FACILITIES IN THE VILLAGES Sandvík 85 inh. Hvalba 635 inh. Tvøroyri/Trongisvágur 855/514 inh. SHOPPING CENTRE
Øravík / Øravíkarlíð 44 / 70 inh. Famjin 101 inh. Vágur 1.326 inh. SHOPPING CENTRE
Lopra 85 inh. Sumba 251 inh. Hov 118 inh. Porkeri 311 inh.
SUMMER EVENTS AND FESTIVALS For many years Suðuroy has been the only island in the Faroes that celebrates Midsummer’s Day. The two main towns alternate in hosting the festival which attracts many guests from all over the country. The rowing races are an important part of the festival and the programme of events is as extensive and varied as at the other festivals around the country.
SUÐUROY, L.DÍMUN
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EXCURSIONS IN SUÐUROY BUS TOURS Sumba: On this special bus tour to Sumba, the southernmost village on Suðuroy, we stop in Vágur to savour an extraordinary bit of sea coast known as Vágseiði, as well as the woollen mill, Ullavirkið, which designs and manu factures knitwear using only Faroese wool. Further south, we visit the site near Lopra of the geological test well. We experience the dramatic vista of Beinisvørð, the 469 metres high promontory, and linger in Akraberg at the lighthouse. HIKING Hvannhagi: With a breathtaking view of Lítli and Stóri Dímun, Hvannhagi is located north of Tvøroyri. Besides being one of the most beautiful and distinctive places in the Faroe Islands, Hvannhagi is a very interesting place as regards geology. Walking in Fámjin: An easy walk in Fámjin. We visit the church first, where the original Faroese flag hangs, as we listen to exciting stories about the church and village. We then walk up to Kirkjuvatn and continue on to the beautiful viewpoint “Nev” where we have the chance to enjoy the fantastic
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view of the steep west coast. The whole tour takes approx. 1½ hours. Kasparshól, near Sumba: Tour to the Kaspar cave and Meat cave where the brothers Kaspar and Sjúrður lived, having escaped from the fort in Tórshavn in the 18th century. They were jailed having been accused of stealing sheep and were to be sent to Bremerholm in Copenhagen. They used a cave higher up on the mountain for drying the mutton, hence the names given to the caves, Kaspar cave and the Meat cave. We will visit both. The area, Blæðing, is very special, strewn with large white stones.
VISIT TO THE LOCAL ART GALLERY Gallery Oyggin arranges art shows by well known Faroese and Nordic artists. It is open Tuesday - Sunday from 14.00-18.00. The owner of the gallery also arranges art tours.
RAPELLING Rapelling at Norðbergseiði. In Hvalba you have the chance to try the old tradition of “síging” where you will be lowered down the Norðbergseiði cliff west of Hvalba, just as the Faroese have done for centuries as they catch the birds.
For more information about all the tours, please contact the tourist information:
BIRD TRIPS Akraberg has a wonderfully rich bird life and tours can be arranged with a bird enthusiast from Sumba. You will need to bring your own binoculars. Contact the Tourist Information in Vágur for more details and booking.
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EXOTIC DAY TRIP TO LÍTLA DÍMUN This exotic tour is only made once a year. The trip starts by boat from Hvalba or by helicopter from Tvøroyri. A fantastic experience of the island’s nature, witnessing birds and sheep. It is possible to stay overnight under primitive conditions.
Kunningarstovan in Tvøroyri Tel. +298 372480, fax +298 371814 sout-inf@post.olivant.fo, www.visitsuduroy.fo
Kunningarstovan in Vágur Tel. +298 374342, fax +298 374442 infovag@post.olivant.fo, www.visitsuduroy.fo