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VOLume 1 summer 2015 29 ■ For more information, please contact: ...or: 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 BUS TOURS: Sumba: On this special bus tour to Sumba, the southern­ most village on Suðuroy, we stop in Vágur to savour an extraordinary bit of sea coast known as Vágseiði, as well as the woollen mill, Ulla­ virkið, which designs and manufactures knitwear only using Farose wool. Further south, we visit the site near Lopra of the geological test well. We experience the dramatic vista of Beinisvørð, the 469 metre high promontory, and linger in Akraberg at the lighthouse. HIKING: Hvannhagi: With a breath­ taking view of Líttla Dímun and Stóra 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 walkup 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 approximately 1 ½ 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 Bremer­ holm in Copenhagen. They used a cave higher up on the mountain for drying the mutton, hence the names given to the caves, Kaspars cave and the Meat cave. We will visit both. The area, Blæðing, is very special, strewn with large stones. RAPELLING: Rapelling at Norðbergseiði. In Hvalba you have the chance to try the old tradition of »síging« where you will be lowered down the Norðbergs­ eiði cliff west of Hvalba, just as the Faroese have done for centuries as the catch 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. 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. EXCURSIONS IN SUÐUROY explore the islands Lítla Dímun