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VOLUME 5 SUMMER 2019 30 ■ FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: ...OR: VisitSuðuroy - Tvøroyri Tel. +298 611080 - Fax +298 371814 info@tvoroyri.fo www.visitsuduroy.fo VisitSuðuroy - Vágur Tel. +298 239390 info@vagur.fo www.visitsuduroy.fo 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. Further south, we visit the site near Lopra of the geological well site. If the weather isn’t foggy we experience the dramatic vista of Beinis vørð , the 469 metre high promontory, and linger in Akraberg at the lighthouse. The tour also includes a stop at the Ruth Smith museum, which displays works of one of the most well known artists in the Faroe Islands, and at the wooden Porkeri church from 1847 with a turf roof. The trip can also be arranged with a taxi tailored to the travellers’ interests as well as the weather conditions. HIKING: Hvannhagi: With a breath- taking view of Lítla 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 fascinating geological location. Walking in Fámjin: An easy walk in Fámjin. We visit the church first, where the original Faroese flag hangs, and 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 an hour and a half. 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 the prison Bremerholm 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. A visit to Kolnámið: In Hvalba is the only place on the Faroe Islands, where you can still find coal mining operations. Brown coal has been extracted from the mines since the 1770s. but now only one mine is active. This tour is arranged by request. Please contact VisitSuduroy to arrange a tour. We will visit both. The area, Blæðing, is very special, strewn with large stones. 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 of well-known Faroese and Nordic artists. It is open Tuesday – Sunday from 14.00 – 18.00. The owner of the gallery also arranges art courses in Suðuroy. ADVENTURE SPORTS: If you like adventure sports and outdoor activities these are readily available in Suðuroy. OUTDOOR.FO: www.outdoor.fo offers unforgettable and fun adventure tours in the Faroe Islands that demand you to step out of your comfort zone. Among the many options of adventures activities is firstclass sightseeing tour onboard a state of the art RIB Boat. The RIB boat is sea strong and has enormous amount of power, which makes it possible to sail to and in places, most people would only dream of. RIB tours can easily be combined with cliff jumping and swimming through caves. Another option is guided kayak tours suitable for everybody whether it is your first time and you want to paddle in calm water or you are an advanced paddler and want challenging tours. Rappelling is the activity of descending from an object by rope. There are numerous rappelling locations across the islands ranging from fun and easy terrain to challenging high cliffs. There are more activities to choose from on the website www.outdoor.fo where you can also book your tour. ACTIONBOAT.FO: Another exciting option if you want to experience the thrill of exploring the island by sea in a fast RIB boat is Actionboat. fo. Explore the spectacular nature on the west of side of Suðuroy, as the RIB board races underneath the high cliffs of the island which is home to thousands of birds. Tours are being arranged from the months of May to September. For more information and booking of tours visit actionboat.fo EXCURSIONS IN SUÐUROY Lítla Dímun EXPLORE THE ISLANDS