Gøta Museum — Attraction in Norðragøta

Located a short drive from the busy capital of The Faroe Islands Tórshavn, this collection of original buildings with their grass roofs gives a good representation of how times of old would look in the islands. The buildings each give a different story of life on the island through fishing or sheep rearing or spinning and weaving. The buildings are so beautifully kept, you almost feel like you are back in that ere. Local staff dress in themed costume to let you see how they would work and live at that time. The drive to site is spectacular in its own right with a drive through a 6 mile undersea tunnel - one of 5 on the islands with the 5th under construction at the...

This history museum is one of the most interesting in the islands bc it gives you an idea of life in the Faroes in the early 1800s. There is a farmhouse complete with bed closets. Also on the property is a barn, a boat house with traditional boats inside, a church and a few other buildings. Get a tour if you can. My guide was a charming young man who could answer all my questions. He told me about how the small boats are used for fishing and he brought up the topic of the grind (the whale/dolphin hunt) and why he personally has no issues with it. You can go inside all...

Very interesting collection of old buildings, including a church, boathouse and farmhouse. The people were exceptionally friendly and willing to answer questions and explain life activities from times gone by. We even got to participate in a traditional...