Why go
- Capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands.
- Known for arctic hiking mountains, glaciers.
- Served by Vágar Airport (FAE).
History
Tórshavn, locally referred to as Havn, is the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the northwest of the city lies the 347-meter-high (1,138 ft) mountain Húsareyn, and to the southwest, the 350-meter-high (1,150 ft) Kirkjubøreyn. They are separated by the Sandá River. The city itself has a population of 14,223 (2024), and the greater urban area has a population of 22,444, including the suburbs of Hoyvík and Argir.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Atlantic Airways RC (A319) · 4 routes: Bergen, Billund, Copenhagen, Stavanger
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vágar Airport (FAE). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FAE has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Bergen, Billund, Copenhagen, Stavanger). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Tórshavn, 0.4 km); routes include Tórshavn - Nólsoy, 90: Tórshavn => Nólsoy, 90: Nólsoy => Tórshavn.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.