About Us
Our History
In the 1960s and 70s, Gunnleivur Joensen (Janus’ uncle) and Hans Hansen (Bára’s grandfather) talked about building a shared cowshed. The time had come to make the cowsheds larger and more modern.
In 1976, the Joint Cowshed in Gøtudalur was completed and ready for use. At that time, there was space for 42 dairy cows, as well as young cattle and calves.
In 1985, Hans passed away after a short illness. Two years later, in 1987, Gunnleivur was offered the chance to take over the entire cowshed himself. Janus was 13 years old at the time. Gunnleivur asked him whether he would like to come and work as a farmhand – and he did.
Janus and Bára found each other when they were young, and in 2000 they took over the farm after Gunnleivur. And so the story continued — now carried forward by the younger generation of the two families who once built the cowshed together.
Janus and Bára have three grown children: Inga Maria, Jákup Andrias, and Brynhild. All of the children help on the farm whenever needed. Brynhild, the youngest, is training to become a farmer on the farm together with her partner, Dánjal Jóhann. In addition to the two of them, the farm also has Viktor, the farmhand, who works full‑time.
The farm today
Today, Varmakeldugarðurin has a milk quota of 692,500 litres per year. There are around 63 cows in milk
In total, there are around 150 cattle in the cowshed, including calves and young stock.
In addition to cattle farming, we also keep sheep, with around 200 ewes. Each year, we slaughter nearly 250 lambs, ewes, and rams at Varmakeldugarðurin, which we sell and use in our restaurant.”
We also have a few hens for household use.
Our mission
At Varmakeldugarðurin, we run a sustainable Faroese farm built on respect for animals, nature, and tradition — and we want to give people a genuine experience of life on the farm.
Our values
Animal welfare & quality
We put the animals first and work with a clear focus on achieving the highest quality. Through good hygiene and attentive care, we ensure well‑kept cattle and clean, natural milk.
Nature & sustainability
We work in harmony with nature and build on the Faroese agricultural heritage — with respect for both the past and the future.
Community & transparency
We open our doors, share knowledge, and work together with family, staff, and the local community.”
