The Seal Woman, Bronze sculpture in Mikladalur, Faroe Islands.
The Seal Woman statue stands 2.6 meters long at the edge of the sea, crafted from bronze and stainless steel weighing 450 kilograms.
The sculpture was installed on August 1, 2014, marking the physical representation of a centuries-old Faroese legend about a seal transforming into a woman.
The statue represents the tale of Kópakonan, where a seal woman lived as a human wife until finding her hidden sealskin and returning to the ocean.
The monument withstands extreme weather conditions and waves up to 13 meters high, making it accessible throughout the year from the village center.
Local folklore suggests that men from Mikladalur face drowning risks due to a curse placed by the seal woman after hunters killed her seal family.
Location: Mikladalur
Address: 16 Bakkavegur, Mikladalur 797, Faroe Islands 797 Mikladalur 797 Mikladalur
Website: https://old.visitfaroeislands.com/en/be-inspired/in-depth-articles/legend-of-kopakonan-(seal-woman)
GPS coordinates: 62.33565,-6.76285
Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:07
The Faroe Islands feature natural landscapes with waterfalls pouring into the ocean, sheer cliffs, elevated lakes, and coastal villages with traditional houses. The archipelago includes notable geological sites like Lake Sorvagsvatn and the Drangarnir rock formations. The villages retain their architecture with turf roofs, natural harbors, and historic churches. Hiking trails provide access to viewpoints over the fjords and mountains.
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