Tórshavn Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Founded: IX centuryTown rights: 1909 (115 years ago)Population: 13.2 thous. (2019)Area: 45.17 mi²Elevation: 46 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 62°0'37"N, 6°46'22"W
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StreymoyarFaroe Islands

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Tórshavn Top Attractions

Tórshavn Attractions - What to See and Explore

Tórshavn offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Tórshavn Cathedral, Listasavn Føroya, Mariukirkjan, Skansin. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • torshavn cathedral
  • listasavn foroya torshavn
  • mariukirkjan torshavn
  • skansin torshavn
  • tinganes torshavn
  • the nordic house torshavn
  • vesturkirkjan torshavn
  • national library of the faroe islands torshavn
  • listagluggin torshavn
  • catholic church in the faroe islands torshavn
  • reinsariid torshavn
  • h n jacobsens bokahandil torshavn
  • university of the faroe islands torshavn
Day trips

Tórshavn – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Tórshavn, it's worth seeing attractions such as: National Museum of the Faroe Islands (Hoyvík), Saint Olav's Church (Kirkjubøur), Kirkjubøargarður (Kirkjubøur).

  • national museum of the faroe islands hoyvik1.5 miN
  • saint olavs church kirkjubour4.1 miS
  • kirkjuboargardur kirkjubour4.1 miS
  • eggjarnar vagur38 milesS
  • slaettaratindur eysturoy21 milesN

Best Time To Visit Tórshavn

Learn when is the best time to travel to Tórshavn weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June and July. Most of it rains in January, October, November and December.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Tórshavn?

The top attractions to visit in Tórshavn are:

Where to next? Visit streymoyar Streymoyar region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Faroe Islands.