Community Visit

Excursion

Included in your cruise (free)

Difficulty level

Level 1: Suitable for everyone.

Booking code

INCL-RVK1

Duration

At leisure. Tourist offices and souvenir shops open all day. Art Exhibition AM only. Duration welcome/farewell performance 0h30.

Notes

Read the practical information below

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  • Enjoy a welcoming performance by local Faroese musicians or dancers near the hotel.

  • Go birdwatching on a hike near Lake Toftavatn and experience the exhibition “Nature’s Artwork”.

  • Find the perfect handmade gift in the souvenir shop and enjoy a free art exhibition across the road.

  • Book a driving guide at the Tourist Information Centre to see sights further from the harbour.

Runavík in a day 

After disembarking, visit the Tourist Information Centre to help you decide how to spend the day. Browse the souvenir shop for local handicrafts and wool products, head to the Town Hall for a free art exhibition, or go for a hike around Lake Toftavatn. You’ll also enjoy a welcoming performance on the green area in front of Hotel Runavík, við Løkin, with either Faroese musicians or Chaindance.

Practical information

  • Language: English 

  • Remarks/requirements: Good and sturdy shoes. Warm water and windproof clothing. 

  • Walking information: At leisure. 6km for the full hike around Toftavatn. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes for the town. Not for the hike around Toftavatn