Kalsoy: An Extraordinary Island In The Faroe Islands
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Kalsoy Island in the Faroe Islands is probably the most beautiful Island of the archipelago, but with its remote location, you might be put off from visiting Kalsoy. With only one ferry that can take 12 cars and some foot passengers a few times a day, not many experience this extraordinary, island during a visit to the Faroe Islands. Make sure you are one of the few that do visit!
In this video, we'll share our tips to ensure that during your visit to the Faroe Islands, you get the best chance to become one of the few that make it onto Kalsoy Island. Making the epic hike to the Kallur lighthouse will be a highlight as well as visiting Mikladalur, a charming village with turf-roofed houses and the bronze statue of the Seal Women. A famous folklore tale we'll explain during our visit.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit what we think is not only the most beautiful Island in the Faroes but the most extraordinary, jaw-dropping and remarkable place to spend a day.
If you missed part 1 of our 7-day guide to the Faroe Islands, then check out the video here!
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Kalsoy Ferry from Klasvik
04:11 Driving or Bus on Kalsoy Island
06:25 Trollanes
07:24 Hike to Kallur Lighthouse
12:22 Finding James Bond!
12:51 Hike to Trollanes
14:21 Mikladalur
16:10 Seal Woman Folklore
19:23 Getting off the Kalsoy
20:56 Next Time....
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We hope you enjoyed part two of our visit to the Faroe Islands. If you missed part one click here ua-cam.com/video/eO9nHuRpN-g/v-deo.html
If you enjoyed this then you may well like our Isle of Skye videos:-
Part 1 ua-cam.com/video/tAPIuYmmawE/v-deo.html
Part 2 ua-cam.com/video/QniVEEv9lyE/v-deo.html
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Helpful links in the Faroes:-
www.62n.fo/ Car Hire we used
www.ssl.fo/ Bus and Ferry timetables
www.smyril-line.com/ Ferry from Denmark or Iceland
www.estunlar.fo/ Tunnel Toll Costs
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The Highland Scots believed that seals were humans that had passed. Interesting that both cultures believed similar ideas. The landscape looks like it has been carved from the ice age which it probably has. It's stunning. Thank you so much this series is amazing. Take care as always. =-)
Apparently there is also a variation in Ireland. We had never heard of it. The landscape was formed by many volcanic eruptions and probably the ice age as you say. 😊
OMG, what incredibly stunning scenic views! I tried to imagine how peaceful and quiet it would be there, and I would guess at night you could see the Milky Way. Interestingly, that tale of the seal woman is retold for the most part in the Irish movie Secret of Roan Innish. Thank you for taking us on this trip with you through your fabulous videos!
Very interesting that the tale has versions in other countries. We had never heard it before. I am sure without the light pollution you would be able to see it!
Incredible scenery, history and folklore. Thanks for taking us along. Can't wait for the next episode.
So glad you liked it 😊
Your music and sound mix were perfect. I had hope you'd make it to Kalsoy. You guys are my favourite travel filmmakers. Cheers. :o)
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Thank you for a lovely cool afternoon respite from a warm (yet very breezy) day here on the beautiful Pacific NW Coast! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
Beautiful, as always. I enjoyed the tale of the Seal Woman. Thank you!
Same here in Oz re parking in direction of travel, driving across the road to park is a no-no. I see you still do that in the UK, I was horrified! I left there nearly 60 years ago, it was ok then but these days? It gives me the creeps to think about it! Great video, by the way! Cheers.
Parking is so inadequate in the u.k. if you see an empty space you snatch it!
You are right I’m sure. I have been away so long I can’t imagine doing it. We can do a U turn & park if we are lucky, but as you say, parking these days can be a nightmare and I live in a country town! Lol. Best wishes.
Stunning scenery and love the folk lore stories.Thank you for this wonderful series.
Another interesting video and lovely scenery, thank you for sharing.❤
Our pleasure!
Fantastic, breathtaking and unique, everything so enjoyable, thank you so much 🤩
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you.
Absolutely stunning and breathtaking, wow.
Stunning scenery & film & drone work & narrative that did it all justice. How nice to see a welcome cameo by Will too. What jackets were you using ?
These were just regatta jackets nothing special, but worked very well!
Fantastic, really enjoyed travelling with you.
Many thanks!
Ein schönes Fleckchen!!!
Danke für dieses wundervolle Video.
Gern hab ich euch begleitet, memory Seekers 👍👋👋
Vielen Dank, ich freue mich sehr, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat.
That water is absolutely stunning. The color!!!!!❤️
Thank you Simon and Will. Stunning, reminds me of Norway, which I visited last year. You always provide us with some beautiful content. How do you manage to keep up, as I know you two have a day job? I really appreciate your hard work. Take care 🙏
We certainly do struggle sometimes, this was one of our week's holidays. As we go all over the UK on the weekends, it is nice to go abroad for most of our main holidays to see more of the world.
We usually keep a week back for the UK for a series of videos on a particular area, like Yorkshire last year. We'll be doing that later this year but I cannot say where yet, it will be a surprise 😊
@@MemorySeekers looking forward to seeing it 👍
Very nice video, thank you and a beautiful landscape.
Absolutely stunning! Incredible breath taking views @every turn, but quite literally, every step! I always enjoy seeing the animals native or not to each place. So I did enjoy seeing the sheep grazing or laying about all through ur journey. I especially enjoyed the lambs bouncing here & there, lol. The lighthouse trek seemed to be quite the walk. Bravo to u both for trudging through. The lighthouse looked beautiful, perched on top, able to view the sea, the land, its ppl &their sheep, both the rising & setting sun & moon. It can even see the coming of storms. It has the best views of all. I noticed that some of the villagers had thatch roofs. I have a question: u stated on the map that there r zero fueling stations on the island. Where do the locals get their fuel? U also said the road was relatively new, so do the majority of residents even have vehicles? I would imagine they do since they get priority on the ferry. Thank u to u both for sharing ur visit w/us. If I were able to travel, this would definitely be on my go to place!! I truly appreciate y’all so very much. Take care 😉🥰!!
I forgot to mention the story of the Seal Woman. Thank u for sharing the Lore of the area. It helps to really get a “feel” for its ppl. Tragic story though.
It was back in the 80's and yes many do now have cars. I am not sure if they are allowed to keep a can of fuel at home but they would have to go to the mainland to get it, unless they have a system for the islanders? Certainly for tourists there is no where to get fuel.
Виды потресающие.
Конечно есть. Невероятное место!
Absolutely beautiful presentation
Thanks a million, look forward to all your memories.
Our pleasure thanks for watching.
Another perfect & interesting video. Stunning views! Many thanks❤
Many thanks as always! ☺
A most incredible and fascinating journey. So remote, but I guess the locals learn to live with that. Love.y scenery wherever you look. A thougherly beautiful place.
Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
What a beautiful place. It is surreal and almost magical. You two are very lucky to be able to visit such a place. Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. Cheers Ron
Fantastic views ❤ so good of u that u both always give details which is very helpful for one traveling👏 sea views are just breathtaking & the grave, quite peaceful place for hereafter life to rest forever 💙.. no words to describe the beauty or video perfection as always.. loving it 😍
Absolutely stunning - thanks for sharing this unique part of the world!!💕💕
Thankyou Memoryseekers
Marvelous video !
BRAVO SIMON 👍😍⚘🌺🌺🌺🎩💐
Stunning views. Thank you for hiking and sharing the beautiful landscape. The Seal Woman fable is so very sad.
Ferry anxiety is true. 😆 So glad your day on Kalsoy Island was a success. 👏🏾
It's the most amazing place I've visited.
Such a beautiful place. Those views were awesome. What a sad story that was. Looking forward to next video. Thanks for taking me along. Please take care
Another gem thank you we are really enjoying The Faroe Island .
Very remote, beautiful and peaceful!!🤗💫💕
Yes, I got that mixed up in my memory. I was biking around Wight ten years ago and didn't get as far as the Needles, only to regret it when I downloaded photos of it on my computer later on. That would be an appreciated addition to your many videos. The photo I use for my handle here is from Thanet: St. Augustine's cross.
Beautiful!!!! Blessings
One can easily run out of superlatives watching this video. Stunning will have to do. The water is so clear and dark blue...just gorgeous. This island group is a geologists dream! The long, thin shapes of the islands suggest wrinkles in the Earth's crust that have been scoured by ice, wind, and water. Very different from the volcanic cones of Hawaii. Definitely a 'no guard rails' kind of place, so thank you for the warnings. Single lane dark tunnel? Yikes! You are both very brave, hiking those narrow paths cut into the steep hillsides, with no trail in places. Love the curly sheep! As others have mentioned, tales of a seal woman have also long existed in the British Isles, perhaps brought there by the invading Danes over 1,000 years ago. Soup in that cliff-side cafe sounds like the perfect end to your adventure. :)
I do love how you describe it, I need you as script writer! 😊
@@MemorySeekers Oh, you do an excellent job, but I have done a lot of writing, and read a 19th Century novel or twenty. Old travel guides are fun to compare. :)
Incredible, can’t wait for the rest! You guys are the bomb!
Incredible video!
Thanks a lot!
Living here in New Zealand we had no idea where these Islands were so had to look on google maps, surprised where they were. What an amazing place very fascinating. Absolutely no trees or bush very desolate but beautiful. Thank you loved watching. Rob and Karynn
Cant even imagine a situation of someone not knowing where certain islands are on the map. I mean, it's a semi-sovereign state. There are 200-something countries in the world, how can you not know them?
@@AndreiBerezin We know where most countries are but a few small Islands around the world we have not heard of and always interested to know where they are.
Loved "Seal Woman" Story, Never heard about her... Beautiful!
Neither had we! Lots of folklore stories like this on the islands.
Haya. WOW & WOW again 💙Stunning scenery & I really enjoyed the story of the Seal Lady 💙How lucky was that that you did not receive a ticket, new things to remember are easily missed, if only more ticket wardens were as understanding & again, lucky you were told about parking in 1 direction 🙂Thanku so much for sharing.
Spectacular views! I bet that hot soup tasted great. The locals must be bred tough to endure the climate there. Thanks for the trip & all the information you give us 👍👍👍🇳🇿
Our pleasure, we actually just had a coffee. We took sandwiches with us as we were not sure anything would be open at all.
I ❤ FARO
I'm enjoying your travels. These islands looked if they may have been formed when the ice retreated at end of ice age.Greetings from Australia.
volcanic eruptions built up a huge basalt plateau that covered almost the entire Faroe from what I can find online!
Alam yang menakjubkan...
Indah...tenang....👍👍
Cannot wait to be there in a few weeks!!
Toujours aussi beau, bravo et merci...
Lindo lugares obrigada por mostrar estas maravilhas 😘
Obrigado por assistir
Just stunning!
Beautiful!
Stunning ❤
Excellent
Wonderful video thanks ❤️
Thank you very much ☺
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So greatly enjoy all your videos! Cheers from Ken and Janice. Alabama USA
Thanks for watching! 😊
I didn't get to Kalsoy on my trips 15 years ago. Ferry wasn't running for some reason and I was due to leave on the Norrona the following day. Decided not to risk it if the ferry did run, didn't fancy getting stuck over there. Looked fab from the opposite shore. I could see the road and all rhe tunnels.
Beautifully done chaps.
Thank you kindly
Stunning
Thank you! 😊
Oh my goodness that rough track into the slope of the mountain was giving me nightmares just looking at it. With any strong winds you can appreciate why men are still being dropped into the sea. My vertigo says Thank goodness it isn't me on that path but thanks to your video I've been there now. Look forward to Part 3.
Yes the slopes are steep and we kept well away from the edges. There are some dangerous paths that people take just to get a special photo but we avoided them!
Another fantastic video, your photography is stunning and the commentary makes me feel like I'm traveling along with you. I can relate to "ferry anxiety," if I'm not early, I feel like I'm late. Thanks yet again!
Haha yes we did not want to be stuck on the island that was for sure!
Yet another excellent video of this gobsmackedly stunning place. I love your videos. I was very surprised when you showed the grave of James Bond. That was one thing that I was not expecting!! But I particularly liked the way you allowed the scenery to speak for itself. No voice, and no music. Excellent work! Well done indeed for your adventurous attitude 👏
Good surprise to see and hear both of you👏 miss your England vlogs! The islands very relaxing before bed and cooling in the hot weather🔥Mona from Israel💖
Hello, thank you for watching. We will be back in England in just a few short weeks with some more lovely places 😊
Hi ❤⚘🥰🖐
Have you done the Needles in Cornwall? I'd love to see it. All that geography of the Northern Atlantic is stunning, so pristine and dramatic.
The Needles are on the Isle of Wight, which is not in Cornwall. If that is the place you mean? We have not been down to Cornwall on our travels yet. Plan to at some point but it does get very busy down there.
Parking in direction of travel is common in most countries. Australia, Singapore, NZ. It does seem petty in such a small town that you have parking restrictions like that almost as if it’s a job creation program for council workers and revenue raising.
I have been to Australia and Singapore amongst other countries and have never come across this. I found it quite a bizarre rule.
Nice 😢
11:12-11:15 How did they build that lighthouse in such an isolated island?!
Good question I guess they probably shipped the materials to trollanese and hiked up or possible bits were done with a helicopter. They used them on the islands to get to remote parts.
Beautiful and really useful videos, thanks! Looking forward to my visit this autumn. Can see some snow, what time of year was this?
Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. This was the first week of May.
If you enjoy isolation, this would seem the place to be
more of a question than comment......which month did you go there?
Seems a pricey place.
Certainly is most foods and consumables are shipped in.