Public Statues and Memorials
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The island of Borðoy
Jógvan Waagstein
Statue | Klaksvík | 2019
A tribute to Jógvan Waagstein, a local teacher, composer, and painter known for his work in Faroese music and art.
Elinborg Lützen
Statue | Klaksvík | 2019 by. Hans Pauli Olsen
This bronze statue honors Elinborg Lützen, the first Faroese woman to be commemorated in sculpture. Born in Klaksvík in 1919, she was a pioneering graphic artist known for her linocut prints and lifelong dedication to art.
Fiskimenn á fiskastykkinum
Fishermen on the Fish-Drying Grounds
Sculpture | Klaksvík | 2006 by. Archibald Black & Ólavur Samson
This sculpture honors the fishermen and fish workers who helped shape Klaksvík’s way of life. It stands on one of the town’s last traditional fishdrying grounds, serving as a reminder of the hard work and history tied to coastal fishing.
Sculpture | Klaksvík | 2010 by. Jacob Oluf á Lakjuni & Anfinn Isaksen
This nearly 6-meter sculpture of a Faroese cap honors Klaksvík’s deep maritime heritage. Unveiled during Faroese Seaman’s Day, it stands as a proud symbol of the town’s connection to the sea and the people who built their lives around it.
J.F.
Kjølbro
Statue | Klaksvík | 1999 by. Hans Pauli Olsen
This bronze statue honors J.F. Kjølbro, a key figure in Klaksvík’s history who founded the town’s largest company and helped establish Norðoya Sparikassi. It stands where his business journey began, symbolizing his lasting impact on local industry and community life.
Kavarin á Hellisenda
The Diver at Hellisenda
Sculpture | Klaksvík | 2021 by. Archibald Black
This sculpture honors the local swimmers who, starting in 1938, dove into the cold sea year-round from this very spot. Poised on the original platform, the statue is a tribute to Faroese courage, tradition, and love for the sea.
Kvinna við róðrið
Woman at the Oars
Statue | Klaksvík | 2021 by. Friðjof Joensen
This statue honors the strength and role of Faroese women who kept families and communities going while men were at sea. Rowing the boat, she symbolizes both physical effort and emotional resilience rooted in coastal life.
Maður við línustampi
Man with a Line Tub
Statue | Klaksvík | 2005 by. Archibald Black & Ólavur Samson
This statue honors the longline fishing tradition that shaped Klaksvík’s identity. It shows a fisherman with a line tub and stands near the harbor, where fishing boats still reflect the town’s deep connection to the sea.
Klaksvík Roundabout Sculpture
Sculpture | Klaksvík | 2007 by. Heðin Ferjá Heldarskarð
This artwork features four stone pillars representing Klaksvík’s traditional neighborhoods, connected by a steel structure shaped like a Faroese rowing boat. It symbolizes the town’s unity, history, and seafaring heritage.
Memorial in Vágstún al | Klaksvík | 1943
This memorial honors the 19 crew members lost when the schooner Fossánes disappeared in a storm in 1938. Featuring symbols of faith, hope, and love, it stands as a tribute to the courage and resilience of Klaksvík’s seafaring community.
Northern Isles Monument
Monument | Klaksvík | 1983 by. Fríðjof
Joensen
This stainless steel monument features six peaks representing the six Northern Isles. Unveiled for Klaksvík’s 75th anniversary as a municipality, it honors the unity and shared history of the region’s islands and their traditional assembly site in Vágstún.
The Stone Monument at Kommunubrekkan
Monument | Klaksvík | 1987 by.
Árni Jacobsen
This simple yet elegant stone monument was created during the redevelopment of Kommunubrekkan. Water flows gently through drilled holes into a pool below, symbolizing harmony between nature and infrastructure. It serves as a quiet focal point in the newly landscaped urban space.
Minnisvarðin Uppi í Grundum
The Gerðar Avalanche Memorial al | Klaksvík | 1945
This stone memorial commemorates the tragic avalanches of March 12, 1745 and March 12, 1765 that struck the original settlement of Gerðar. Erected exactly 200 years after the second disaster, it stands as the only visible reminder of the lives lost and the community that once lived there.
Varðin undir Fossum
The Cairn at Fossum Landmark | Klaksvík | 2008 by. Heðin Ferjá Heldarskarð
This modern cairn, built from reclaimed local stone, serves as both a symbolic and functional guidepost. Inspired by traditional Faroese wayfinding cairns, it marks Klaksvík’s growth while honoring its heritage—illuminated by blue lights and crowned with a ring of unity.
This memorial honors the seven men lost at sea on Tollak’s Mass Day in 1913, a tragedy that led to the village of Skarð being abandoned. It stands as a powerful reminder of loss and resilience amidst
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Kunoy
Haraldssund
Syðradalur Húsar
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Trøllanesi
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The island of Kalsoy
James Bond’s Gravestone
Memorial | Kallur | 2022
Near the Kallur Lighthouse stands a unique gravestone marking the fictional death of James Bond in No Time to Die (2021). Filmed on Kalsoy, the dramatic finale gave this Faroese location global fame.
Kópakonan
The Seal Woman Statue | Mikladalur | 2014 by. Hans Pauli Olsen
This striking statue depicts the legendary Seal Woman, who was captured by a man from Mikladalur but later escaped to the sea, cursing the village. It symbolizes one of the Faroe Islands’ most powerful and enduring folktales.
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Marjunar Hav
Marjun’s Lifting Stone
Memorial Mural | Mikladalur
This 287.5 kg stone is tied to the legend of Marjun, a young maid who lifted it as a final act of defiance before her tragic fate. It stands today as a symbol of strength, courage, and Faroese folklore.
Memorial in Syðradalur Memorial | Syðradalur | 2000
This stone monument honors those with ties to Syðradalur who lost their lives at sea or on land. It stands as a peaceful tribute, funded by the Andreas Eliasen Memorial Fund.
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The island of Svínoy
Dropin
al | Svínoy | 2019
by. Edvard Fuglø
A polished steel droplet set in nature, Dropin honors 52 people from Svínoy lost to sea and tragedy. Reflecting sky and soul, it invites personal meaning—tear, wave, dewdrop—while symbolizing
