Title: Visit Kirkjubøur: 2026 Travel Guide for Kirkjubøur, Streymoy Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Kirkjubøur](https://expedia.com/Kirkjubur-Hotels.d692141646373937152.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Kirkjubøur](https://expedia.com/Kirkjubur-Vacation-Rentals.d692141646373937152.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Kirkjubøur](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Kirkjubur.d692141646373937152.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kirkjubøur Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Kirkjubur.d692141646373937152.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Kirkjubøur ## Travel Guide ![Two churches are located at Kyrkjebø, St. Magnus Cathedral, built around the year 1300 and Olavskirken from year 1111, named after Olav Tryggvason and is the only medieval church still in use on the Faroe Islands. This is Olavskirken. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/faroe-islands-treat-for-all-senses/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692141646373937152/15c8fbac-22db-4630-88ee-94b01cca2a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Two churches are located at Kyrkjebø, St. Magnus Cathedral, built around the year 1300 and Olavskirken from year 1111, named after Olav Tryggvason and is the only medieval church still in use on the Faroe Islands. This is Olavskirken. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/faroe-islands-treat-for-all-senses/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692141646373937152/15c8fbac-22db-4630-88ee-94b01cca2a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The hike from Torshavn to the old bishopric and royal residence where the Norwegian King Sverre grew up, takes a few hours. In the Middle Ages Kyrkjebo was the cultural and religious center in the Faroe Islands. The old log house is told to be Europe’s oldest timber building, around 900 years old. John Patursson is the host and farmer at Kyrkjebo, he’s 17. generation onsite. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/faroe-islands-treat-for-all-senses/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692141646373937152/d0a78c26-d91d-4cde-bde9-6d9a81189eb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kirkjubøur Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (617 reviews) Very good room. Very good breakfast. Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=38897149&PinnedHotelID=38897149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692141646373937152) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=38897149&PinnedHotelID=38897149&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692141646373937152) ![Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48530000/48527400/48527352/07c6931a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands Staravegur 13 Tórshavn $112 nightly $118 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tórshavn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (481 reviews) Room was good and clean. Staff extremely professional, food was good and our waitress was very observant and presented. Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=48527352&PinnedHotelID=48527352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692141646373937152) [See all 167 properties in Kirkjubøur](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026®ionId=692141646373937152) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Nordic Serenity | Amazing Sea And Mountain View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99280200/99280169/9723a3ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nordic Serenity | Amazing Sea And Mountain View 11 Í Geilini Kirkjubøur Stay at this apartment in Kirkjubøur. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. 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