Tórshavn Things to Do

The Little Capital City That Could

 The Faroe Islands are currently an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark. If the Faroes ever became an independent nation, Tórshavn, with a population of just under 20,000, could become the... 

Tórshavn - Europes Forgotten Capital

 Ask someone to name a European capitals, and it's unlikely you'll be offered Tórshavn as an answer. To me, this massively adds to the appeal of the place - most people couldn't even tell you what the... 

Torshavn - Capital of the Faroe Islands

 Torshaven is situated in the centre of the Faroe Islands. As long ago as the landnam period Torshaven became the central meeting place. Compared to the landnam standard the place was poor, the soil... 

At last, I have managed to get to the Færoes

 For some years, I have thought about travelling to the Færoes, and finally decided to take the trip. It was in deed something enjoyable and not quite what I had expected. I should say that it was... 

Torshavn

 There are 18 islands in the Faroes; 17 of them inhabited. Torshavn is the capital and the largest city (19,000 people.) Sheep are important, and there are almost as many sheep as there are people in...