Let's go and explore

All walking routes take off at Visit Runavík, and we've collected the three best routes - and one shuttle route - for you. Please read about the routes below the map.

1. Visit Runavík -Tourist Information Centre - Starting points for all routes.

2. The Old Shop & Boat House - The first shop in town. Opened in 1866 and is now used on special occations.

3. Doktaragarðurin - Leisure Area - A green spot for outdoor exhibitions and events.

4. Hotel Runavík - Only hotel in town with a café and restaurant.

5. Við Løkin - Green area and corn mill - A green spot at the end of the brook from the Lake Toftavatn. The corn mill was re-built some years ago.

6. School & Løkshøll Culture House - The public school is from 2008 and is made of sustainable materials with low maintenance cost. The school together with Løkshøll Culture House is a significant element in Runavík’s cultural scene.

7. Bylgjan Sports Centre - In 2014 an additional sports hall was built next to the original hall from the eighties, which also was renovated. The next step is to extend the complex with a swimming bath.

8. Scout´s house - The house from 2013 is specially designed for scout´s activities and situated next to the open nature.

9. Lake Toftavatn - A hike around the beautiful lake Toftavatn is very popular all year round. Approximately 4 km from Visit Runavík and back on a good and smooth path. 

10. Statue of the Shepherd with his dog - Enjoy the rich birdlife and pass by the statue of the Shepherd with his dog.

11. Svangaskarð - A walk up the hill (on your way around Lake Toftavatn) will bring you to the Faroe Islands’ first international football stadium. The view from the top is magnificent.

1. Visit Runavík -Tourist Information Centre - Starting points for all routes.

2. Main Shopping Street - Here you can buy clothes, books, souvenirs, Faroese hand craft and much more

3. Gula Smiðja - The iconic yellow coloured former mechanical workshop is now a modern activity house for the youth.

4. Statue of the Local Pioneer - Símun á Høgabóli 1877-1947 was a ship owner and also ran a fish factory and grocery store.

5. Old Corn Mill - Built on a small brook. Now used as a sheep shelter.

6. Old Glyvrar School - The first local school, which was in use until 1958.

7. History Museum Forni - This local history museum boasts many interesting objects. An upstairs room is furnished with paraphernalia from the old shop.

8. Old Glyvragjógv Bridge - The old stone bridge, which is the logo of Runavik Municipality.

9. Marina & Glyvrar Beach - Small fishing boats and leisure boats are moored in the marina, where the boat club also has its clubhouse. The rowing club is also located by the marina. Next to the marina is Glyvra beach, where people bathe all year round.

10. Bakkafrost Salmon - The leading producer of top quality salmon from the Faroe Islands. Bakkafrost was founded in 1968, when they processed herring from the fjord.

11. Church of Glyvrar - The church is originally designed by Vilhem Nielsen, that was priest in Nes from 1917 to 1927, when the church was established. Later on, the church got extended by J. P. Gregoriussen, architect and was reestablished in 1981.

 
1. Visit Runavík -Tourist Information Centre - Starting points for all routes.

2. The Old Shop & Boat House - The first shop in town. Opened in 1866 and is now used on special occations.

3. Doktaragarðurin - Leisure Area - A green spot for outdoor exhibitions and events.

4. Hotel Runavík - Only hotel in town with a café and restaurant.

5. Við Løkin - Green area and corn mill - A green spot at the end of the brook from the Lake Toftavatn. The corn mill was re-built some years ago.

6. Bylgjan Sports Centre - In 2014 an additional sports hall was built next to the original hall from the eighties, which also was renovated. The next step is to extend the complex with a swimming bath.

7. Scout´s house - The house from 2013 is specially designed for scout´s activities and situated next to the open nature.

8. Outfield & View Point - The expansion of the town is getting further and further out into the outback. These new houses have a fantastic panoramic view of the fjord.

9. Old Corn Mill - Built on a small brook. Now used as a sheep shelter.

10. Statue of the Local Pioneer - Símun á Høgabóli 1877-1947 was a ship owner and also ran a fish factory and grocery store.

11. Gula Smiðja - The iconic yellow coloured former mechanical workshop is now a modern activity house for the youth.

12. Main Shopping Street - Here you can buy clothes, books, souvenirs, Faroese hand craft and much more.

1. Visit Runavík -Tourist Information Centre - Starting points for all routes.

2. Lake Toftavatn - A hike around the beautiful lake Toftavatn is very popular all year round. Approximately 4 km from Visit Runavík and back on a good and smooth path. 

3. The Memorial Monument in Rituvík - Rituvík was founded on December 24, 1873, when Petur Højgaard from Toftir and his wife, Nikolina Torkilshøj, settled on the site. At the church, a statue of them was erected in 1975, made by the sculptor Fridtjof Joensen.

4. Marina & Glyvrar Beach - Small fishing boats and leisure boats are moored in the marina, where the boat club also has its clubhouse. The rowing club is also located by the marina. Next to the marina is Glyvra beach, where people bathe all year round.

5. Church of Glyvrar - The church is originally designed by Vilhem Nielsen, that was priest in Nes from 1917 to 1927, when the church was established. Later on, the church got extended by J. P. Gregoriussen, architect and was reestablished in 1981.

6. The Village of Lamba - Lamba is an old farmer township mentioned for the first time in the Faroese saga 1350, but it may be older.