Experience Nólsoy

Discover Nólsoy’s unique blend of nature, history, and local culture.

Home to one of the world’s largest colonies of storm petrels and the iconic puffin, the island is a paradise for birdwatchers.

Explore its rich heritage through adventurer Ove Joensen’s legacy, Jens-Kjeld Jensen’s nature studies, and traditional crafts at Heimavirkið and Vevstovan.

Whether hiking, wildlife spotting, or immersing yourself in island life, Nólsoy offers an unforgettable experience.

The Handycraft Shop in Nólsoy

Homeknitted articles made by locals Heimavirkið, The Village Handi…

Tórshavn

Vevstovan in Nólsoy

Vevstovan in Nólsoy Come to Nólsoy and spin your own thread from f…

Maggie´s Café

Maggies Makes Music Magic! Maggies Café is a cosy spot in Nólsoy, …

The village museum: Húsini við Brunn

The Village Museum – Húsini við Brunn Brunnhúsini, the oldest part…

Ovasavn

The Ova Museum in Nólsoy will open to the public in the spring of …

Birdlife in Nólsoy

The Storm Petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)

One of the largest colonies of Storm Petrels in the world is located in Nólsoy, with an estimated 100,000 pairs. Some estimates suggest that nowhere else in the world are there as many Storm Petrels as in this area.

In Faroese, this bird is known as Drunnhvíti.

Read more about the Storm Petrels and a Storm Petrel tour here.

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

The Atlantic Puffin is a seabird of the North Atlantic. Around 550,000 pairs nest in the Faroe Islands. Recognizable by its colorful beak, it feeds on fish like herring and capelin, as well as krill and squid. The oldest recorded puffin was 68 years old.

Puffins nest in mid-May, digging deep burrows or finding shelter under rocks and cliffs.

In Faroese, this bird is known as Lundi.

Read more about the Atlantic Puffin here.

Wheelbarrow

In many cities, you can borrow a bicycle, but in Nólsoy, you can borrow a wheelbarrow.

Wheelbarrows don’t pollute, they don’t make noise – and they’re just cozier.

Four wheelbarrows can be found at Klivurnar, and three are located right by the grocery store.

Visitors are welcome to borrow a wheelbarrow to transport their luggage.

The wheelbarrows are beautiful and colorful, so they are not meant for carrying sand or similar materials.

We assume that people will return them to their place after use.

Dip in Nólsoy

Planning to Take a Dip in Nólsoy?

In Nólsoy, it is becoming increasingly common for people to head down to the beach for a dip. There are also groups and individuals who cross the fjord to swim in the sea.

On the Tórshavn Municipality website www.torshavn.fo, you can find information about water quality at the locations in the municipality where people swim and take dips. You can also get useful tips on how to check water quality yourself.

There are public restrooms at the harbor and in the middle of the village, where you can change.