in the price, but
the food should be good. www.hafnia.fo.
Open noon till 2pm and 6pm-9.30pm.
Glitnir
(Grims Kambans gøta)
Tel: 32 13 45 – An all-in-one restaurant,
bar and nightclub. Glitnir is one of the
capital’s classier places to eat but you
might be uttering more than Gordon
Ramsay’s ‘F’ word after receiving the bill.
www.glitnir.org. Open noon till 11.30pm.
Marco Polo
(Sverrisgøta 12) Tel: 31 34 30
Decent pub-style food served and it
also does a good lunch-time buffet. The
Cleopatra bar is just upstairs, so it might
be a good place to spend a couple of
hours. Open noon till 11pm.
www.marcopolo.fo
Nan Tong
(Tinghúsvegur 8, 2nd floor above the
cinema) Tel: 31 86 98
A Chinese restaurant with a winner of a
buffet service. Open 11.30am-2.30pm and
5pm-10pm.
Rio Bravo
(Torsgøta 11) Tel: 31 97 66
Get off your Faroese horses and drink
your milk…and other stuff, as you enjoy
the grub in this rootin’ tootin’ cowboythemed
steak restaurant. Open 11.30ammidnight.
www.riobravo.fo
PUBS
The sale of alcohol in the Faroe Islands
only became legal in cafes, bars and
restaurants in 1992. However, since then
a buzzin’ nightlife scene has developed
to complement the Islands’ already
impressive music scene. Supermarkets do
not serve alcohol and the only official offlicence
in Tórshavn is Rúsdrekkasøla
Landsins (country alcohol sales) which
is open from 10am-5.30pm Mon-Fri
and 7pm on a Thursday. It’s a wee bit
out of the town centre at the corner of
Smyrilsvegur and Hoyviksvegur and is
shut at the weekend.
Two breweries operate in the Faroes.
In Klaksvík on the island of Borðoy the
Föroya Bjór Brewery with its distinctive
sheep label www.foroya-bjor.fo is there
to discover and on Streymoy in Tórshavn
itself the Restorffs Bryggjari is based at
Landavegur 32, www.restorffs.fo
Café Natur
(Aarvegur 7)
This place has doubled as the natural
HQ for the Tartan Army whenever we
have visited Tórshavn in the past and
there is no reason to think that it won’t
be again. Great atmosphere and serves
good food at reasonable prices. Open
11am-midnight. www.natur.fo
Manhattan
(Sverrisgøta 15)
Open from 5pm-midnight during the
week, this UK-style bar – near the Rio
Bravo restaurant – will nae doubt host
a few footsoldiers in the run up to the
game.
Cleopatra
(Sverrisgøta 12)
A bit ironic isn’t it, for the Faroe Islands
to have a bar called Cleopatra? One
thing’s for sure – your mouth will not be
as dry as a Pharaoh’s sock in here. Open
5pm-midnight.
Café Kheops
(Niels Finsens gøta)
Jings! There’s also a café here named
after a character from the Battle of the
Planets cartoon. Open daily 9am-6pm.
Torsholl Pub
(Sverrisgøta 22)
If you’re looking to experience a real
local Tórshavn pub then this might be
the ticket.
Café Karlsborg
(Undir Bryggjubakka)
A harbourside café/bar you might want
to nip into for one or two on your tour
of the town. Serves food and has some
tables and chairs outside if the weather’s
nice. Open 9am-8pm.
Cippo
(Torsgøta 11)
If you fancy a wee game of pool and
television sports action then this sports
bar is the perfect place to be. Open from
5pm-midnight weekdays.
Kaggin
(Dalavegur 1)
Now if this place was called Keggin’ then
it might be more aptly named as there
could be a few barrels sunk in here when
we visit.
CLUBS
Clubs generally open up only at
weekends as a rule, but just in case you
are enchanted enough to stay a few
days longer or the Tartan Army hordes
prompt a rethink by club owners, here
are a few for you to consider.
Platform
(Tinghúsvegur 8) – Good prices, good
atmosphere and 80s music on a Saturday
night – well two out of three ain’t bad.
Havnar Klubbi
(Tinghúsvegur 4-11) – Apparently this
club, above the cinema, attracts locals
who really let themselves go on the
dancefloor – we’ll feel right at home
here then.
Also available at the same address of
Tinghúsvegur 6 are Rex www.rex.fo and
Eclipse www.eclipse.fo clubs.
Staravegur
TÓRSHAVN STADIUM GUIDE
Smyrilsvegur
Norðari Ringvegur
Falkavegur
Staravegur
Mannaskarð
Heykavegar
Títlingsvegur
Hallarheygur
Tjaldursvegur
Hoyvíksvegur
Vipuvegur
Places of Note
Tinganes
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Spógvavegur
Viðarlundin Park
To Nordic House
Niels Finsens gøta
Skansin Fort
SMS Shopping Centre
King’s Monument Rúsdrekkasøla
Mýrisnípuvegur
R.C. Effersøes Gøta
FAROE ISLANDS
(Off-Licence)
Stoffalág
Hoydalsvegur
Bus/Ferry Terminal
arnardeild
Tinghúsvegur
Steinatun Bus Stop
Tourist Information
Stoff
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Stoffalág
Hoyvíksvegur
To Hospital
Airport
Police Station
Láarvegur
Húsagøta
Jústsgøta
Skúlagøta
Tórsvøllur Stadium
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R.C. Effersøes Gøta
Essalág
Egholmstrøð
Gripsvegur
Mýrigøta
Jansstovugøta
Niels Finsens gøta
Villumsgøta
Varðagøta
Pedda við Stein gøta
Tildugøta
Hoyvíksvegur
Tungugøta
A.C. Eve nsens gøta
Tinghúsvegur
Tórsgøta
Sjúrðargøta
Sólteigur
Lützenstrøð
Tvørgøta
Heygsbreyt
Lauritsargøta
Lavagøta
Klokkara gøta
Lítlatrøð
Bókbindaragøta
Djóna í Geil gøta
Tinghúsvegur
Brekkugøta
Frúutrøð
Hoyvíksvegur
undir Glaðsheyggi
C. Pløyens gøta
Niels Winthers gøta Steinatun Bøkjarabrekka
N. Palls gøta
Tróndargøta
NORTH
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
Dungagøta
Niels Finsens gøta
Tórsgøta
Dalavegur
Jonas Broncks gøta
Aarvegur
Mylnugøta
Dr. Jakobsens gøta Sverrisgøta
M. Heinasonar gøta
J.H. Schrøters gøta
Bringsnagøta
Bøgøta
Jekaragøta
Kongabrugvin
Rektaragøta
Vagsbotnur
Gríms Kambans gøta
Havnargøta
Bursatangi
Reyngøta
TINGANES
Undir Brygjubakka
Skálatrøð
Sinmundargøta
V.U. Hammershaimbs gøta
Friðriks Petersens gøta J.C. Svabos gøta
Jóannesar Paturssonar gøta
Please note that the stadium indicated on this map is NOT the stadium where Scotland will be
playing. Our match is being played in TOFTIR.
Fugloy
Viðoy
Kunoy
Gjógv
Kalsoy
Eiði
Tjørnuvík
Elduvík
Funningur
Oyndarfjørður
Svinoy
Saksun
Fuglafjørður
Borðoy
Eysturoy
Oyrarbakki
Leirvík
Norðagøta
Selatrað
Streymoy
Kollafjorður
Vestmanna
Oyrargjógv
Vágar
Mykines
Stykkið
Strendur
Toftir
Kaldbak
Gásadular
Bour
Æðuvík
Sørvágur
TÓRSHAVN
Miðágur Norðradalur
Syðradalur
Nólsoy
Koltur
Gamlarætt
Hestur
Kirkjubøur
Sandoy
Skúgvoy
Stóra Dímun
Lítla Dímun
VESTARAVÁG
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Eystara Bryggja
HARBOUR
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HARBOUR
TOFTA LEIKYØLLUR
The match will be played at the stadium in Toftir on the island of
Eysturoy. The hillside has been scooped out to lay the turf for the
pitch and stadium, which has a capacity of around 3,800.
Tel: 44 80 68.
Please make sure you leave plenty of time to get to the stadium
before kick-off. There are no pubs or bars in Toftir and the nearest
restaurant is the Hotel Runavikar Sjomansheim in nearby Runavik.
If travelling by car follow signs marked Ítróttarøki then Tofta
Ítróttarfelag all the way up the hill until you reach the car park
in front of a big, white building.
A taxi from Tórshavn to Toftir will cost around 700kr and will take
between 45-60 minutes.
There is no ferry to Toftir from Tórshavn, but it is understood
several smaller 30-seat tour boats will be making the 20-minute trip
starting from a pick up point on the Eastern Harbour within sight
of the Café Natur, we understand that the cost will be about 50kr
each way.
Also, there is no regular bus route to Toftir. However, nearer the
game some of the islands’ bus companies may have opted to lay on
some coaches for unprepared fans. It is hoped this would cost no
more than 50kr each way, per person. Here are a few private bus
companies in Tórshavn for your own information. Bussferðir, tel:
31 31 61 (www.bussferdir.com), Hans Jakup Kollslio, tel: 42 22 69,
MB Tours, tel: 32 21 21 (www.mb.fo), Tora Tourist Traffic, tel: 31 55
05 (www.tora.fo), Ossur Christiansen, tel: 42 42 54. It will probably
take just over an hour for a bus to reach the stadium from the
capital.
Scotland fans will occupy areas 21-17 in the stadium and Scotland
fans should note that there will be a cordon on entering the ground.
Fans will also be required to show their tickets on approach to the
stadium. Random searches by police and stewards are also likely.
Fans intending to take large flags, bagpipes or drums to the match
must notify the local police in advance.
FANS SHOULD ALSO NOTE THAT NO ALCOHOL
IS ALLOWED IN THE STADIUM AND ANYONE
CLEARLY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IN THE STADIUM.
Anything which can be described as a weapon or any object capable
of being thrown or which could cause injury will not be permitted
in the stadium.
for ongoing supporter information
www.scottishfa.co.uk
Currency
Convertor
£1
= 10.95 Danish
Kroner
Please note currency
conversion rates approximate
as at 02/05/07

THINGS TO SEE AND DO
TOP TIPS
ESSENTIAL CHECKLIST
WINNING WORDS
Harbour Area – Tórshavn is a literal translation of ‘Thor’s Harbour’ after the Viking God
of War. However, the traditional red, blue and yellow coloured buildings will have you thinking
more about Balamory than any of Thor’s battlefields. With its pleasant cafés and variety of
boats the harbour area is arguably the most scenic part of the capital.
Tinganes – This area of Tórshavn, which juts into the harbour, is the historic old town and
home to traditional turfed roof cottages and distinctive red timber buildings, several of which
house the Islands’ home rule government. A stroll here might be an interesting way to spend
an hour or so, but don’t get any ideas for having a kick about on the grass roofs.
Niels Finsens gøta – An act of vandalism led to this street being the main drag of the
capital. As a boy Niels Finsen – who later went on to win the Nobel Prize for his work using
radiotherapy to treat skin diseases – carved his initials in a rock here. The plaque celebrating
his achievement was placed on the rock and the street named after him. The area surrounding
the pedestrianised street is where you will find loads of shops, restaurants and bars. Niels
Finsens gøta took over as the main thoroughfare from Gongin, which is now a quaint street of
restored traditional shops and homes leading into Tinganes.
Skansin Fort – Sitting on the high ground on the side of the Eastern Harbour is the
historical guardian of the capital. Even though it has seen much better days and there may be
a few shouts of: “Is this it?” when you get there, the lighthouse and ancient guns point the way
to some decent views.
The King’s Monument (Off Hoyvíksvegur) – Many see this monument, dedicated to
the visit of King Christian IX of Denmark in 1876, as having the best views in the entire capital.
The National Museum of the Faroe Islands (Føroya Fornminnissavn) – Split
into two different sites about 3km to the north of Tórshavn at Brekkutún and Kúrdalsvegur,
the museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the Viking past of the islands and everything up
to the 19th century. The site based at Kúrdalsvegur gives an example of a 1920s farm typical
of the islands and buses no 2 and 3 – from the Steinatun stop in Tórshavn’s centre – can drop
you off on Hvítanesvegur only a few hundred metres away. Open 10-5pm Mon-Fri. Expect to
pay around 30kr to get in. www.natmus.fo
Viðarlundin Park – Have a wander through this park with its peculiar sculptures and
some of the few trees on the islands. A walk through here will lead to the Tórsvøllur Stadium
where some national football matches are played.
National Art Gallery (Listasavn Føroya) – If it’s modern and contemporary Faroes
art yer after then this is the place to come. Situated in the Viðarlundin Park it is open Tue-Fri
11am-4pm. Entrance fee 30kr. www.art.fo
Nordic House (Norðari Ringvegur 10) – North of Viðarlundin Park you’ll find this
centre for Faroese culture which is always buzzing with exhibitions and theatrical productions.
Aesthetically pleasing with its turfed roof and menhir standing stones in its grounds, it has a
bright café to relax in. Open 10am-6pm Mon-Sat.
The Natural History Museum (Náttúrugripasavn, VU Hammershaimbs
gøta) – Loads of interesting examples of the natural history of the Faroe Islands including the
massive skull of a whale. Entry fee is 20kr www.ngs.fo. Open 10am-4pm Mon-Fri.
Havnarkirkja (Tinganes, just off Bringsna gota) – This church is the very
modest cathedral of Tórshavn. Although it doesn’t look very impressive from the outside, its
interesting colour scheme, powerful altar painting and model ships hanging from the roof are
inspiring by comparison. Traditional churches around the islands are built from driftwood, have
turf roofs and are painted with tar. Model boats are hung from the ceilings of many churches
to offer the seafaring folk some divine protection from the often harsh surrounding seas.
Løgting Parliament Building (at the harbour end of Niels Finsens gøta
near Vaglio Square) – More like a house than a parliament building, but big enough to
accommodate the 32 representatives of one of the smallest parliaments in the world.
www.logting.fo
Other Activities – Bird watching, fishing, walking, cycling, rowing tours and sea cruises
are staple tourist activities in the Faroe Islands. If anyone in the Tartan Army is thinking about
partaking in any of this dedicated entertainment you will no doubt have done your own
research beforehand and won’t need us patronising you. But just in case a footsoldier or two
picks up their fishing rod, puts their binoculars in their sporran as they are going out the door,
or is thinking about viewing one of the world’s largest storm petrel colonies on the island of
Nólsoy, here are a couple of things you should know.
• All fishing gear should be disinfected before arrival on the islands.
• Care should be taken when walking around the islands so as not to disturb any bird
colonies.
• Litter can easily disturb the natural environmental balance and should be disposed of
properly.
• Further information on organised tours can be obtained by visiting the Faroe Islands Tourist
Board offices (see Essential Checklist and map).
CLIMATE
Even though we’re visiting in the summer you should be aware that 11°C is the average temperature – though the
highest ever-recorded temperature is a roasting hot 22°C! Because the weather can turn so quickly you may find
yourself stranded on an island, so always be prepared and always have raingear with you. Don’t wreck your favourite golf
umbrella – don’t even bring one, the wind will turn it inside out.
ELECTRICITY
Sockets use northern European two pin 220v plugs (the same as Scandinavian plugs) and adaptors are available to buy
at major airports.
DRINK
Alcohol was only legalised in 1992 and you can expect to pay for the pleasure of a beer or two. Prices are around a
third higher than the UK (roughly 200kr for a bottle of wine or 50kr for a pint). Although supermarkets sell ‘beer’ with
an alcohol content of 2.8% note that there’s no such thing as an offie and the only way to buy booze outside of bars and
restaurants is to visit one of the six state-run Rúsdrekkasøla Landsins (country’s alcohol sale). You will most likely be
closest to the stores in Tórshavn (see map) and Saltangará (Eysturoy).
TIPPING
Leaving a tip is not really the done thing, but feel free to round up your bill to the nearest large number (eg, 168kr up
to 170kr).
TELEPHONING
Good luck trying to find a public payphone outside of Tórshavn! Most phones are operated by phone card (which you
can buy from Faroese Telecom offices in the capital and in Klaksvík as well as tourist offices and post offices) and are
found – not on the street – but in hotels, banks or other public buildings. You’ll be hard pushed to find any phones in
some villages. To call the UK from the Faroes dial 00 44 then the area code minus the first 0. To call Faroes dial 00 298
then six digits. For more telephone info while on the Faroes call 118. Please check with your mobile phone provider
before travelling that your mobile phone will be compatible with the islands’ service. SIM-cards can be purchased at
Faroese Telecom shops.
SOUVENIRS
Taxidermy is a thriving business but no matter how tempting it is, be warned that you can’t bring a stuffed puffin back
to the UK (the bird is a protected species in the UK). Over the past few years the puffin population has encountered
problems, apparently due to global warming and depleting fish stocks.
LITTER
If you’re out and about on the hillsides please keep to established paths. Don’t wander into hayfields and don’t leave any
litter, especially in the countryside as it may harm animals.
PEOPLE/QUIRKS
The Faroese aren’t like us … they’re not loud, talking at 100mph or gesticulating wildly, so be prepared for some odd
looks if you’re telling locals about what it was like to be at Hampden when we beat France. That said, they’re lovely
people once you get to know them. Note that whaling is seen as an important community enterprise in the Faroes and
not a commercial industry. The meat from a hunt, once those participating claim their share, is distributed to the poor,
the elderly and those widowed. Faroese are proud and guarded about their hunting traditions, so the ‘Save the Whale’
joke may be funny the first time, but when repeated can be a bit grating for our hosts.
TRANSPORT
The only airport is on Vágar, 47km west of the capital (tel: 35 44 00, www.floghavn.fo). The number 300 bus runs from
Farstøðin transport terminal at Tórshavn Harbour to the airport and vice versa. The trip takes just under an hour and
costs about 55kr. A taxi from the airport to Tórshavn should cost around 700kr. However we have been told that Bil
Taxis (www.taxi.fo) tel: 31 14 44, will do it for Scotland fans for 600kr if you contact them in advance. They also have
some six and eight seater vehicles. A taxi direct from the airport to the Toftir stadium would cost in the region of
1000kr and would take around 90 minutes. Some other useful taxi numbers include: Auto 31 12 34, Handi-van 21 21 21,
Havnar Taxi 31 81 00.
Once on the Faroes there are only three modes of public transport – bus, ferry and helicopter. Despite this, getting
around is pretty easy. Services are frequent and dependable, except when the weather scuppers your plans.
Timetables and prices for the national transport company, Strandfaraskip Landsins, are found at www.ssl.fo (on
timetables x indicates a weekday) or by calling 34 30 00. Multitrip tickets can also be bought at tourist offices or at
Tórshavn’s Farstøðin transport terminal.
Atlantic Airways (tel: 34 10 60 or www.atlantic.fo) operate helicopter services, which are great value for money at as
little as 85kr for a single fare. Another great aspect is that the chopper can seat up to nine people, better than a taxi!
Select ‘Tyrlan’ (helicopter) on the homepage and make sure you ‘book’ your stop.
Car Hire – Costing around 500kr per day hiring a car may be a good option for getting around. Drive on the right,
wear a seatbelt and have your lights on at all times. The speed limit is 80km/h and be aware that if you hit a sheep you
should call the police on 35 14 48 as you will be liable to pay the owner compensation. Take extra care at tunnels, which
are often single lane. Some tolls apply via an honesty system with payment made at designated filling stations. Car hire
companies include: Avis, 1-3 Staravegur, tel: 31 35 35, email: avis@post.olivant.fo); Hertz, Hoydalsvegur 17, tel: 34 00 36
and 21 35 46, email: hertz@ff.fo. There’s also a Hertz in the district of Argir, just outside Tórshavn (tel: 31 78 65, email:
carrent@post.olivant.fo). Remember to bring your full licence.
DOCUMENTATION
You’ll need your passport to be valid for at least six months.
HEALTHCARE
Emergency healthcare is available in the event of an accident – you will have to
produce your passport to receive treatment. Other health treatment will require
insurance, which we recommend you organise before your journey.
SHOPPING
If you make a purchase of more than 300kr (including VAT) in a store where you
see a Tax Free sign, ask for your refund cheque and write your name and passport
number on it. Upon leaving the islands present your cheque and the item you
bought at the airport’s Flogfelag Føroya office or at similar facilities at the ferry
port and claim the VAT back. Many, though not all, of the Island’s shops accept
credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard, but it is probably wise to have hard cash
on you when visiting remote parts.
THE BRITISH CONSUL
The British Consul in the Faroes is called Tummas Hanus Dam and his address is
Niels Finsens gøta 5, P/F Damfar, PO Box 1154, FR 110 Tórshavn. The telephone
number in emergencies is 35 99 77 and e-mail address is damfar@post.olivant.fo.
The UK Embassy in Copenhagen is based at Kastelsvej 36-40, 2100 Copenhagen,
Denmark. Tel: +45 35 44 52 00 (main switchboard). Opening hours are 9am-5pm
Mon-Fri and more info can be obtained by visiting www.britishembassy.dk.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
For police, fire brigade and ambulance please call 112. The main police station in
Tórshavn is on Jonas Broncks gøta and can be reached on 35 14 48.
TOURIST INFORMATION
The Faroe Islands Tourist board is very helpful and extremely efficient. They will
be only too glad to answer any queries you may have. Their main office is based
at Undir Bryggjubakka 17, Tinganes. Tel: 35 58 00 or visit www.tourist.fo for more
info.
HOSPITALS
Tórshavn’s Hospital is in the southern area of the town called Sandagerdi and is
just off JC Svabos gøta. Tel: 30 45 00. Emergency medical assistance can be secured
in Tórshavn between the hours of 4pm-8am by calling 31 00 33. Emergency dental
services can be obtained by calling 31 45 44.
CHEMISTS
In the SMS Shopping Centre Tjaldurs Apotek is open from 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri.
Tel: 34 11 00.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The Faroes are very safe and crime is very low. The usual rules apply if you are
out enjoying a drink or two and show locals and each other the same respect as
always.
CURRENCY
There are two currencies in use, the Faroese Króna and the Danish Kroner.
Notes come in denominations of 1000kr, 500kr, 200kr, 100kr and 50kr for both
currencies, but only Danish coins (denominations of 20kr, 10kr, 5kr, 2kr and 1kr)
are in circulation. The current exchange rate is 10.95 Danish Kroner to £1.
BANKS
Banks are generally open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, with extended hours, til 6pm, on a
Thursday. Banks as well as post offices offer bureaux de change services and there
are several ATMs where you can use MasterCard/Euro card or Visa to withdraw
money dotted about the town, though there will be a small charge for this service.
Major credit cards are also accepted.
TIME
The time on the islands is the same as the UK. However, be prepared for daylight
lasting round the clock as you are virtually in mid summer.
LEFT LUGGAGE
Luggage can be left at Kioskin i Steinatun in the middle of Tórshavn at the junction
of Niels Finsens gøta and N Winthersgøta, tel: 31 83 20. Another place with similar
facilities is the Farstøðin Transport Terminal at the harbour, tel: 34 30 30.
Faroese, which is derived from old Norse, is a difficult language to master and is made all the more testing by the varying
pronunciations depending on which part of the islands you are visiting. Regardless of this it is safe to say that locals will be
delighted if you even attempt to utter a few words of their language – Skál!
NUMBERS
1 = eitt (aitt)
2 = tvey (tvei)
3 = trý (trui)
4 = fýra (fuira)
5 = fimm (fimm)
6 = seks (seks)
7 = sjey (shjei)
8 = átta (otta)
9 = níggju (nuiggju)
10 = tíggju (tuiggju)
20 = tjúgu (tjyuvu)
30 = tretivu (tretivu)
40 = fjøruti (fjoerite)
50 = hálvtrýss (holtruisj)
100 = hundrað (hundra)
PLEASANTRIES
Hello = Góðan dagin (gouvan dajin)
Goodbye = Farvæl (farveal)
Please = Ger so væl (gjersoveal)
Thank you = Takk fyri (takk firi)
Cheers = Skál (skoal)
Yes = Ja (jea)
No = Nei (nai [south] / noi [north])
Excuse me = Orsaka meg (orseaka me)
Do you speak English? = Tosa tygum enskt? (tosa
tijun enkst?)
Nice to meet you = Hugnaligt at hitta tygum
(hunalitt at hitta)
Do you want to join us? = Hava tygum hug at vera
saman við okkum?
(heava tijun hu eat vera seaman vi okkun?)
PRACTICAL
Where is the… = Hvar er…(kvear er…)
• police station = politistøðin (politistoejin)
• football stadium = fótbóltsvøllurin
(foutboelsvoedlurin)
• bus station = bussstøðin (busstoein)
• ferry port = ferjulegan (ferjulevan)
• helipad = tyrlupallur (tirlupadlur)
• toilet = vesi (vesi)
• hospital = sjúkrahúsið (sjyukrahyuse)
• town centre = miðbýurin (mibuijurin)
• left / right / straight ahead / back = vinstra / høgra /
beint fram / aftur
(vinstra / hoegra / baint fram / attur)
How do you telephone the UK? = Hvussu verður
ringt til Onglands? (kussu verur ringt til Onglands?)
Is this the right bus/ferry to the stadium? = Er hetta
tann rætti bussurin/ferjan til vøllin? (Er hetta
tann ratti bussurin/ferjan til voedlin?)
How long will it take us to get to the stadium from here?
= Hvussu langa tíð tekur tað at koyra okkum
hiðani til vøllin? (Kussu lenga tui tekur tea at koira
okkun hijani til voedlin?)
How much? = Hvussu nógv? (kussu negv?)
Four beers please = Kunnu vit fáa fýra øl (kunnu vit
foa fuira oel)
Can I have a whisky please? = Kann eg fáa ein
Whiskey? (kann e foa ain viski?)
I am Scottish = Eg eri skoti (E eri skoti)
Where can we eat at low prices? = Hvar kunnu vit
eta bíliga? (kvear kunnu vit eta builija?)
What would you recommend to eat? drink? = Hvat
vildi tú rátt til at etið? Drukkið? (kvat vildi tyu
rott til eat eti? Drukkji?)
Good = Gott (gott)
Bad = Ringt (ringt)
Small = Lítið (luiti)
Large = Stórt (stoert)
FOOTBALL/CONVERSATION
Who is your favourite player? = Hvør er
yndisspælarin hjá tær? (kvoer er indispealarin kjoa
tear?)
Have you ever been to Scotland? = Hevur tú
nakrantíð verið í Skotlandi? (hevur tyu neakrantui
veri ui skotlandi?)
We are having a good time = Vit hava tað gott (vit
heava tea gott)
Where’s the burdz? = Hvar eru genturnar? (kvar
eru gjentinar?)
You have beautiful eyes = Tú hevur vøkur eygu (tyu
hevur voekur)
Well done = Væl klárað (veal kloara)
Unlucky = Óheppið (ouheppi)
I am drunk, please let me into my hotel room! =
Eg eri fullur, kanst tú lovað mær inn á
hotellkamarið! (e eri fudlur, kanst tyu lova mear inn
oa hotellkeamari!)
Do you want to learn a song? = Vilt tú læra ein
sang? (vil tyu leara ain sang?)
I’m sorry = Orsaka (orseaka)
My mate is a bit crazy, but he’s harmless = Vinmaðurin
hjá mær er eitt sindur svakur, men hann er
meinaleysur (vinmavurin kjoa mear er aitt sindur
sveakur men hann er mainaleisur)
Nice weather you have here = Gott veður, tit hava
her (gott vevur tit heava her)
The wind is really blowing up my kilt = Vindurin
blæsir rættiliga kiltin hjá mær upp (vindurin
bleasir rattilija kiltin kjoa mear upp)
You can fair taste the strength of this beer! = Tú kanst
so nøkulunda smakka styrkina í hesari ølini!
(tyu kanst so noekulunda smakka stirkjina ui hesari oelini)
SIGNS
Exit = Útgongd
Gate = Inngongd
Toilet = Vesi
Male = Menn
Female = Kvinnur
Stadium = Fótbóltsvøllur
Bus Station = bussstøð
Departure = Fráferð
Taxi = Hýruvognur
Open = Opið
Close = Afturlatið
Push = Trýst
Pull = Toga