Around Nes

Nes is located at the southernmost tip of Eysturoy. During the British occupation of the Faroe Islands (1940–1945), Nes became a critical strategic outpost. The British military installed a 5.5-inch gun battery on this headland to defend the entrance to Skálafjørður, the longest and deepest fjord in the archipelago. At the time, the fjord was a vital refueling station and deep-water harbor for the Royal Navy.

The site is remarkably intact. You can walk into the bunker and stand next to the original WWII cannon that still overlooks the water.

A short drive up the hill toward the Eystnes headland took us to the Neshagi Windmill Park. Here there's a fun Wind Shelter that functions as a giant "wind organ." The metal pipes are arranged to catch the breeze, generating different musical tones depending on the wind's speed and direction. Interestingly, we didn't hear any music in the howling gail force winds while we were there.

The view from the windmill park is incredible. From this headland you can see the island of Nólsoy to the south, Tørshavn to the west * West: The distant silhouette of the capital, Tórshavn, and the Skálafjørður fjord the north.

We also took the opportunity to climb a quick peak, which was an incredibly physical experience given the howling wind. At times I could literally lay backwards and be supported by the wind.Read more