Self-guided Tour Rebellion in Klaksvik in the 1950ies

Overview

Explore Klaksvík's rebellion through MP3 players or the Tell Me North app. Enjoy the tour at your pace, whether on foot, by car, bus, or public transport. Listen while exploring or at a local café, giving you flexibility while learning about Klaksvík's rebellion. In the 1950s, Klaksvík, typically peaceful, became a warzone with military ships, armed police, locals, bombs, power outages, and bloodhounds. Central to the story is a beloved doctor with a hidden past, fiercely defended by the locals. This gripping tale unveils conflicts among locals, Klaksvík, Tórshavn, and Denmark, offering unique insight into Faroese history and politics, still relevant today. Discover The Faroe Islands' most remarkable incident right here in Klaksvík.

Itinerary

1. Visit Nordoy

   Stop 1: Klaksvík develops If you have an MP3 player fetch it at Visit Norðoy and walk to Klaksvík Hospital and start when ready. If you use the Tell Me North app, walk towards Klaksvík Hospital and start when ready.

   · 5 min

2. Stop 2: Klaksvík Hospital

   · 10 min

3. Stop 3: The Yellow Doctor’s House

   · 10 min

4. Stop 4: Klaksvík Museum (or the Old Monopoly Store)

   · 10 min

5. Atlantis Cinema Bio

   Stop 5: Unsuccessful negotiations. Atlantis Bio, which no longer is a cinema, held the first public meeting about the Rebellion.

   · 5 min

6. Stop 6: The old Spinning Mill The upper-floor of the building, which is closed-off, is the main stage for episode 6.

   · 10 min

7. Stop 7: The Palm Sunday confrontation A part of this episode takes place around the bay where Visit Norðoy – the local tourism office – is located, but it’s a little far, and you have a decent view of other places relevant to this episode from where you are now.

   · 10 min

8. Stop 8: The Settlement Proposal If you walk down to the small dock opposite Bónus you can clearly see the local community plantation called Úti í Grøv.

   · 10 min

9. Stop 9: The failed Injunction PS. This is a walking episode without a designated stop.

   · Non-stop passage

10. Stop 10: Parkeston From here you can see most the bay and imagine the incredible events told in the 10th episode.

    · Non-stop passage

11. Stop 11: The Hostage Situation From this location you can see the Klaksvík courtyard, which the 11th episode is about, on the other side of the bay

    · 10 min

12. Stop 12: Bomb Attacks From this location you will hear about exploding bombs and bomb attempts.

    · 10 min

13. Stop 13: The court cases

    · 10 min

14. Christianskirkjan

    Stop 14: After the rebellion in Klaksvik. On this self-guided tour you can stop at the grand, cathredral-looking church in the heart of Klaksvík. The church is very relevant to the rebellion in Klaksvík and is worth a visit on its own after the tour.

    · 10 min

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entry ticket for the House of Nólsoya-Páll and the Church is only applied for group tour
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 100 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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