Why go
- Town in Shetland, Scotland.
- Served by Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK).
History
Lerwick Scots: Lerook) is a port town and burgh in Shetland, Scotland. It is the main town of the Shetland archipelago, and has a population of 6,709 in 2022. It is the northernmost major settlement within the United Kingdom.
Where to stay
12 Mounthooly St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0BJ, United Kingdom · luxuryapartmentsshetland.com
7 Church Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0AE, United Kingdom · aaldharbour.co.uk
1 Charlotte St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0JL, United Kingdom · fortcharlotte.co.uk
Maryfield, Bressay, Shetland ZE2 9EL, United Kingdom · maryfieldhousehotel.co.uk
Lower sound, Westhall Cottage, Lerwick ZE1 0RN, United Kingdom · westhallshetland.com
Westings, Wormadale, Whiteness, Shetland ZE2 9LJ, United Kingdom · westings.co.uk
Skeld, Shetland ZE2 9NY, United Kingdom · skeldcaravanpark.co.uk
Tingwall, Veensgarth, Shetland ZE2 9SB, United Kingdom · herrisleahouse.co.uk
Bod of Nesbister, Nesbister ZE2 9LJ, United Kingdom · camping-bods.co.uk
The Lerwick Hotel, 15 South Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0RB, United Kingdom · shetlandhotels.com
26 Church Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0AE, United Kingdom · varishouse.com
15 South Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0RB, United Kingdom · shetlandhotels.com
149 Commercial St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0AN, United Kingdom · grandhotelshetland.co.uk
20 Knab Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0AX, United Kingdom · guesthouselerwick.com
24 Commercial St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0AB, United Kingdom · queenshotelshetland.co.uk
Abateg House, Upper Strand, Tingwall, Shetland ZE2 9SG, United Kingdom
7 Harbour St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LR, United Kingdom
90 King Harald St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0ER, United Kingdom
21 Hillhead, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0EJ, United Kingdom
17 St Sunniva St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0HL, United Kingdom
Seafield Farm, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0RN, United Kingdom
6 Charlotte St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0JL, United Kingdom
89 King Harald St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0ER, United Kingdom · kpgills.wixsite.com
8 Clairmont Pl, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0BR, United Kingdom · eddlewoodguesthouse.com
34 King Harald St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0EQ, United Kingdom · solheimguesthouse.com
6 Burgh Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LB, United Kingdom
Indoor
60 St Olaf St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0EN, United Kingdom · blyde-tae-bide.co.uk
88 St Olaf St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0ES, United Kingdom · rockvillaguesthouse.com
6 Andrewstown Brae, Sound, Shetland ZE1 0RF, United Kingdom
11 King Harald St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0DJ, United Kingdom · kingharald.co.uk
91-93 St Olaf St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0ES, United Kingdom · nortbode.co.uk
4QQW+97, Gulberwick, Shetland ZE2 9TX, United Kingdom
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Fast Food · Every sunday all day buffet Opening hours: We-Mo 15:00-22:00 · 26 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE1 0LX · himalayanlounge.com
Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Far-eastern food Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE1 0LX
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Self service cafe with tea, coffee, juice, biscuits, and crisps Features: step-free access · Shetland, ZE1 0WP
Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-17:00 · Sea Road, Shetland, ZE1 0ZJ · fjaracoffee.com
Nepalese, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Sa 15:00-22:00; Su 14:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 33 North Road, Shetland, ZE1 0NT · gurkhakitchenshetland.co.uk
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 88 Commercial Street, Shetland, ZE1 0EX · no88shetland.com
Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00 · 98 Commercial Street, Shetland, ZE1 0EX · thedowry.co.uk
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00 · 5 Mounthooly Street, Shetland, ZE1 0BJ
Restaurant · Upstairs above Teamore.
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 · 1-3 Commercial Street, Shetland, ZE1 0LX · newgoldencoach.com
Burger, Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:30-20:30; Fr 15:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · 25… · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 11:00-15:00; Sa 09:30-15:00 Features: step-free access · Shetland, ZE2 9EL · bressay.org
French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Su off · 181 Commercial Street, Shetland, ZE1 0HX
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-03:00; Su 12:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 7 Harrison…
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Su 12:00-14:00,16:30-22:00 · Kantersted Road, ZE1 0RJ
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-19:00; Su 16:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2 Commercial Road,…
Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Esplanade, Shetland, ZE1 0LL
Indian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 4 North Road, Shetland, ZE1 0NP
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 35-37 North Road, Shetland, ZE1 0NT
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · 59 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE1 0NL
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food · 29 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE1 0NJ
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · Shetland, ZE1 0LL
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00 · 56 Commercial Street, ZE1 0BD
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-15:00,16:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Su off · 133 Commercial Street, ZE1 0DL
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off · 26 North Road, ZE1 0DE
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-15:45 Features: step-free access · 26 North Road, ZE1 0PE
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Cafe · cafe · 80 Harrison Square, Shetland, ZE1 0DL
Cafe · cafe · King Harald Street, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ
Cafe · cafe · 42-44 Commercial Street, ZE1 0RB
Airports
Sumburgh Airport (LSI) 20 mi to the centre
Lerwick, Shetland, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Flybe) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
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.
Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) 4.1 mi to the centre
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Whalsay Airstrip (WHS) 17 mi to the centre
Whalsay, Shetlands, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Foula Airfield (FOA) 31 mi to the centre
Foula, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Fair Isle Airport (FIE) 46 mi to the centre
Fair Isle, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Lerwick Esplanade Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 0.3 mi from the centre
Lerwick
Ferry terminal · 0.6 mi from the centre
Bressay Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1 mi from the centre · Shetland Island Council
Lerwick - Out Skerries
Ferry route · Shetland Islands Council
Kirkwall - Lerwick
Ferry route · NorthLink Ferries
Aberdeen-Lerwick
Ferry route
NorthLink Ferries: Lerwick => Aberdeen
Ferry route · NorthLink Ferries
NorthLink Ferries: Aberdeen => Lerwick
Ferry route · NorthLink Ferries
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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LSI has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Lerwick Esplanade Ferry Terminal, 0.3 mi); routes include Lerwick - Out Skerries, Kirkwall - Lerwick, Aberdeen-Lerwick.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lerwick, Shetland, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach