Islands of Stora Dimun on the right, and Litla Dimun, from Skarvanes, Sandoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Nordic House, exteriors and turf covered roof, Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, EuropeThe Nordic House (in Faroese Nordurlandahusid) is the most important cultural institution in the Faroe Islands. Its aim is to support and promote Nordic and Faroese culture, locally and in the Nordic region. Materials come from all over Scandinavia. The building is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Scandinavia (arch. Ola Steen).

Skansin fort, old fort guarding Torshavn and its harbour (old brass cannons, WW2 british marine guns and lighthouse), Nolsoy in the distance, Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe.

Panoramic view of traditional turf-roofed government buildings on Tinganes peninsula, Torshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Panoramic view of Velbastadur village, turf-roofed houses, Hestfjordur, Hestur on the left, and Koltur islands in the distance, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Traditional turf roofed farm buildings and church, Saksun, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Grass roofed Church in the village of Funningur in winter on the island of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional Faroese wooden turf roofed church in the village of Funningur, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

The wooden turf roofed church in Funningur, Eysturoy Island, Faroe islands, Denmark, Europe

Idyllic grass roofed church in picturesque Saksun, Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Turf roofed hut in the ancient village of Saksun on the island of Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional turf roofed farm building and waterfall, Saksun, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Old farm at Saksun and waterfall, Streymoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Traditional turf roofed house and hills at Saksun, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Spectacular mountain scenery surrounding Saksun and pretty turf roofed church, Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Denmark, Europe

Traditional turf roofed farm buildings and church, Saksun, Streymoy Island, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Sod roofed houses in the town of Reine, in the Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Turf-roofed timber houses at Elduvik, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Gjogv, picturesque village in the north of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Vidareidi church dating from 1892, and turf-roofed vicarage, Vidoy Island, Nordoyar, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

Traditional turf-roofed house at Drangshlid, near Skogar, Iceland, Polar Regions

Turf roofed wooden hut, Kvaloya island, west of Tromso, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Turf-roofed timber houses at Elduvik, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands (Faroes), Denmark, Europe

The Gallie Craig Tea room and cafe, a turf roofed building on Scotland's most southerly point, on the Mull of Galloway Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Gallie Craig Tea room and cafe, a turf roofed building on Scotland's most southerly point, on the Mull of Galloway Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Gallie Craig Tea room and cafe, a turf roofed building on Scotland's most southerly point, on the Mull of Galloway Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

A 19th century turf roofed church at Litla Hof on Iceland's south coast, Iceland, Polar Regions

A 19th century turf roofed church at Litla Hof on Iceland's south coast, Iceland, Polar Regions

A 19th century turf roofed church at Litla Hof on Iceland's south coast, Iceland, Polar Regions

Glaumbaer Museum, Icelandic turf houses, open air museum, turf-roofed houses, turf walls, wooden panels on outer front wall, Iceland, Europe

Hofskirkja turf-roofed church and gravemounds in winter light, Iceland