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Description
Nólsoy is 4 km east of the capital Tórshavn, connected by a daily ferry. Various hiking trails start from the village of Nólsoy leading to both the north and south of the island. The east coast features sharp cliffs, while the west coast is a grassy slope. A mountain range and a plateau runs north-southward. Nólsoy is an important breeding site for Viharfecske, északi sirályhojsza, Lunda and atlanti vészmadár.
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A public ferry (Line 90) connects Tórshavn with Nólsoy. Find on the map the locations for both harbors. The sailing time is around 30 minutes. While there are several departures every day, the schedule changes especially in the weekends and on holidays. Check the full schedule through the ferry-link below and time your day trip if you are based in Tórshavn. The village of Nólsoy offers some options for food and accomodation.