Welcome to Havgrim Seaside Hotel 

Hotel Havgrím is informal and relaxing, with an emphasis on attention to personal service, situated in a particularly attractive and unique setting right on the shore.

The house has been lovingly restored with the emphasis on preserving the original style and décor.

The interior has been designed to reflect the history of the house, connecting its location with nature and the sea.

Our staff are always on hand to help with any requests you may have, be it an extra pillow, a cup of coffee or a table booking for a restaurant in town. We will do our best to ensure that your stay in our beautiful, historic home is unforgettable.

Havgrím is surrounded by nature and the sea and no matter what the season or weather, it is always worth a visit.

Listen as the waves thunder against the rocks, the seaweed as it gently laps the shore, or the mighty surf as it rushes up to the stone wall. 

A Short History on the Havgrim Seaside Hotel, Torshavn.

Everyone in the Faroe Islands is familiar with the impressive, white house – known as the Commodore’s House – situated on the main road Úti við Strond in Tórshavn.

Many will have dreamt of living there, or at the very least, of having the chance to see inside.

Now that the house has been turned into a hotel – Havgrím Seaside Hotel 1948 – this is possible.

Built in 1948, just three years after the end of the Second World War, it was a house like none other in the Faroe Islands.

Havgrímur Johannesen from Tórshavn built the house.

It was designed by Eyðálvur á Heygum to Havgrím’s specifications, taking inspiration from his many sailing trips to Great Britain.

The house was to have a stately entrance, conservatory with steps leading down to the garden, a study and servant’s rooms.

The location of the house is quite special, some would even say, poetic.

To the south-east of the house is Eystfalssker, a rocky mass protruding from the sea and well-known from the song “Í góðum veðri hann dyrgdi”, using a text by the famous poet Hans A. Djurhuus.

The Johannesen family moved into the stylish house in 1948.

Unfortunately, they were not able to enjoy the house that Havgrím had put so much effort into building for very long.

In the early 1950’s, a financial crisis hit the Faroes. The Sjóvinnubankin went bankrupt and took Havgrím down with it.

The house had to be sold and the family had to quickly find somewhere else to live.

The Danish Navy purchased the house from the bankrupt estate and since then, 21 Danish Commodores and their families have made the house their home.

Hanging in the reception is a list of the names of all the dignitaries who have lived there.

The last Commodore left in 2013 and an agreement was made with the Danish State, that the Faroese Government would take over responsibility for the house.

However, in 2016, the Government decided to sell the house.

06.06.2017 Ltd. purchased the property on the 1st February 2017. 

Conferencing at Havgrim Seaside Hotel, Torshavn.

It is possible to hire the entire hotel for family celebrations, business functions etc.

Our staff are on hand to ensure the best possible service.

Please ring or send an enquiry to booking@hotelhavgrim.fo

Meetings: In association with Kaffihúsið – the hotels own coffee- and meeting house in town

It is possible to arrange meetings in Kaffihúsið together with accommodation at Havgrím.

We are happy to advise on the various options.