THE FAROE ISLANDS

FAROE ISLANDS TOURS – TRAVEL TO FAROE ISLANDS

FAROE ISLANDS

Archipelago of 18 volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean located between Great Britain, Iceland and Norway. Faroe Islands are a dependent territory of the Danish Realm. There are 50 thousand Faroe Islanders and over 75 thousand sheep living on 17 islands. The eighteenth island – Litla Dimun – is not inhabited what is not surprising if we look at its shape.

TÓRSHAVN

Tórshavn – the capital of the Faroe Islands and the biggest city of the archipelago. The city is located on the island Streymoy which is the largest of all 18 islands. It is inhabited by over 12 thousand people. The whole ‘agglomeration’ numbers 19 thousand inhabitants what is nearly half of the entire population. Torshavns name means the Port of Thor – the Nordic god of storm and lightning. Considering very ‘dynamic’ weather prevailing at the islands the name have its justification…

TINGANES

Tinganes is called the Green Old Town because of traditional grass-covered roofs. It is the oldest district of the city and the cradle of statehood of the Faroe Islands. It was here that the assemblies of all free citizens of the islands known as the Althing were held. During the Althing political debates were conducted, disputes were resolved, future targets were planned and penalties were determined. Deliberations took place in the open air as evidenced by drawings carved on the bedrock. The district has not lost its importance – the Prime Minister office is situated here.

KIRKJUBØUR

Small village nowadays but in the Middle Ages it was a big community and an important port. Today it is famous for the oldest inhabited, wooden house in the world dating back to eleventh century named Kirkjubøargarður. The twelfth-century St. Olaf Church and Magnus Cathedral from about year 1300 are also noteworthy. Kirkjubøur is the birthplace and home of many famous Faroese people.

NÓLSOY – ISLAND OF BIRDS

Nólsoy is commonly called the island of birds. Rich in plankton and full of fish waters surroundings Faroe Islands are a paradise for birds as well as their lovers. In particular two islands – Nólsoy and Mykines are inhabited by various species of birds. It is estimated that 3.5 million birds live on the islands. 40 species nest here permanently, 30 less regularly and about 200 visiting islands during spring and autumn migrations. The world’s largest colonies of puffins and storm petrels may be seen here. Many species permanently residing on the islands have developed its endemic varieties. Most of the bird nests rea located on the cliffs.

THE CHAIR OF SPEAKERS

‘The chair of speakers’ is made of stone. This is a place of patriotic and religious meetings of Faroe Islanders.

KALSOY

The island in probably the most unusual shape resembling a comb with steep slopes emerging directly from the sea. It is inhabited by about 140 Faroe Islanders in 4 villages spread over the narrow shelves of the eastern shore. In the 80ies villages have been connected by a road that one-third run in the underground tunnels. The gigantic cost of building tunnels for such a small group of residents caused numerous controversies.

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