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Maður við línustampi – Man with a Line Tub

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

Located in Klaksvík, the statue Maður við línustampi (“Man with a Line Tub”) honors the traditional longline fishing that has been vital to the economy and identity of Klaksvík and…

J.F. Kjølbro

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

The bronze statue of J.F. Kjølbro stands at Biskupsstøð in Klaksvík, marking the spot where he began his business ventures in 1912. It is the first public statue ever erected…

Kvinna við róðrið – Woman at the Oars

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

Unveiled in Víkunum, Klaksvík, the statue Kvinna við róðrið (“Woman at the Oars”) is a tribute to the strength, resilience, and quiet heroism of Faroese women—especially those who held families…

Elinborg Lützen

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

Unveiled in 2019, the bronze statue of Elinborg Lützen holds a special place in Faroese history as the first statue of a woman in the Faroe Islands. The artwork was…

Dropin – A Memorial in Svínoy

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

Dropin (The Drop) is a memorial sculpture created by Faroese artist Edvard Fuglø, unveiled in 2019 in the village of Svínoy, one of the Faroe Islands’ most remote settlements. The…

Húkurin

Anni Midjord April 9, 2025 No Comments

The unveiling of the world’s largest cap (húkur) in Klaksvík on August 19, 2010, marked the arrival of a significant new landmark that celebrated the town’s maritime heritage. The statue,…

Kópakonan

Anni Midjord April 8, 2025 No Comments

The statue of the Seal Woman was made by the Faroese sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen and was raised in Mikladalur on the island of Kalsoy on 1 August, 2014. The statue is…

Kunoy’s Exotic Animal Home

Anni Midjord April 3, 2025 No Comments

Kunoy is not your typical animal park or zoo; it’s a private home where you’ll be welcomed into a world filled with exotic animals that you don’t usually get to…

Birds of the Faroe Islands

Anni Midjord April 2, 2025 No Comments

Explore the fascinating world of birds in the Faroe Islands with our detailed brochure. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or simply curious about the local wildlife, this guide offers valuable…

Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of the 62 churches in the Faroe Islands. Our comprehensive leaflet offers both historical insights and practical information, making it an essential guide…

Month: April 2025

Maður við línustampi – Man with a Line Tub

J.F. Kjølbro

Kvinna við róðrið – Woman at the Oars

Elinborg Lützen

Dropin – A Memorial in Svínoy

Húkurin

Kópakonan

Kunoy’s Exotic Animal Home

Birds of the Faroe Islands

Churches of the Faroe Islands