týsdagur 16. juni 2015síða 76

VOLume 1 summer 2015 28 A trip to Suðuroy starts from Tórshavn with a two-hour mini-cruise trip with the ferry Smyril. The ferry takes both passengers and personal cars if you are renting. On this trip, you will pass islands Sandoy, Skúvoy, Stóra Dímun and Lítla Dímum. You can find the scheduled trips at www. ssl.fo. Suðuroy in a day Suðuroy is the southernmost islands of the country and the island that is furthest away from the capital Welcome to Suðuroy Fámjin After you arrive in Tvøroyri, make your trip down south to Fámjin, the home of the very first Faroese flag, Merkið, located on the church walls. The flag was made in 1919 and was recognized officially as the Faroese flag in 1940 during the World War II. There are two options you can travel to Hov: a drive through the tunnel or a scenic walk following the route »Sóljurutan« around the edge of Hov. This walk leaves several possibilities for stops where you can enjoy the nature and eat your packed lunch while enjoying the sheep, birds, wind and the sound of the sea roaring around you. Hov Before you arrive in Hov, call the local tourist centre to schedule an historic tour through the village. Hov was the home of Hovgrímur, one of the viking chiefs, from which the village is named after as well. Vágur As you drive to Vágur you should go west to »Vásgseiðið«: a beautiful spot on both a sunny summers­day and also on a stormy wintersday. Make the all the way to the edge where you car will take you as close as 20 meters from the edge. From there you can see down on magnificent bird cliffs on Suðuroy’s west side. You can also visit museums and art exhibits in the village. You can see down on magnificent bird cliffs on Suðuroy’s west side explore the islands travel tips Fámjin Ruth Smith Art Museum in Vágur showcases the art works of Ruth Smith (1913-1958) who is one of the most well known artists in the Faroe Islands. The museum is open upon request. Contact Visit Suðuroy for more information. Sumba Drive south to Sumba through the tunnel gjøgnum tunnulin but on your way back, take the old village route »um Hestin«. Sumba is an unusually stunning place, which also has a rich history and sagas about heroes and villains surrounding it. Contact Visit Suðuroy and you will be provided with a guide who will take you on a scenic walk and tell you the story of the white rocks found on the field and the two brothers, both villains, who hid in one of the many caves in the field and why they were able to hide as long as they did before the law caught up to them. If the day is clear you might be able to see all the way to the northern islands on the walk back.