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Way of the Islands
Stage 1: Horsens to Sondrup - 20 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"East, west, south, or north makes little difference. No matter what your destination, just be sure to make every journey a journey inward. If you travel within, you’ll reach the whole world. Why are you so afraid of silence? Silence is the sea where all the drops of life gather; silence is the root of all spiritual practice."
The Forty Rules of Love. Elif Shafak, Turkish writer
What is your drop of "life" desperately avoiding the silence of the sea? How can I use silence today to move from my individual drop identity back toward the infinite ocean?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Way of the Islands
Stage 2: Sondrup to Alrø - 19 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"And God said, ‘Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.’ And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good"
Genesis 1:9-10 , The Bible
Where in my life do I need God (or the Sacred) to draw boundaries and bring order out of chaos? What “waters” inside me still need to be gathered so that new life can appear?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Way of the Islands
Stage 3: Alrø to Hou - 17 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"The Sea of Faith Was once, too, at the full, and round earth’s shore Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled. But now I only hear Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar, Retreating, to the breath Of the night-wind, down the vast edges drear And naked shingles of the world."
Dover Beach, Matthew Arnold, British poet
What certainties or faiths from my childhood have "receded" or been replaced by doubt? Where can I find beauty, meaning, or hope in the world, even if traditional faith seems to be waning?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Bob Dylan - Blowin' in the Wind
Way of the Islands
Stage 4: Tunø - 8 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?' Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, 'What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!'"
Matthew 8:26–27, The Bible
What ‘storms’ in my life cause fear to rise within me? How might I sense a deeper presence or steadiness even while the winds are still blowing?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow
Way of the Mountains
Stage 5: Samsø- 13 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"We are as the flute, and the music in us is from thee; we are as the mountain and the echo in us is from thee… We are as pieces of chess engaged in victory and defeat: yet we are rolling like waves toward thee"
Jalāl ad-Dīn Rūmī, Persian poet and Sufi teacher
What areas of my life do I sense a deeper ‘music’ trying to emerge, and how can I become more open to expressing it?” Where do I feel pulled toward something greater than myself, and what small step could I take to move more consciously in that direction?”
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
The Host of Seraphim - Dead Can Dance
Way of the Islands
Stage 6: Samsø - 22 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the peoples renew their strength; let them come near, then let them speak; let us come together for judgment."
Isaiah 41:1, The Bible
If I truly paused and silenced all noise, what message would I hear from the stillness?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World
Way of the Islands
Stage 6: Samsø - 21 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"We are still struggling in the Ocean of Birth and Death [Samsara]; let us awaken, turn back, and reach the other shore [Nirvana]"
Māhayāna Buddhist Concept
As I sit quietly and feel the ‘waves’ of thoughts and emotions move through me, what do I notice when I let myself rest beneath them—beneath the surface—where the waters are still?”
If I listen deeply within, what subtle inner whisper or direction invites me toward the ‘other shore’—toward ease, awakening, or spaciousness—and how does my body respond when I imagine following it?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Way of the Islands
Stage 7: Hou to Ajstrup: - 20 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desires—that enter like rivers into the ocean, which is ever being filled but is always still—can alone achieve peace, and not the man who strives to satisfy such desires."
Bhagavad Gita 2:70, Hindu philosophy
What constant "rivers" (desires, commitments, notifications) are flowing into my life right now? How can I cultivate inner stillness and non-reactivity, even when my life feels full?
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Way of the Islands
Stage 8: Ajstrup to Aarhus - 21 km
Description
This hike offers a beautiful blend of Danish culture and coast.
The journey starts at the historic Grenaa Kirke and requires an initial 3-4 km walk to the coast. Once there, you'll join one of Denmark's best seaside paths. You'll walk approximately 10–12 km south along the sea, traversing the fine, white sands of Grenaa Strand, weaving through the coastal sections of the Grenaa Plantage forest, and crossing the picturesque dunes. The route provides continuous, sweeping views of the Kattegat Sea. The hike concludes at the quiet and tranquil Balle Strand, a serene finish before reaching the nearby village of Balle. For a varied walk, follow the shoreline or use the marked trails of the Molsruten route.
Helligdom
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Coming soon
Maps
Click here for free maps to be used on your mobile phone and GPX files download
Practicalities:
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You can easily reach Grenaa by taking the Letbanen light rail from downtown Aarhus, or by bus from several other locations in the region.
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Grocery: We recommend stocking up on supplies at one of the supermarkets in Grenaa, as the upcoming stage leads away from residential areas. The next opportunity to shop will be in Balle, at the end of the stage—please check opening hours in advance.
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Restaurants: dinner at Hød Kro available with advance booking (2 days prior).
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Alternative overnight options: you can pitch a tent or use the local shelter (first come first served) - Lykkesholmvej 1, Balle - details available via the “Shelter” app
Spiritual input
"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
[...] And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 Then he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life."
Revelation 21, The Bible
Where do I sense hope emerging in my life right now, even if only faintly? How does this vision of ‘all things made new’ encourage me to nurture that hope?”
A special place
Nestled in the charming harbor district of Grenaa, Simon Peters Kirke is a small church with a rich history. Originally built in 1912 as a school for harbor children, the building was lovingly transformed into a church in 1957. It offers a peaceful and intimate setting for reflection and worship.
Inside, you’ll find meaningful details that reflect the church’s maritime heritage as a chandelier made from a ship’s wheel salvaged from the Faroese trawler BAKUR, a golden altar cross and seven-branched candlestick, both donated by local supporters.
A special song
Time to say goodbye - Andrea Bocelli