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Voykit pocket guide · Faroe Islands
Kirkjubøur
Do Kirkjubøur as a half‑day from Tórshavn: take the free bus or drive 12 km; no overnight stay needed.
Kirkjubøur is a historic village best explored in a few hours; return to Tórshavn for accommodation and meals.
- Country
- Faroe Islands
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- DKK
- Money
- Currency is the Faroese króna, pegged one-to-one to the Danish krone (DKK); Danish notes and coins are accepted, but Faroese notes are not accepted in Denmark.
- Daily spend
- Budget DKK 500–800 excl. bed · Mid DKK 800–1 200 excl. bed · High DKK 1 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- The Faroes are outside EU roaming rules: check your plan or buy a local SIM.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F, K · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin works.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Not expected.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent.
- Toilets
- Few at trailheads; use petrol stations and cafés; some sites charge.
Get in
By air
- FAE · Vágar Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Bus Tórshavn → Kirkjubøur
- Free service (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Free bus Route 1 (Mon‑Fri) or Route 7 (Sat) drops at St Olav's church; road 54 connects to Tórshavn and is cycle‑friendly.
See and do
Known for
- Magnus Cathedral ruins
- St Olav's Church
- Kirkjubøargarður farmhouse museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkjubøur historic site | Bus from Tórshavn (Route 1/7) or drive 12 km (7.5 mi) via road 54Bus from Tórshavn (Route 1/7) or drive 7.5 mi (12 km) via road 54 | ≈30 min each way |
Sleep
- Tórshavn hotels
- No lodging in Kirkjubøur; stay in Tórshavn (≈30 min drive).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | UndskyldUndskyld |
| Thank you | TakkTakk |
| How much is it? | Hvussu nógv kostar tað?Hvussu nógv kostar tað? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Har er bussastoppið?Har er bussastoppið? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Assuming the Faroes are just part of Denmark
- Land: Ask permission, close gates; avoid: Crossing fields or flying drones over farms
- Whaling: Listen if people explain it; avoid: Lecturing hosts
- Sundays: Keep noise down in villages; avoid: Loud activities near churches
Scams and watch-outs
- No shops or restaurants in the village; bring food and water.
- Bus runs only a few times daily; check the timetable (check).
- Weather can change quickly; bring rain gear.
Kirkjubøur is safe; main risks are slippery paths in wet weather and occasional traffic on the single‑lane road.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kirkjubøur yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Magnus Cathedral ruins
- St Olav's Church
- Kirkjubøargarður farmhouse museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Kirkjubøur, revision 5300528 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300528
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Kirkjubøur
Til hesa adressu, vinarliga
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance112
US consulate in Tórshavn (check address); other nations have representation in Tórshavn.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/kirkjubur). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.