Author: Anni Midjord

The Gerðar Memorial

Anni Midjord April 11, 2025 No Comments

Above Oyravegur in Klaksvík stands the Gerðar Memorial. The town erected the stone monument on 12 March 1945. It honours the victims of two devastating avalanches that struck the settlement…

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The Skarð Memorial

Anni Midjord April 11, 2025 No Comments

The Skarð Memorial – Remembering a Lost Village In the abandoned village of Skarð on the island of Kunoy, a powerful memorial honours a tragic chapter in Faroese history. The…

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Statue in Klaksvík Roundabout

Anni Midjord April 11, 2025 No Comments

In 2007, Klaksvík unveiled a distinctive sculpture in one of its central roundabouts. Local artist and metalworker Heðin Ferjá Heldarskarð, only 28 years old at the time, designed and created…

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Kavarin á Hellisenda

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

Perched above the rocky shore of Borðoyarvík in Klaksvík, the sculpture Kavarin á Hellisenda (“The Diver at Hellisenda”) honours a remarkable chapter in local history. The statue depicts a diver…

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Maður við línustampi

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

In Klaksvík, the statue Maður við línustampi (“Man with a Line Tub”) pays tribute to the longline fishing tradition that has shaped the town for generations. For decades, longline fishing…

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J.F. Kjølbro

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J.F. Kjølbro – A Pioneer of Klaksvík The bronze statue of J.F. Kjølbro stands at Biskupsstøð in Klaksvík. This location marks the place where he began his business ventures in…

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Kvinna við róðrið

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In Víkunum, Klaksvík, the statue Kvinna við róðrið (“Woman at the Oars”) honours the strength and resilience of Faroese women. The monument recognises the quiet heroism of those who held…

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Elinborg Lützen

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

In 2019, Klaksvík unveiled a bronze statue of Elinborg Lützen. The monument marked what would have been her 100th birthday. At the same time, it became the first statue of…

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Dropin

Anni Midjord April 10, 2025 No Comments

In 2019, Faroese artist Edvard Fuglø unveiled Dropin (The Drop) in the village of Svínoy. Svínoy is one of the most remote settlements in the Faroe Islands. Therefore, the location…

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Húkurin

Anni Midjord April 9, 2025 No Comments

The World’s Largest Cap (Húkur) – A Maritime Landmark in Klaksvík On 19 August 2010, Klaksvík unveiled the world’s largest cap (húkur). With this event, the town gained a striking…

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