Discover the essence of Faroese culture

VÆLKOMIN ‘HEIM’

Did you know that in the Faroese dictionary, 98 words begin with ‘heim’? Faroese people love being at home, especially during the long, dark winter months when the weather can be pretty harsh. As a result, we put a lot of effort into making our homes cosy and comfortable.

The best thing is that you are invited to experience it for yourself, where you can enjoy a range of different ‘heim’ experiences, including dining, concerts, talks, and workshops, together with Faroe Islanders in their homes.

Heimalamb
Heimbygd
Heimabakað
Heimafturkomin
Heimasjógvur
Heimaráð
Heimanífrá
Heimakráka
Heimakensla
Heimagjørdur
Heimafólk

Heimligur

I feel like I'm at home

Heimablídni

You'll be hosted by everything from farmers and fishermen to general food enthusiasts.

These underground restaurants, with rates sometimes as little as DKK 330 (approx. €45) per person, offer you the opportunity to sample new food, often dissimilar to the food usually served in restaurants, in personal environments that give you a proper taste of Faroese culture.

Sometimes, a perfect stranger is the best dinner host.

Heimagjørt

Home-made

Heimavirki

Faroe Islanders used to proclaim, "Wool is the Faroese Gold," which is now a part of our history. However, knitting culture is still very much alive in the Faroe Islands, and knitting has never really gone out of fashion. Most women across the islands’ small towns and villages knit. Today, we see a revival of the importance of wool and woollen products in the modern interpretation of classical patterns. People knit from patterns or let their creativity guide them, creating garments for everyone—babies to grandparents. 

You will see that most Faroese households have a shelf filled with hand-knitted sweaters for every family member. We have more sweaters than we can wear, so we often sell them through 'heimavirki,' where knitters and crafters come together to sell their goods in small local shops. Look no further if you're searching for a unique, handcrafted garment to take back home!

Heimahugni

Relaxing at home

Home concerts (HOYMA)

HOYMA is an event where twenty unplugged concerts by ten different artists occur in ten different family homes in Southern Gøta, home of the G! Festival. HOYMA was established to get back to basics and to establish a powerful connection between the audience and the performer by performing in the audience's living room. HOYMA combines two essential elements of Faroese culture: the concept of húsagonga and the utilization of the living room, which was

central to the preservation and creation of the Faroese language, storytelling, and singing traditions for centuries when the authorities did not officially appreciate the Faroese language and culture.

Bindiklubb - Knitting club

The majority of Faroese women are part of at least one local knitting club, where they gather to talk, eat cake, and click the needles. There are around 18,000 members in the highly active 'Faroese Knitting Club' group on Facebook, whisch is about 35% of the Faroese population (2024).

Nature is not a place to visit - it is home

-Gary Snyder

Tourism strategy 2023

The Faroe Islands is more than a destination – it is home.