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Faroese Cooking Class in Nólsoy Near Tórshavn with Maud

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Faroese Cooking Class in Nólsoy Near Tórshavn with Maud

About this activity

Enjoy an authentic Faroese cooking class in a traditional family home on the island of Nólsoy, just a short ferry ride from Tórshavn. Cook with homegrown and locally sourced ingredients while experiencing Heimablídni hospitality, sustainable living, and generations of Faroese family recipes.

What's included

  • ✓Visit the charming island of Nólsoy, just 25 minutes from Tórshavn
  • ✓Summer tour of a sustainable home vegetable garden
  • ✓Learn about Faroese traditions, island life, and local food culture
  • ✓Authentic Heimablídni Cooking Class Experience in a traditional Faroese home

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your host at her home in Nólsoy, just a short 3–4 minute walk from the ferry stop. Maud welcomes guests to her grandparents’ home on the island of Nólsoy, just a 25-minute ferry from Tórshavn. Exact address and contact information will be provided upon confirmation.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Your Faroese cooking class is scheduled around ferry arrivals in Nólsoy for your convenience. Your host’s home is a short 3-minute walk from the terminal, with classes starting at 1:00 pm on Saturdays and 1:30 pm on Sundays.
  • Guests can enjoy homegrown vegetables, pickles, and preserves while learning about sustainable living and traditional Faroese cuisine.
  • Maud often hosts alongside her husband, Fríðrik, a sailor, and invites visitors to connect over meals in their cozy living room, experiencing Heimablídni, Faroese warmth and hospitality in Nólsoy.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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