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Historic sights in Nólsoy

Welcome to Nólsoy – A Small Island Full of History and Stories

Nólsoy is a small island just a short trip from Tórshavn, but it feels like stepping into another world.

Here, you can find old ruins from the Middle Ages, stories about whalers and sea battles, and even a place where people once hid from pirates.

The island has strong traditions, from the famous Nólsoyar Páll, who fought against the Danish trade monopoly, to the artist Steffan Danielsen, who painted Nólsoy from every angle.

You can also visit the old lighthouses, walk through the quiet village, or just enjoy the peaceful nature.

Nólsoy is a place where history and everyday life mix together in a special way.

Nólsoy: Wall of Fame

Steffan Danielsen

Steffan Danielsen was a renowned painter, born on September 3, 1922, in Nólsoy and passed away on May 28, 1976.

Many consider Steffan to be the most distinctive Faroese painter of all time.

Self-taught, he painted Nólsoy from every angle and perspective.

More about Steffan Danielsen can be found in the book of the same name by Kinna Poulsen and John Kruse Dalsgarð and you can experience some of his painting at The National Gallery of the Faroe Islands

Nólsoyar Páll

Nólsoyar Páll built Royndin Fríða, the first ship constructed in the Faroe Islands since the Viking Age. He is known for his struggle against the trade monopoly and Danish officials. Furthermore, Nólsoyar Páll is the most renowned táttayrkjari (ballad poet) in the Faroe Islands and authored works such as Fuglakvæði, Jákup á Møn, and Fruntatátt.

There is also a Nólsoyar Pálls memorial stone that was erected in 2006 on the island of Nólsoy

Ove Joensen

Ove became widely known when he kissed the Little Mermaid on August 11, 1986, at Langelinie in Copenhagen, after rowing solo for 41 days from Nólsoy.

In 1984 and 1985, he successfully rowed all the way to Shetland in an attempt to reach Denmark.

Ove was born on December 3, 1948, in Tórshavn and passed away on November 26, 1987.

But Ove was much more than “just” the man who rowed to Denmark. He was an adventurer and visited many countries around the world. For a time, he was a close friend of the famous Forbes, whom we know from Forbes Magazine.

In Nólsoy, the Ovastevna festival is held every August to honor the memory of Ove Joensen.

In Nólsoy, you can visit the Ovasavn, where Ove’s boat is displayed and where you can hear the full story of Ove.

Jens Kjeld Jensen

Jens-Kjeld Jensen is a self-taught ornithologist, zoologist, entomologist, and naturalist. Originally from Denmark, he has lived in Nólsoy, Faroe Islands, since 1970 with his partner, Marita Gulklett.

Renowned as a bird taxidermist, he is also an expert on Faroese birds, insects, and plants. His work includes discovering new species and maintaining a garden of Faroese willow species.

Jens-Kjeld has published several books on Faroese wildlife and was awarded the M. A. Jacobsen Cultural Award (2012) and the Nordic Council’s Environment Prize (2020). In 2015, he was named honorary doctor by the University of the Faroe Islands.

You can contact Jens-Kjeld by calling +298 327064 or by visiting www.jenskjeld.info.

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