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.
Where to stay
8 Mannbrekka, Hoyvík 188, Faroe Islands · faroeguide.fo
18 Maritugøta, Tórshavn 188, Faroe Islands · holidayfaroeislands.com
3885+R7P, Æðuvík 645, Faroe Islands · camping.fo
Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hotelbrandan.com
4-10 Áarvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hafnia.fo
14 Yviri við Strond, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hotelhavgrim.fo
10 Gilsvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hotelforoyar.fo
7 á Sondum, Sandavágur 360, Faroe Islands · booking.com
19 Yviri við Strond, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hoteldjurhuus.fo
22 Yviri við Strond, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · torshavncamping.fo
10 Svangaskarð, Toftir 650, Faroe Islands · b68.fo
4 Tórsgøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hoteltorshavn.fo
Doktara Jakobsens gøta, 14 16, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · 62n.fo
13 Staravegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands · hilton.com
Sørvágur 380, Faroe Islands · make.fo
3V42+36F, Sandavágur 360, Faroe Islands
1 Fugloyarvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
8 Lynggøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
11 á Giljatrøðni, Sandavágur 360, Faroe Islands
1 Niels Winthers gøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
42 Oyggjarvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00 Features: takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-00:00 · aarstova.one
Steak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:30,Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00,Su 11:30-21:30 · 15 Havnargøta, Tórshavn, 100 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-22:00 · 4-6 Gongin, 100 · barbara.fo
Italian, Pizza, Burger, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-22:00 · hvonn.fo
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-02:00; Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 4-10 Áarvegur, 100 · kaspar.fo
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 14 Bryggjubakki, Tórshavn, 100 · kaffihusid.fo
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-22:00 · 5 Gongin, 100 · futastova.fo
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Th 16:30-01:00; Fr 16:30-05:00; Sa 17:00-05:00; Su 17:00-01:00 · thai.fo
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-00:00 · 13 Nólsoyar Páls gøta, 100 · toscana.fo
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Su, We-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:00 · 5 Bringsnagøta, 100 · astaklokkan.fo
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00 · 9 Vaglið, Tórshavn, 100 · brell.fo
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 14:00-22:00 · suppugardurin.fo
Turkish, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 17:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-06:00 · 14 Vagsbotnur
Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-We 16:30-22:00; Th-Fr 16:30-23:00; Sa-Su 14:00-23:00 · 8 Ingibjargargøta, Hoyvík, 188
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00,Su 14:00-20:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-21:30 · 8 Gilsvegur, Tórshavn, 100 · hotelforoyar.com
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00, Sa-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 18:00-00:00 Features: reservation required
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr,Sa 16:00-07:00, Th,Su 16:00-01:00, Mo-We 16:00-00:30
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 4-10 Áarvegur, 100 · hafnia.fo
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-23:00; Su 11:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-22:00
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · bowling.fo
Restaurant · restaurant · landskrona.fo
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 17 Tórsgøta, Tórshavn, 100
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 31 Jónas Broncks gøta, Tórshavn, 100
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 19 Undir Bryggjubakka, Tórshavn, 100
Cafe · cafe · myspace.com
Fast Food · fast food · gundadalsvegur, 100
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · 21 Niels Finsens gøta, Tórshavn, 100
Restaurant · restaurant · 15 Sverrisgøta, 100
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 5 Undir Bryggjubakka, Tórshavn, 100
Airports
Vágar Airport (FAE) 27 km to the centre
Vágar, U, FO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Atlantic Airways) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Bergen, Billund, Copenhagen, Stavanger (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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
Tórshavn
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
Nólsoy
Ferry terminal · 5.3 km from the centre
Gamlarætt
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
Hestur
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre
M/F Teistin
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Tórshavn - Nólsoy
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
90: Tórshavn => Nólsoy
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
90: Nólsoy => Tórshavn
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
Gamlarætt - Hestur
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
61: Gamlarætt => Hestur
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
61: Hestur => Gamlarætt
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
Suðuroy - Tórshavn
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
7: Suðuroy => Tórshavn
Ferry route · Strandfaraskip Landsins
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
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.
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