Kirkjubøur
The medieval religious center of the Faroe Islands, with the unfinished ruins of St Magnus Cathedral and a farmstead a thousand years old.
Kirkjubøur lies on the coast about 12 kilometers south of Tórshavn. In medieval times, it was the seat of the Faroese bishop. In the village, you will find the stone walls of St Magnus Cathedral, begun in the 13th century but never completed, along with St Olaf's Church, which is still in use. You can also visit Kirkjubøargarður, a wooden farmstead that has been passed down through the generations for about 900 years. You can drive there, or hike about 2 hours over the hills from Tórshavn along the old drovers' path. The ruins are best viewed from outside, and the farmstead is open to visitors in summer.
Opening hours
All day; farm open in summer
Nearby sights
- Tórshavn Cathedral
- Tinganes
- Skansin
- Listasavn Føroya
- Nordic House
- National Museum of the Faroe Islands
- Nólsoy
- Gøta