Norska Løva
Die Nordische Löwe (The Norwegian Lion), also known as Norska Løva and Norske Løve, was a large, three-masted frigate with 36…
Ormur, the feared farmer from Skála
Ormur was a big and strong man, who owned much land and many sheep. He is said to have stolen sheep from neighbouring farmers because he refused to eat his own
Funningur and Grímur Kamban
Legend has it that Irish monks were the first people to set foot in the Faroe Islands, only to be…
Grímur Kamban
Legend has it that Irish monks were the first people to set foot in the Faroe Islands, only to be kicked out by Norwegian Vikings.
Rinkusteinar – the rocking stones
The village Oyndarfjørður is famous for its two rinkusteinar, or rocking stones.
Marmennilin in Elduvík
Marmennil is a creature that is said to live at the bottom of the sea. He looks like a human but is smaller and has long fingers.
