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09/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 10:29
New member: Vagar Seaports
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 18:07 by ce-press
Vagar island in the Faroe Islands has two ports: one in Midvagur, and one in Sorvagur. These are marketed as Vagar Seaports and are primarily focused on expedition ships.
Midvagur has two quaysides: Quay A has a length of 145m and depth of 7m, while Quay B is 145m and 9m respectively. Tidal movement is about 1.5m to 1.8m.
In Sorvagur the focus is on anchorage. "Although it is possible to dock at the harbour, we recommend anchorage by the islet Tindholmur," explains Bryndis i Dali, development manager, Visit Vagar. "From here you can sail with dinghies to Bour or Sorvagur, provided by a local company, with experienced skippers that know the currents and skerries of the bay."
For the past 20 years or so, the island has experienced an increase in cruise passengers that arrive by bus from other islands. "Now we have decided to open our ports for cruise vessels to embark in the island and thereby explore the island and its offers by foot, instead of from a bus," she adds.
"Visiting our ports is a sustainable choice as you support the local community financially and socially, in addition to spending less time travelling by bus during your visit."
Vagar has a wealth of different opportunities for passengers from puffins to hiking paths, from its rich history to local hospitality and to its easily accessible natural wonders teaming with wildlife.
A snapshot of what is on offer includes The War Museum, which tells the little-known role the Faroe Islands played in the war when 8,000 British soldiers were stationed on Vagar. They brought with them a culture that was previously unknown to the islanders.
On the other hand, legend has it that Trollkonufingur is the finger of a witch that came to throw the Faroe Islands to Iceland. When she came to the sea south of Vagar, the sun came up and she was turned into stone and fell into the ocean. The 3 km trail to the viewpoint is everyone.
The church of Sandavgur is the oldest Faroese church that is both designed and built by Faroe islanders. Begun in 1914, during World War I, it was ready to use on April 29, 1917.
Villagers from Bour can share their history and their home with passengers and even offer home baked goodies with a cup of coffee along the way.
Midvagur has two quaysides: Quay A has a length of 145m and depth of 7m, while Quay B is 145m and 9m respectively. Tidal movement is about 1.5m to 1.8m.
In Sorvagur the focus is on anchorage. "Although it is possible to dock at the harbour, we recommend anchorage by the islet Tindholmur," explains Bryndis i Dali, development manager, Visit Vagar. "From here you can sail with dinghies to Bour or Sorvagur, provided by a local company, with experienced skippers that know the currents and skerries of the bay."
For the past 20 years or so, the island has experienced an increase in cruise passengers that arrive by bus from other islands. "Now we have decided to open our ports for cruise vessels to embark in the island and thereby explore the island and its offers by foot, instead of from a bus," she adds.
"Visiting our ports is a sustainable choice as you support the local community financially and socially, in addition to spending less time travelling by bus during your visit."
Vagar has a wealth of different opportunities for passengers from puffins to hiking paths, from its rich history to local hospitality and to its easily accessible natural wonders teaming with wildlife.
A snapshot of what is on offer includes The War Museum, which tells the little-known role the Faroe Islands played in the war when 8,000 British soldiers were stationed on Vagar. They brought with them a culture that was previously unknown to the islanders.
On the other hand, legend has it that Trollkonufingur is the finger of a witch that came to throw the Faroe Islands to Iceland. When she came to the sea south of Vagar, the sun came up and she was turned into stone and fell into the ocean. The 3 km trail to the viewpoint is everyone.
The church of Sandavgur is the oldest Faroese church that is both designed and built by Faroe islanders. Begun in 1914, during World War I, it was ready to use on April 29, 1917.
Villagers from Bour can share their history and their home with passengers and even offer home baked goodies with a cup of coffee along the way.