The Kirkjubøargarður farmhouse is claimed to be the oldest continuously inhabited wooden house in the world, with parts of the structure dating to the 11th century when the building served as the bishop's residence and seminary for the Diocese of the Faroes. The Patursson family has lived here since 1550, now in the 17th generation, and they open the farmhouse to visitors during the summer months.
The interior is a living museum of Faroese domestic life across several centuries. The roykstova — the old smoke room — retains its original layout, and family members give informal tours that mix history with the practical business of running an active farm. Coffee and home-produced food are usually available, making this a welcome stop on what can be a chilly coastal walk. The farmhouse sits directly between the cathedral ruin and Saint Olav's Church, so a visit to all three sites is natural and quick. It is a rare experience: a place where the medieval past is not behind glass but genuinely lived in.