NL/51 - Tvøroyri, Faroe Islands

NL/51 - Tvøroyri, Faroe Islands
€44.00

When ordering a Classic Matte Paper or Classic Semi-Glossy Paper Wooden Framed Poster, you can choose from four frame colors: White, Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a Wooden Framed Canvas print, you can choose from three frame colors: Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Tvøroyri 📍, lying along the shores of Trongisvágsfjørður on the island of Suðuroy, is one of the main settlements in the southern Faroes. Established in 1836 as a trading station for the Danish Royal Monopoly, it quickly became an important center for fishing and commerce. Today, the town stretches gracefully along the fjord, with brightly painted houses, a small but active harbor, and nearby mountains that provide excellent hiking opportunities with panoramic views over Suðuroy and the surrounding seas. Tvøroyri balances its historic roots with a welcoming, modern island atmosphere.

'...Local culture and stories enrich the town’s identity. Tvøroyri is home to one of the Faroes’ oldest football clubs, founded in 1892, and festivals here bring together music, sport, and community spirit. Old legends tell of spirits inhabiting Trongisvágsfjørður, where fishermen once whispered of mysterious lights flickering above the water on stormy nights. More recently, the town has become a cultural hub of Suðuroy, with art exhibitions and concerts breathing new life into its historic wooden buildings. In Tvøroyri, history, tradition, and creativity flow together, making it a lively gateway to the southernmost part of the Faroe Islands...'