Tórshavn Things to Do

Havnar Kirkja is Tórshavn's cathedral, situated at the (main land) end of Tinganes.

It's open to the public Monday - Friday 4.30-6pm.

Although rather ordinary looking on the outside the inside is impressive, if somewhat garish in it's choice of colour scheme.

Viðarlundin Park is a pleasent tree plantation about 5 minutes walk North of the town centre.

Maintaining a tree plantation in the Faroe Islands is no easy task because of the strong winds that frequently batter the islands. When I visited the park several trees had blown over and I understand many of the trees there have been replanted several times.

The park makes for a pleasant stroll, apparantly the trees have attracted several new species of bird to the islands.

Tinganes is the peninsula that sticks out into Tórshavn harbour.

There are several turf covered buildings here which are home to the Faroese government. I found it amazing how low key it all was, no visible security and you are free to wander amongst the buildings.

The Skansin Fort was built in 1580 to defend Tórshavn harbour, which was constantly subjected to attacks by pirates.

There's not all that much to the fort, but it's worth a look. There are some cannons are on the fort, and it offers some good views both of Tórshavn and across the bay to the island of Nolsoy.

On top of the fort is a lighthouse.

The Kongaminni (King's Monument) is an obelisk built in 1882 to commemorate the visit of the Danish King Christian IX.

To be honest there's not much to the monument, the main reason for climbing the hill to here is to get a fantastic aerial view of Tórshavn.

Vesturkirkja, with it's pyramid shaped copper spire, can be seen from most of Tórshavn.

Opening times are limited and could change, so check with the tourist office before setting out. When I was there the church was open 3-5pm Monday to Saturday.

The small peninsula was the first part of Færøerne to be inhabited. The houses were made of drift wood, since there were no trees on the islands. Driftwood was because of this a precious commodity.

To walk with a guide among these houses is an experience you should not miss.

The HAG is a famous rock, off the coast of the Faroe-Islands.

Our cruise-ship was too big to enter the port, and here on the pic you may actually see it ankered behind the rock, if you click on the picture !