Go for a bike ride and join us at Perlan for a free meal and drinks!

🚲 HJÓLVELTING – 11 October 2026 at 16:00 🚲

The weather is looking good for the first Sunday of the autumn holidays, and we want to fill Perlutorgið with bicycles!

Hjólvelting is an event that aims to raise awareness of cyclists and cycling conditions in Tórshavn. This Sunday, we’re encouraging everyone to dust off their bikes, bring along their partner, children or friends, and enjoy a refreshing ride around town together. The aim is to get to know the city by bike and experience how quickly you can get around on two wheels.

📍 What: Cycling, a free meal, drinks and a short speech about cycling

📍 Where and when: Finish your bike ride at Perlan on Tórsgøta on Sunday, 11 October, at 16:00.

How it works

You cycle into town at your own pace and choose how long a ride you feel like taking before arriving at Perlan at 16:00. You can cycle straight from home or take a longer route around the city.

Everyone who arrives at Perlan by bike will receive a free meal from Grøna Matveitingin and a soft drink from Landshandilin. While we eat and enjoy ourselves, there will be a short speech about cycling in Tórshavn.

📸 Share your ride and win!

You can share a photo from your ride in the comments under the top post on Hjólvelting’s Facebook page so we can see each other’s routes. One winner will be drawn from the photos to receive a DKK 500 voucher from Rent a Bike.

Everyone is welcome!

It’s the autumn holidays and a day off, so bring your family, friends and neighbours and make a lovely Sunday outing of it!

Suggested cycling routes before finishing at Perlan at 16:00:

🚲 From Hoyvík: Cycle along the path past Svartafoss and through the network of paths from Poul Juels Gøta in Gundadalur.
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🚲 From Argir: Carry your bike down the steps by the old bridge, then cycle past Sandagerði, below the National Hospital and along Álaker.
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🚲 From the eastern part of town: Cycle through the network of paths at Konmansmýri and Tórsbyrgi.

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🚲 From the western part of town: Cycle around Skúlin á Fløtum and Glasir, then follow the path to Ravnsoyargøta and Jákup Nolsøes Gøta.
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🚲 For a longer ride: Head to Gamla Hoyvík and continue out to Argjaboði.
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💡 Remember your helmet and lights, and take care in traffic!