Dale of Corn

In Korndalur, a few hundred meters southwest of the village, there are remarkable ruins. These are the best-preserved medieval settlement remains in the Faroe Islands, second only to those in Kirkjubø.

In the 1920s, a gravel road was built through the historical site. During construction, a runestone was discovered, but today, its whereabouts are unknown. The ruins were officially protected in 1946.

The site holds archaeological significance. In 1896, the Danish antiquarian Daniel Bruun visited Nólsoy and wrote an article mentioning Korndalur. He later provided a more detailed account in 1929 in Fra de færøske bygder. In 1932, Gudmund Hatt, a professor of cultural geography at the University of Copenhagen, visited the ruins, followed by Norwegian archaeology professor Anton W. Brøgger in 1934. In 1945, Faroese archaeologist Sverri Dahl created an overview of the site.

From the book by Steffen Stumann Hansen
“På vandring i Nólsoys fortid.”

According to legend, a Scottish princess once lived in Korndalur.

Hear about the legend, by watching the video.