VÆLKOMIN ‘HEIM’

Discover the essence of Faroese culture

Faroese people deeply appreciate home life—especially during the long, dark winter months when the weather can be wild. With the wind howling outside, we create warmth indoors, filling our homes with candlelight, good food, and great company. And the best part? You’re invited to experience it, too.

Step into a Faroese home and discover the unique ‘heim’ experiences, where locals open their doors to share a slice of everyday life. Enjoy a home-cooked meal made from local ingredients, listen to intimate concerts, take part in storytelling sessions, or get hands-on in a creative workshop. However you choose to experience it, one thing is sure—you’ll leave feeling right at home.

Did you know that in the Faroese dictionary, 98 words begin with ‘heim’?

Heimalamb
Heimbygd
Heimabakað
Heimafturkomin
Heimasjógvur
Heimaráð
Heimanífrá
Heimakráka
Heimakensla
Heimagjørdur
Heimafólk

Heimligur

to feel at home

Heimablídni

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The best way to experience any culture is to integrate with the locals. And what better way to do this than over a delicious, traditional meal?

The Faroese phrase “heimablídni” translates directly as “home hospitality,” all across the islands, you can enjoy a traditional Faroese home-cooked meal and authentic and intimate dining experiences in people’s homes. 

In addition to tasting traditional homemade Faroese cuisine, you will be regaled with exciting tales of the local area or village. 

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

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

Sometimes, a perfect stranger is the best dinner host.

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Heimagjørt

Home-made

Heimavirki

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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—from babies to grandparents. 

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 home!

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Handicrafts at the old store in Fuglafjørður

The cosy shop has a large variety of local handicrafts in a historic building

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Føroya Heimavirkisfelag

Homemade knitted and crafted articles

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We sell a wide range of homemade knit and crafts

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The handycraft shop i Nólsoy

Homeknitted articles made by locals

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Suðuroyar Heimavirki

A versatile store with everything from handmade goods to pharmacy products

Suðuroy

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Hand-knitted goods and a knitting club together with a Faroese knitter

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Heimavirkni in Runavík

A cosy shop where you can get your hands on local handmade goods

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Heimahugni

Relaxing at home

Bindiklubb - Knitting club

In the Faroe Islands, many women are actively involved in local knitting clubs, where they come together to knit, chat, and enjoy some cake. These gatherings are a central part of community life, creating a space for sharing skills and stories. The enthusiasm for knitting is evident online as well, with about 18,000 members in the 'Faroese Knitting Club' on Facebook—roughly 35% of the Faroese population in 2024.

Unwind with Yarn

Kvívikknit

Hand-knitted goods and a knitting club together with a Faroese knitter

Streymoy

Skýming

We invite you to an authentic knitting club experience

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Lávusarhús

It's a cosy little Arts and Crafts shop

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1912

Locally handmade knitwear and souvenirs

Norðoyggjar

Home concerts

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.

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: one’s place of residence
a place to call home.

: a familiar or usual setting: congenial environment
home is where the heart is.

: a place of origin or habitat
the islands are home to many species of birds.

 

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

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