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Tórshavn
Faroe Islands · FAE
Turf roofs and Atlantic weather in the Faroes.
About
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.
Source: Wikipedia — Tórshavn (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- hiking · world class
- nature · world class
- dining · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
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Weather through the year
- Jan41°F20d wet
- Feb42°F19d wet
- Mar42°F22d wet
- Apr45°F16d wet
- May49°F16d wet
- Jun53°F17d wet
- Jul56°F20d wet
- Aug55°F18d wet
- Sep53°F21d wet
- Oct48°F21d wet
- Nov44°F19d wet
- Dec42°F20d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
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Wonders of Vágar Island | Private ExperienceFrom $576 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Faroe Islands: Private Highlights TourFrom $576 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Mykines Private Hike and Tour AdventureFrom $691 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Faroe Islands Private Northern Islands TourFrom $576 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Faroe Islands Private Sagas of Sandoy TourFrom $576 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Vágar Airport (FAE), about 17 mi away.
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