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Dúvugarður is a historic farm located in the remote village of Saksun on Streymoy Island. The farmhouse, approximately 300 years old, was home to up to twenty residents until the 1940s. Today, it is part of the national museum. Visiting the farm offers a glimpse into the daily life of the past. The farmhouse and its surrounding buildings feature distinctive turf roofs, reflecting traditional Faroese architecture. -
Dúvugarður is a historic farm located in the remote village of Saksun on Streymoy Island. The farmhouse, approximately 300 years old, was home to up to twenty residents until the 1940s. Today, it is part of the national museum. Visiting the farm offers a glimpse into the daily life of the past. The farmhouse and its surrounding buildings feature distinctive turf roofs, reflecting traditional Faroese architecture. -
Dúvugarður is a historic farm located in the remote village of Saksun on Streymoy Island. The farmhouse, approximately 300 years old, was home to up to twenty residents until the 1940s. Today, it is part of the national museum. Visiting the farm offers a glimpse into the daily life of the past. The farmhouse and its surrounding buildings feature distinctive turf roofs, reflecting traditional Faroese architecture. -
Dúvugarður is a historic farm located in the remote village of Saksun on Streymoy Island. The farmhouse, approximately 300 years old, was home to up to twenty residents until the 1940s. Today, it is part of the national museum. Visiting the farm offers a glimpse into the daily life of the past. The farmhouse and its surrounding buildings feature distinctive turf roofs, reflecting traditional Faroese architecture. -
Dúvugarður is a historic farm located in the remote village of Saksun on Streymoy Island. The farmhouse, approximately 300 years old, was home to up to twenty residents until the 1940s. Today, it is part of the national museum. Visiting the farm offers a glimpse into the daily life of the past. The farmhouse and its surrounding buildings feature distinctive turf roofs, reflecting traditional Faroese architecture.
Dúvugarðar - Saksun Heritage Farm
Dúvugarðar in Saksun is the largest farm in the Faroe Islands, supporting a flock of some 700 sheep for breeding on 2.500 hectares/6.200 acres.
The old heritage farm of Dúvugarðar, which today is a museum, dates back to the 18th century and the farmhouse and buildings around it are kept in their original state.
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In 2024 the farmers family started a project to restore the old heritage farm of Dúvugarðar. It is an ongoing restoration and preservation of the entire farm and the ambition is to bring back the true spirit of a farmer´s lifestyle in the 18th century and to give you the opportunity to experience it.
Be sure to visit Dúvugarðar, step back into history and access the best Instagram Hotspots of Saksun.
Entrance fee: DKK 150,- (Children age 0-12 free)
Open May 15th to August 31st
Address
Saksunarvegur 1
Streymoy
Opening hours
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