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VOLUME 5 SUMMER 20198 GJÓGV Gjógv is best known for its picturesque scenery dotted with multi-coloured old houses built around its natural harbour, which lies protected in the gorge that has given the village its name. The local guesthouse and its restaurant are definitely worth a visit or a stay. Every Wednesday night in summer, there is a Culture Night with a dinner buffet, live music and Faroese chain dancing. TOFTAVATN Go for a walk around the beautiful lake and experience the heathercovered hills around it and the rich bird life. The nearby area has an old rectory worth visiting, as well as churches and a yarn and knitwear shop, Navia. EIÐI Located along a narrow isthmus, Eiði is a lovely village with beautiful surroundings and a heritage museum called Látrið. On the route to Gjógv, there is a spectacular view to Risin and Kellingin, the Giant and the Hag, which are two sea stacks near the coast. W ith several attractions and events, you will be sure to have a memorable experience while in Eysturoy. If you are visiting in July, you can enjoy the unique music festival G! in Gøta. Throughout the summer, there are local festivals, rowing competitions, concerts, and other events where you get a sense of local life. The island is also the home to the highest mountain, the 882m high Slættaratindur. The roads in Eysturoy are well networked and excellent if you are travelling by car. But there are no regular bus connections to the small villages. Please check with the nearest tourist information centre for weather conditions to places such as Eiði and Gjógv during winter and spring seasons as the roads may be closed EYSTUROY IN A DAY EYSTUROY, THE SECOND LARGEST ISLAND IN THE FAROE ISLANDS, IS A VERSATILE REGION WHERE YOU CAN TRULY IMMERSE YOURSELF IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF INTEREST: CULTURE, HISTORY; NATURE, DINING OUT, AND LOCAL FESTIVALS. WELCOME TO EYSTUROY FUGLAFJØRÐUR Start your morning with a hike to the Altar, and return to town for coffee at the Gallery Ribarhús, find local knitwear or souvenirs at the Old Shop - Piddasahandil, or try one of Restaurant Muntra’s popular fish dishes. Relax in the hammocks at the central park where there is often a pop-up outdoor café in summer, stroll along the beach past the old schooner, up to the waterfall below the Blue Mountains. In the evening, you may even catch a concert at the Culture House. Another attraction near Fuglafjørður is the small spring Varmakelda known for increasing love and passion and for its healing powers. NORÐRAGØTA Visit the old part of the village, its beautifully restored farmhouse museum and the old church. This village was home to a Viking chieftain who has been eternalized in a gorgeous statue. In July you can enjoy the unique music festival G! in Gøta EXPLORE THE ISLANDS TRAVEL TIPS Gjógv