About

Williamshús is the private residence and primary workplace of Faroe Islands most famous writer William Heinesen. The house is open to the public and remains unchanged since Heinesen’s passing in 1991. The museum offers an interesting insight into the artworks on display and the unique interior of the house decorated by Heinesen and his son, painter Zacharias Heinesen. The museum is a short walk from the centre of Thorshavn. Book your visit by calling 00298 314035 or contact tourist information when in the Faroe Islands.

Entry 50DKK              

Address:Varðagøta 43.  FO 100 Thorshavn

More information on William Heinesen

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Heinesen

FO 2009 041

Usefull links:

www.atlantic.fo Fly to Faroe Islands.

www.visitthorshavn.fo Thorshavn Tourist Information. www.faroeislands.com Website about Faroe Islands.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Williamsh%C3%BAs-William-Heinesen/357927936538?ref=ts   Williamshus on Facebook