Activity Faroe Islands

Self-guided Tour Rebellion in Klaksvik in the 1950ies

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Self-guided Tour Rebellion in Klaksvik in the 1950ies — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Self-guided Tour Rebellion in Klaksvik in the 1950ies, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Tell Me North self-guided audiotours in Klaksvik

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: MP3 player or Tell Me North APP
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Headphones

Itinerary

Visit Nordoy

5 min

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.
Stop 2

10 min

Stop 2: Klaksvík Hospital
Stop 3

10 min

Stop 3: The Yellow Doctor’s House
Stop 4

10 min

Stop 4: Klaksvík Museum (or the Old Monopoly Store)
Atlantis Cinema Bio

5 min

Stop 5: Unsuccessful negotiations.

Atlantis Bio, which no longer is a cinema, held the first public meeting about the Rebellion.
Stop 6

10 min

Stop 6: The old Spinning Mill

The upper-floor of the building, which is closed-off, is the main stage for episode 6.
Stop 7

10 min

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.
Stop 8

10 min

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.
Stop 9

Passing by

Stop 9: The failed Injunction

PS. This is a walking episode without a designated stop.
Stop 10

Passing by

Stop 10: Parkeston

From here you can see most the bay and imagine the incredible events told in the 10th episode.
Stop 11

10 min

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
Stop 12

10 min

Stop 12: Bomb Attacks

From this location you will hear about exploding bombs and bomb attempts.
Stop 13

10 min

Stop 13: The court cases
Christianskirkjan

10 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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