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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you choose the MP3 Player go to Café Fríða during their opening hours to fetch it and start when ready. Remember that you have to hand-in the MP3 player here when the tour is over. If you choose the Tell Me North app, you can download the Tell Me North app and input the access code.
Itinerary
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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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 2: Klaksvík Hospital
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 3: The Yellow Doctor’s House
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 4: Klaksvík Museum (or the Old Monopoly Store)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 5: Unsuccessful negotiations. Atlantis Bio, which no longer is a cinema, held the first public meeting about the Rebellion.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 6: The old Spinning Mill The upper-floor of the building, which is closed-off, is the main stage for episode 6.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop 9: The failed Injunction PS. This is a walking episode without a designated stop.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stop 10: Parkeston From here you can see most the bay and imagine the incredible events told in the 10th episode.
Admission ticket free -
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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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 12: Bomb Attacks From this location you will hear about exploding bombs and bomb attempts.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stop 13: The court cases
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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