FACILITIES IN THE VILLAGES Sandvík 87 inh. Hvalba 628 inh. Tvøroyri/Trongisvágur 824/494 inh.
fighting songs and stories from their forefathers, about the Frisians in Akraberg, the troll girl Títil-Táta, the Harga brothers and Barbara the witch, plus more modern stories about the local poet Poul F.
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Hiking and Faroe Islands southernmost point ■ At the
Øravík / Øravíkarlíð 30 / 60 inh. Famjin 87 inh. Vágur 1.325 inh. SHOPPING CENTRE
Lopra 88 inh. Sumba 240 inh. Hov 109 inh. Porkeri 306 inh.
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end of the way are the lighthouse, the keeper’s house and other outbuildings. This is a popular place to start several of the walking tours around the island, many of which go all the way to Sandvík. Five kilometres south of the lighthouse at Akraberg is the rock formation known as Munkurin, this is the most southerly point of the Faroe Islands.
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, and we visit the modest Ruth Smith museum with few yet amazing things on view. 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.
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.
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 view of the steep west coast. The whole tour takes approx. 1½ hours.
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. 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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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. 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. For more information about all the tours, please contact the tourist information: Visit Suðuroy, Tvøroyri Tel. +298 611080, fax +298 371814 info@tvoroyri.fo, www.visitsuduroy.fo or Visit Suðuroy, Vágur Tel. +298 239390, info@vagur.fo, www.visitsuduroy.fo