Tórshavn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tórshavn

With 13,200 inhabitants, Tórshavn is the most populous city in the Faroe Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Tórshavn deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Tórshavn

Tórshavn in February
Estimated hotel price
€100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tórshavn in February
Estimated hotel price
€100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tórshavn

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 45m.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 45m.

Airports near Tórshavn

Airlines serving Tórshavn

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (587 reviews)
Atlantic Airways
Excellent (12 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (44 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tórshavn

Average rates range from around €145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tórshavn

Hiring a car in Tórshavn

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.