Skansin, Tórshavn

Name: Skansin
Address: Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

#6 among attractions in Tórshavn

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Skansin is a historic fortress in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°0'27"N, 6°45'46"W

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Tórshavn Faroe Islands

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Skansin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn Cathedral, Gundadalur, Listasavn Føroya.

0.9 miNW
Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn
24 min walk • Tórsvøllur Stadium is a central hub for sports and national pride in the city of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. As the primary football stadium in the archipelago, it serves as the home ground for the Faroe Islands national football team, hosting both...
~1800 ftNW
Striking local church, built in 1609
Tórshavn Cathedral, Tórshavn
9 min walk • Tórshavn Cathedral, also known as Havnar Kirkja, is a prominent landmark in the heart of Tórshavn, the capital city of the Faroe Islands. This historic church, serving as the seat of the Bishop of the Faroe Islands, stands as a testament to the region's rich...
1 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Gundadalur, Tórshavn
26 min walk • Gundadalur is the heart of sports in the city of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. As a premier sports venue, it serves as a central hub for a variety of athletic events and is a point of pride for locals. Nestled in a valley, this sports complex offers...
0.9 miNW
Local art and history in a modern space
Listasavn Føroya, Tórshavn
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Faroe Islands' capital, Tórshavn, Listasavn Føroya, or the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic expression. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Faroese art...
0.7 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Mariukirkjan, Tórshavn
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Faroe Islands' capital, Tórshavn, Mariukirkjan stands as a beacon of spiritual heritage and architectural charm. This church, modest yet significant, serves as a central place of worship and community gathering within the city.
~1340 ftW
Historic walking areas
Tinganes, Tórshavn
7 min walk • Tinganes is the historic location of the Faroese landsstýri, and is a part of Tórshavn. The name means "parliament jetty" or "parliament point" in Faroese. The parliament met there for the first time in the Viking ages when Norwegian colonists placed their Ting on the location in 825.
1.2 miNW
Museum
The Nordic House, Tórshavn
32 min walk • The Nordic House is a cultural institution in the Faroe Islands. Its aim is to support and promote Nordic and Faroese culture, locally and in the Nordic region.
0.7 miW
62°0'27"N • 6°47'3"W
Vesturkirkjan, Tórshavn
18 min walk • Church
0.5 miW
Library
National Library of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn
13 min walk • The National Library of the Faroe Islands is the national library for the Faroe Islands, a self-governing country within the Kingdom of Denmark. It is both a public and a research library.
0.5 miW
62°0'35"N • 6°46'33"W
Listagluggin, Tórshavn
12 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn
15 min walk • The University of the Faroe Islands is a state-run university located in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. It consists of five faculties: Faculty of Faroese Language and Literature, Faculty of Social Sciences and History, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Which popular attractions are close to Skansin?

Nearby attractions include Tinganes, Tórshavn (7 min walk), Tórshavn Cathedral, Tórshavn (9 min walk), Listagluggin, Tórshavn (12 min walk), National Library of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn (13 min walk).

How to get to Skansin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skansin:

Bus

Yviri við Strond • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Farstøðin • Lines: 100, 101 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Tórshavn • Lines: Hirthals (DK) -Tórshavn (FO) - S, Tórshavn - Seyðisfjörður (4 min walk)