Nólsoy
Nólsoy [ nœlsɪ ] (Danish Nolsø, literally probably needle Island) is a small island of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, at the same time is there the same fishing village. Nolsøe is a derived thereof Faroese family name. According to legend, NOL was the man, who settled on the island as the first name, therefore, would mean Nólsoy island of the NOL. The island is home to the world's largest colony of storm petrel (hydro pelagicus ).
- Number of peaks: 4
- Municipality: Tórshavnar municipal
- Football club: NIF Nólsoy
Geography
Nólsoy Located five kilometers from the bay of the capital Tórshavn. The strait between the capital and the island is called Nólsoyarfjørður.
The island extends over nine kilometers from south-southeast to north -northwest. Is the large lighthouse on the southern tip Bordan.
From Tórshavn from you if you have a sea view, getting a look at Nólsoy. It runs several times daily ferry ( Strandfaraskip Landsins ), and there are almost no cars on the A -site island.
The village Nólsoy lies on an isthmus separating the mountain in the south of the flat terrain in the north ( Stongin ). This isthmus can be submerged at particularly violent Oststürmen talk of the surf. At the same time the island in such cases is an important breakwater, which has made many locals consider that the capital Tórshavn in their relatively unfavorable bay at all possible.
Because of its relatively remote location was Nólsoy always as " outer island " (see Útoyggjar ). Since the incorporation in the municipality Tórshavn January 1, 2005 this special place and promotion related falls away.
Life
In the village you can breathe in the contrast between the near- island metropolis and a picturesque fishing village. The entrance to the harbor is decorated with a portal from sperm whale jaw bone. Characteristic are the small boat houses with their Färöbooten.
The community Nólsoy is relatively vital. From the outer islands where there is only one place, it is the most populous. This is due to the proximity to the capital and the local jobs. Accordingly, the residents commute daily by private boat or ferry back and forth. However, the zenith of 350 residents in 1970 has been exceeded long.
Tourism
Nólsoy is well suited for walking on the old trail over the summit of Eggjarklettur the lighthouse. Often the mountain is shrouded in fog but what makes an enduring at the lighthouse necessary.
The most famous of the sights Nólsoys is undoubtedly the white gate made of whalebone, which was erected at the harbor. Past several well-preserved old houses can be reached from here soon the church built in 1863. It replaces an earlier building dating from the 17th century, which was demolished in 1862.
Interesting are also the ruins of the medieval settlement Korndalur that about one kilometer south of the village are located on both sides of the trail to Eggjarklettur. The name means Korntal and could be indicative of previous cereal crops to be Nólsoy. Korndalur was the first place on Nólsoy where people settled permanently and is said to have originally consisted of 18 houses. The first church on Nólsoy was not here, but in a " Eggjagerði " said region in the northeast of the island. From the 15th century Korndalur was gradually abandoned by its inhabitants, because more and more people moved to the area now occupied by the village Nólsoy. The first house that was built there, was named Nýggjastova what New office means. For about 200 years passed the villages Korndalur and Nólsoy simultaneously. In the 17th century, however, was Korndalur depopulated and fell into disrepair. Even today, foundations and walls of ten different sizes, some round and some square buildings are clearly visible. They are remarkably close to each other. The largest of them, formerly a rune stone is said to have been standing next to the one named " Prinsessutoftir " since the announcement temporarily lived a Scottish princess after here.
In the village there is the Café Nólsoy ( Kaffistovan í Nólsoy ) as the only gastronomic organization that is also a simple hotel is at the same time. For lower budgets, there is a campsite here.
A special attraction is the annual Ovastevna early / mid-August, a popular festival in honor of Ove Joensen. The proceeds will go into the construction of the local swimming pool.
The residents here Jens Kjeld Jensen Danish ornithologist stuffs not only birds, but also organizes night walks to the famous petrel colony (see links). The petrel is called in Faroese drunnhviti and is the smallest seabird in the world. At the same breed nowhere else on earth so many petrels as on Nólsoy.
But many other representatives of Faroese birds encountered here, such as the puffins. From Tórshavn is the next bird cliffs and gentle reason alone worth a day trip. However, an overnight stay is required for nocturnal petrels.
Personalities
- Nólsoyar Páll - National Hero
- Steffan Danielsen - Painter
- Ove Joensen - adventurer
- Terji Rasmussen - Rock Musician
- Jens Kjeld Jensen - Biologist