Fish, Visit & Dine in Hvannasund

1.955,00 kr.

Indulge in an exclusive full-day adventure! Start with sea angling in one of the Faroe Islands’ most beautiful areas. Afterward, return to Hvannasund marina for a delicious meal prepared with your freshly caught fish by our host, Myrna. Sail from Hvannasund marina on Viðoy in a traditional Faroese boat, exploring the stunning coastline and passing by the charming village of Viðareiði. Enjoy fishing in prime spots near Viðoy seashore and Múlin on Borðoy, aiming for haddock, Atlantic cod, and saithe. Experience Faroese hospitality and local culture firsthand in Myrna’s home, where you’ll gain insights into life in the area.

Sold By: Visit North

Description

Description

This is an exclusive full day experience! You will get an opportunity at sea angling in one of the most beautiful areas in the Faroe Islands. After returning to the marina, you are invited to a local home, where your fish will be part of a wonderful meal.

You sail out from the marina in Hvannasund on Viðoy. You sail in a traditional Faroese boat – the utmost of Faroese handicraft. You sail along the varied seashore of Viðoy with spectacular gorges and grottoes – perfect for photography. You will sail deep into one of the grottoes, a place of wonder.

You sail by the village of Viðareiði, located in an isthmus between the towering mountains of Villingadalsfjall and Malinstindur. You hear local stories giving context to your impressions. You are likely to see seabirds such as puffins, as they nest in the area.

You proceed further out the fiord and cast your fishing line. There are good fishing areas by the Viðoy seashore and by Múlin on Borðoy. Fish species likely to take your bait include haddock, Atlantic cod, and saithe.

Sailing back towards the marina you sail along the extinct village of Múli.

Returning to the marina you are invited to a local home in Hvannasund. Your host, Myrna will use some of your fish to prepare a wonderful meal!

During your visit, Myrna, a teacher by education and authorized travel guide, will communicate local culture and cuisine. You will experience the Faroese hospitality and get a genuine insight into peoples’ lives in the area.

 

Menu:

  • Home-made welcome drink made from local rhubarb.
  • Starter: Samples of traditional Faroese specialities.
  • Main course: Oven-baked fish with rice, potatoes, and sauce.
  • Desert: Home-made Ice-cream with local rhubarb.

 

Tour information:

  • Small group tour: There can be up to 5 guests on each tour. This tour needs a minimum of 2 adult tickets to depart. By booking 5 tickets you ensure a private tour.
  • Available: May to August.
  • Confirmation: The reservation will be manually confirmed.
  • Price: Adults DKK1955, children 1-13 years DKK895
  • Duration: 8 hours total. 4 hours’ fishing tour with sightseeing and 4 hours’ local home-dining.
  • Activity: Boat tour, Fishing, Sightseeing and Home-dining
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Languages: English and Scandinavian

 

Schedule and meeting place:

 

Included:

  • Safety: Each guest receives a floatation suit, boots and lifejacket.
  • Authorized tour guide
  • Food & beverages on board: We serve a light meal with water and coffee or tea.
  • Fishing rods, jigs, tackle and bait
  • Home-dining: Your host in Hvannasund will prepare your fish into a wonderful meal.

 

Practical information:

  • What to bring: Camera
  • Disclaimer: Should weather conditions be unfavourable, we may suggest a change in location or departure time. If the weather is unsuitable in general, the tour will be cancelled, and we will refund you the full amount. We will communicate changes as early as possible.