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gordonilla Says: The monument to one of Faroes' greatest heroes, Nólsoyar Pall; he battled the Danish Trade Monopoly. He was born on the island of Nólsoy in 1766.
gordonilla Says: Situated above the village overlooking the ocena and the football pitch there is a collection of ruined stone buildings. They were orginally used for fish drying. A number are being used by farmers, fish drying is no longer undertaken there.
gordonilla Says: The Gate of Honour is located at the harbour and is cosntrcuted from the jaw boone of a whale. It was constructed in the 1970s to commemorate a visit to Nólsoy by Queen Ingrid of Denmark.
Dian Victoria - the boat of Ove Joensen
gordonilla Says: I should say that Ove Joensen, drowned in 1987. However to commemorate this proud son of Nólsoy - a monument is located by the harbourside. His boat the "Diana Victoria" is now located in the basement of the Tourist Information Centre.It is open to the public during the...
Jens-Kjeld Jensen - Ornithologist and Taxidermist
gordonilla Says: It is possible to visit his workshop, or even go on a guided walk around the island with him. This needs to be booked in advance.
gordonilla Says: The information centre is located in a renovated building which the locals call Petersen's warehouse. The foundations being used were those first build in 1787 for one of the first shops in the village.The building acts as both a tourist information centre and a cafe - they...
travelfrosch Says: This plaque is a tribute to local hero Ova Joensen, who rowed alone from the Faroes to Denmark. Unfortunately, he was killed in a fishing accident a few months after this remarkable accomplishment. If you would like to see his boat, you can inquire at the tourist office.
travelfrosch Says: A shorter and easier walk than the hike to the south side of the island is to head in the opposite direction. A short distance out of town, you will come to a fork in the road. We first took the west (right) fork as far as we could go towards the north tip of the island. We...
travelfrosch Says: Up from the harbor, you'll see "the jawbone," an arch made from, you guessed it, the jawbone of a sperm whale. The arch, officially known as the Gate of Honor, was constructed in the mid 1970s to honor the visit of the Queen of Denmark.This more or less marks the village...
travelfrosch Says: After coming to the dead end, we recalled Yogi Berra's sage adivce: "When you come to a fork in the road, take it!" So we decided to go back to the fork and take the eastern path. We took in some excellent views as we walked by dogs, sheep, and irritable terns.
travelfrosch Says: The first place you should visit upon arriving is the tourist office. You'll see it just up the hill and to the left of the "jawbone." You'll be able to get the latest information on hiking paths and other activities on the island. You can also get coffee, waffles, and...
Hike to the Lighthouse (or try to...)
travelfrosch Says: The most famous thing to do on Nólsoy is to take the 4-5 hour round-trip hike to the lighthouse at Borðan, on the southern tip of the island. We were eager to take this hike and set out immediately (after buying some provisions and reporting our presence on the trail to the...
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During my visit the coffee shop was shut. It is located in the centre of the village and serves tea, coffee. Faoese beer and fast food. They also serve lunch and dinner, but for this you must book a ahead. They also offer bed and breakfast services.
Written Apr 10, 2008
Phone: 00 298 32 71 75 / 32 70 25
travelfrosch Says: To get to Nólsoy, the M/F Ritan makes the 20-minute journey from Tórshavn several times per day. The ferry departs Tórshavn from the Bursatangi dock in the eastern harbor, about 150 meters (yards) from the bus station. Fare is Kr20 each way; pay on the boat. 4 and 7-day...
TomFoolery Says: The boat to Nolsoy leaves from the harbour in Torshavn just down from the main terminal.There are about 4 crossings a day.It can be quite rough as it's quite a small boat, but the crossing is only 20 minutes so even the most queasy should be ok in all but the roughest of...
Jens-Kjeld Jensen: Buy Stuffed Stuff
travelfrosch Says: Want a stuffed puffin? Then you're in luck. Nólsoy resident Jens-Kjeld Jensen is reputed to be the finest taxidermist in the Faroes. He presents his stuffed stuff for visitors to buy and stuff in their packs. We were just passing by, so we didn't enter. Therefore, I cannot...
travelfrosch Says: Nólsoy has a grocery store, where you can buy food and supplies for your walk. The store is small but the selection of items is good.
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When hiking on Nólsoy, be especially careful of the Arctic Terns who have taken up residence. It doesn't take very much provocation at all for them to tern on you. They are highly possessive of their nesting areas and will attack anyone or anything that terns up. Their tactics are to screech loudly, then tern into a deep dive on the invaders' heads. Trust me, this is one ternpike you don't want to travel down.
To avoid having cuts and bruises terning up on your head, be sure to wear a hat. Also do not tern from the main paths. If their attention does tern in your direction, keep on a steady pace and direction. Should they tern on you, hold a stick over your head so the birds attack that instead of your head. Finally, if all else fails, tern around and get out of the area. They won't chase you too far.
Written Jul 28, 2007
gordonilla Says: The island has a number of amenities for tourists and of course residents:The post office is located close to the harbour. Open Monday to Friday from 12.30 to 13.30.The supermarket open Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 17.30 & Saturday from 09.00 to 12.00.They have a football...
travelfrosch Says: While we were strolling around the north side of the island, we found our paths blocked by a pair of sheep. From the looks of them, it was mother and lamb. Still, it was quite amusing to be stopped in our tracks by these guys.Eventually, the pair determined we were no...
We took the ferry from Tórshavn and spent an entire day on this pleasant island. We tried to take the signature hike to the lighthouse on the island's south side, but didn't quite make it. Still, we...
A sunday afternoon in Nólsoy (off season)
I decided to visit the island of Nólsoy, on a Sunday afternoon. This meant taking the ferry across to the island; as ever public transport has a different timetable for Sunday service. I believe I...
Nolsoy is the island across the bay from Torshavn. It's about a 20 minute boat trip away so makes for a great day trip. As you'd expect, it's much quieter than Torshavn, and the pace of life seems......
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