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Self-guided Tour Rebellion in Klaksvik in the 1950ies
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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' mos...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
MP3 player or Tell Me North APP
Headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Biskupstorg
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.
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Entry ticket for the House of Nólsoya-Páll and the Church is only applied for group tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Self-guided Tour Rebellion in Klaksvik in the 1950ies
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About
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' mos...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
MP3 player or Tell Me North APP
Headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Biskupstorg
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.
Return
Itinerary
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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 minutes
2
Klaksvík Hospital
Stop 2: Klaksvík Hospital
10 minutes
3
Klaksviksvegur
Stop 3: The Yellow Doctor’s House
10 minutes
4
Klaksviksvegur
Stop 4: Klaksvík Museum (or the Old Monopoly Store)
10 minutes
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 minutes
6
56 Klaksvíksvegur
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
7
Húkurin
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
8
Borðoyarvík
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
9
Heygavegur
Stop 9: The failed Injunction
PS. This is a walking episode without a designated stop.
10
Áhugafelagið Nólsoyar Páll
Stop 10: Parkeston
From here you can see most the bay and imagine the incredible events told in the 10th episode.
11
Ferjulega
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
12
Skúlin á Ziskatrøð
Stop 12: Bomb Attacks
From this location you will hear about exploding bombs and bomb attempts.
10 minutes
13
KFUM&K í Klaksvík
Stop 13: The court cases
10 minutes
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.
