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Want to know a little more about Tórshavn? Great, let’s tell you a bit about us, then. As the capital of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn is far and away the biggest and most vibrant town in the country – about 20,000 people live here at the southern end of the island of Streymoy (one of the 18 islands which make up the Faroes). If you sail to the Faroes with Smyril Line onboard the Norröna ferry, you’ll dock here – and, to be honest, there’s no better way to see Tórshavn than from the water.
The Faroese capital is built on a hillside and, as you pull into the harbour, you’ll see the entire town banking up the hill before you. We hope you’ll agree – it looks pretty impressive! Back in Viking times, it was down here on the waterfront that the town was first established. The wooden buildings you see here, all painted red and with turf roofs, are home to the Faroese government and Prime Minister. They’re located on the very same spot the first settlers held their yearly ting, or parliament. We don’t know the exact date, of course, but the town’s history can be traced back to around 900AD when the first Viking settlers arrived here by longboat from Norway.
Naturally, as the nation’s capital, Tórshavn is the place you’ll find the Faroes’ key institutions: the government, banking sector, university, national library and main hospital, to name but a few, are all here. So, too, are cultural attractions such as the national theatre, cinema and several excellent museums. It’s in the capital, too, that you’ll come across the biggest and best selection of restaurants and food stores if you’re self-catering. If all roads lead to Rome, then in the Faroes all roads lead to Tórshavn, and, consequently it’s from the capital that you easily explore the rest of the country – bus routes (including the service to and from the airport) and ferry routes radiate from here. So yes, it’s perfectly possible to base yourself here and make day trips to other islands and towns, if you wish.
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Tórshavn
Want to know a little more about Tórshavn? Great, let’s tell you a bit about us, then. As the capital of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn is far and away the biggest and most vibrant town in the country – about 20,000 people live here at the southern end of the island of Streymoy (one of the 18 islands which make up the Faroes). If you sail to the Faroes with Smyril Line onboard the Norröna ferry, you’ll dock here – and, to be honest, there’s no better way to see Tórshavn than from the water.
The Faroese capital is built on a hillside and, as you pull into the harbour, you’ll see the entire town banking up the hill before you. We hope you’ll agree – it looks pretty impressive! Back in Viking times, it was down here on the waterfront that the town was first established. The wooden buildings you see here, all painted red and with turf roofs, are home to the Faroese government and Prime Minister. They’re located on the very same spot the first settlers held their yearly ting, or parliament. We don’t know the exact date, of course, but the town’s history can be traced back to around 900AD when the first Viking settlers arrived here by longboat from Norway.
Naturally, as the nation’s capital, Tórshavn is the place you’ll find the Faroes’ key institutions: the government, banking sector, university, national library and main hospital, to name but a few, are all here. So, too, are cultural attractions such as the national theatre, cinema and several excellent museums. It’s in the capital, too, that you’ll come across the biggest and best selection of restaurants and food stores if you’re self-catering. If all roads lead to Rome, then in the Faroes all roads lead to Tórshavn, and, consequently it’s from the capital that you easily explore the rest of the country – bus routes (including the service to and from the airport) and ferry routes radiate from here. So yes, it’s perfectly possible to base yourself here and make day trips to other islands and towns, if you wish.
The first settlements of the Northern Isles date back to the Viking era. Here people have lived and laboured, making do with what could be forged from nature. However, early in the 20th century, the isles experienced a boom at the centre of which was Klaksvík. The town soon became a driving force of economic and social progress in the Faroes. Seizing new opportuinities in fishing, gifted entrepeneurs drew many people to the area. A vibrant and diverse industry and business sector remain the backbone of the municipality, providing interesting and challenging job opportunities.
As the population grew and times changed, people felt the need for a variety of activities - sports, arts, religion and leisure activities. And here Klaksvík has also been on the forefront. A modern and recently expanded aqua centre, sports halls, gymnastics halls and a football field are among the facilities that frame an active sports and leisure life in the town.
The municipality also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene. The biggest music festival in the country, the Summer Festival, is held annually in Klaksvík. Among the many other events on offer are the Northern Isles Festival, the Day of the Sailor and Days of Torri (celebrating a fishing season). To ensure new experiences within arts and culture, Klaksvík continues to better the working conditions for various clubs, societies and others in the municipality's rich cultural life.
Klaksvík is a highly developed municipality that offers its citizens quality schooling, daycare, youth activities, elder care and other services. Here people of all ages thrive and visitors enjoy our welcoming communities.
Northern Islanders are often called local patriots. Perhaps, but it only means we are an enterprising lot, want to create a good place to live, seek opportunities and stand united to reach our goals. And we should never forget that just such energy is a driving force that in the end benefits all.
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Klaksvík
The first settlements of the Northern Isles date back to the Viking era. Here people have lived and laboured, making do with what could be forged from nature. However, early in the 20th century, the isles experienced a boom at the centre of which was Klaksvík. The town soon became a driving force of economic and social progress in the Faroes. Seizing new opportuinities in fishing, gifted entrepeneurs drew many people to the area. A vibrant and diverse industry and business sector remain the backbone of the municipality, providing interesting and challenging job opportunities.
As the population grew and times changed, people felt the need for a variety of activities - sports, arts, religion and leisure activities. And here Klaksvík has also been on the forefront. A modern and recently expanded aqua centre, sports halls, gymnastics halls and a football field are among the facilities that frame an active sports and leisure life in the town.
The municipality also boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene. The biggest music festival in the country, the Summer Festival, is held annually in Klaksvík. Among the many other events on offer are the Northern Isles Festival, the Day of the Sailor and Days of Torri (celebrating a fishing season). To ensure new experiences within arts and culture, Klaksvík continues to better the working conditions for various clubs, societies and others in the municipality's rich cultural life.
Klaksvík is a highly developed municipality that offers its citizens quality schooling, daycare, youth activities, elder care and other services. Here people of all ages thrive and visitors enjoy our welcoming communities.
Northern Islanders are often called local patriots. Perhaps, but it only means we are an enterprising lot, want to create a good place to live, seek opportunities and stand united to reach our goals. And we should never forget that just such energy is a driving force that in the end benefits all.
Tvøroyri is located around the large inlet of Trongisvágsfjørður. Tvøroyri is the largest municipality on Suðuroy, made up of the villages of Froðba, Tvøroyri, Trongisvágur, Ørðavíkarlíð and Ørðavík. Tvøroyri is the main port of Suðuroy, connecting the island to the other islands of the Faroe Islands, by ferry and helicopter. In Tvøroyri you can find most of the public institutions on the island like the islands hospital, pharmacy, post office, etc.
The main village of Tvøroyri is considered to be founded in 1836, when the Royal Danish Monopoly Trading Station was founded on a small tongue of land, called Tvøroyri. In a short span of years, Tvøroyri grew into a large village, mainly after 1856 when the monopoly state of the store was abolished. Around the turn of the 20th century, Tvøroyri was one of the largest towns in the Faroe Islands and one of the main fishing industries.
Today, the smaller villages around Trongisvágsfjørður have grown together with Tvøroyri, and together form the municipality of Tvøroyri.
Tvøroyri also features a village museum, called Tvøroyrar Bygda- og Sjósavn (Tvøroyrar Village and Maritime Museum). The Museum is on Doktaragøta (street), near the harbour in the old Doktarahús (Doctor’s House). The house used to be the town hall, before becoming a museum. On Tvøroyri there is a gallery, named Gallarí Oyggin. The gallery has changing exhibitions featuring Faroese and Nordic artists, as well as a fixed exhibition, featuring the works of Palle Julsgart. In the garden outside, and the area across from the gallery, many of his sculptures can be seen. The culture house SALT is also located in Tvøroyri. SALT has several concerts as well as art exhibitions and theatre performances throughout the year.
It is possible to walk from Tvøroyri to Hvannhagi. The place is secluded, and therefore only reachable by foot. Normally you would walk from the west side of Ovara Vegi (road) in Tvøroyri, where you would follow a path north across the mountain. Hvannhagi is thought to be the best spot in the Faroe Islands for a national park. Hvannahagi has a rare geological landscape, featuring diverse fauna and flora. Hvannahagi is a distinctive and beautiful natural habitat.
It is only possible to reach Hvannahagi from two places. When taking the eastern path, there is a great view to the north of the islands Lítla and Stóra Dímun.
Tvøroyri
Tvøroyri is located around the large inlet of Trongisvágsfjørður. Tvøroyri is the largest municipality on Suðuroy, made up of the villages of Froðba, Tvøroyri, Trongisvágur, Ørðavíkarlíð and Ørðavík. Tvøroyri is the main port of Suðuroy, connecting the island to the other islands of the Faroe Islands, by ferry and helicopter. In Tvøroyri you can find most of the public institutions on the island like the islands hospital, pharmacy, post office, etc.
The main village of Tvøroyri is considered to be founded in 1836, when the Royal Danish Monopoly Trading Station was founded on a small tongue of land, called Tvøroyri. In a short span of years, Tvøroyri grew into a large village, mainly after 1856 when the monopoly state of the store was abolished. Around the turn of the 20th century, Tvøroyri was one of the largest towns in the Faroe Islands and one of the main fishing industries.
Today, the smaller villages around Trongisvágsfjørður have grown together with Tvøroyri, and together form the municipality of Tvøroyri.
Tvøroyri also features a village museum, called Tvøroyrar Bygda- og Sjósavn (Tvøroyrar Village and Maritime Museum). The Museum is on Doktaragøta (street), near the harbour in the old Doktarahús (Doctor’s House). The house used to be the town hall, before becoming a museum. On Tvøroyri there is a gallery, named Gallarí Oyggin. The gallery has changing exhibitions featuring Faroese and Nordic artists, as well as a fixed exhibition, featuring the works of Palle Julsgart. In the garden outside, and the area across from the gallery, many of his sculptures can be seen. The culture house SALT is also located in Tvøroyri. SALT has several concerts as well as art exhibitions and theatre performances throughout the year.
It is possible to walk from Tvøroyri to Hvannhagi. The place is secluded, and therefore only reachable by foot. Normally you would walk from the west side of Ovara Vegi (road) in Tvøroyri, where you would follow a path north across the mountain. Hvannhagi is thought to be the best spot in the Faroe Islands for a national park. Hvannahagi has a rare geological landscape, featuring diverse fauna and flora. Hvannahagi is a distinctive and beautiful natural habitat.
It is only possible to reach Hvannahagi from two places. When taking the eastern path, there is a great view to the north of the islands Lítla and Stóra Dímun.
Kirkjubøur is located on the south-west coast of Streymoy and has a view towards the islands of Hestur and Koltur towards the west, and to Sandoy towards the south.
The village is the Faroes' most important historical site, with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300, Saint Olav's Church (Olavskirkjan), from the 12th century and the old farmhouse of Kirkjubøargarður from the 11th century.
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Kirkjubøur
Kirkjubøur is located on the south-west coast of Streymoy and has a view towards the islands of Hestur and Koltur towards the west, and to Sandoy towards the south.
The village is the Faroes' most important historical site, with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300, Saint Olav's Church (Olavskirkjan), from the 12th century and the old farmhouse of Kirkjubøargarður from the 11th century.
View on Mullafossur and Gasadalur village
Madscenen
Skeiva pakkhús
19 SigmundargøtaTHE TARV Grillhouse
Katrina Christiansen
6 BringsnagøtaÁarstova
1 Gonginetika Sushi
3 ÁarvegurBarbara Fishhouse
Suppugarðurin
Bitin
12 Niels Finsens gøtaGeisa
8 100 TinghúsvegurAngus Steakhouse
1 HavnargøtaAngus Steakhouse Klaksvík
Fríða Kaffihús
7 Nolsoyar Pals gotahvonn brasserie
4 TórsgøtaFiskastykkið
Fríða Kaffihús
7 Nolsoyar Pals gotaToscana
13 Nólsoyar Páls gøtaBitin
12 Niels Finsens gøtaOY Brewing
Gómagott
17 Niels Finsens gøtaCafe MorMor
NO12
Brell Café
9 VagliðPaname Café
2 VagliðMuseum
Listasavn Foroya
9 GundadalsvegurFøroya Sjósavn
8 RættargøtaSightseeing
Tinganes, Government of the Faroe Islands
TinganesRisin og Kellingin
Saksun
Gjogv
Múlafossur Waterfall
Trøllkonufingur
Visit the lake above the ocean!
An easy hike, 1 hour each way.
*Hiking fee
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Trælanípan
Visit the lake above the ocean!
An easy hike, 1 hour each way.
*Hiking fee
Rinkusteinar, Islas Feroe
TN24 Norðlýsið
19 Undir BryggjubakkaRIB62 - Sightseeing
Vestmannabjørgini Sp/F
Berg Hestar Horse Riding
59 OyggjarvegurBeinisvørð, Islas Feroe
Viðarlundin í Havn
Viðarlundin í Tvøroyri, Tvøroyri 800, Islas Feroe
Kunoy Park
Kalsoy, Islas Feroe
Kópakonan
16 BakkavegurNorðadalsskarð, 186, Islas Feroe
Eysturoyartunnilin, Islas Feroe
Vatnsdalsvatn, Islas Feroe
Akraberg Lighthouse
RENT A BIKE
20 SverrisgøtaThe Nordic House
14 Norðari RingvegurStores
TUTL records
Guðrun & Guðrun
13 Niels Finsens gøtaNavia (yarn)
Öström
18 SkálatrøðSMS, Tórshavn
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Red buses in Tórshavn and yellow in Klaksvík are free
Timetable for the yellow line can be found on Klaksvík Municipality website
Timetable for the yellow line can be found on Tórshavn Municipalty website
Formas de ahorrar
The faroese tap water is among the cleanest in the world
You can always drink the water in the Faroe Islands. You will be notified if anything changes.