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Kalsoy is an island located in the north-east of the Faroe Islands between Eysturoy and Kunoy.
The western coast has dramatically steep cliffs for the full length of the island, whereas idyllic valleys on the eastern slopes idyllic valleys protect the four tiny settlements, Húsar, Mikladalur, Syðradalur and Trøllanes, whose combined populations total only around 136. They are connected by a partly surfaced road which passes through four dark tunnels. The island's thin shape and road-tunnels give it the nickname 'the flute'.
There is a lighthouse at Kallur, the northern-tip of Kalsoy. The island has 13 peaks, the two highest mountains are: Nestindar (787 m) and Botnstindur (743 m).
Travel
There are ferry landings at Syðradalur and Húsar, and one of the mail boats (named Barsskor) makes regular trips from Klaksvík to both settlements. One can walk north all the way to the lighthouse at Kallur, but the four unlit tunnels on the way make it advisable to carry a torch. However, there is not enough traffic to pose problems with exhaust gases. The northernmost tunnel through to Trøllanes is narrow, cold, damp and over 2km long; it is rarely used by vehicles since the population of Trøllanes is only 20. The alternative overland route from Mikladalur to Trøllanes is a dangerous and precipitous path which is best avoided. There is also a bus service between Húsar and Trøllanes.
Legends
Kalsoy has many legends, the best known being the legend of the seal woman. A seal woman was captured and forced to marry a farmer’s son from Mikladalur, and they had children. But her longing to return to the sea remained with her. Eventually, when her husband was out fishing, she found the key to the chest where her seal skin was hidden. She put it on and left her husband and children to return to her life in the sea.
External links
- personal website with 6 aerial photos of Kalsoy
References
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