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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.

When to visit Tórshavn

Tórshavn in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tórshavn in November
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 27 km from Tórshavn.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car hire from Sørvágur, which is about 28 km from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 27 km from Tórshavn.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car hire from Sørvágur, which is about 28 km from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Airports near Tórshavn

Airlines serving Tórshavn

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (277 reviews)
Atlantic Airways
Good (8 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (29 reviews)
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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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 44% 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.