Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Functional architecture with a Nordic flourish dominates in Torshavn. As you cross the wild North Atlantic Ocean, it’s hard to believe anyone could live out here. But then, the dramatic cliffs of the Faroe Islands slowly emerge from the misty sea.
This remote and rugged landscape, once the backdrop for imagined evil lairs in James Bond films, is instead home to a different kind of marvel: a thriving community where seabirds outnumber people, and nature reigns supreme. The Faroe Islands offer remarkable coastal landscapes and stunning ocean views. Nestled between these towering cliffs and the untamed ocean lies Torshavn, a charming small town with the atmosphere to match, yet with the status of capital city.
Torshavn invites travelers to slow down and discover everyday life in the Faroe Islands. Torshavn makes an ideal base to explore the beauty of the islands on a series of day trips, but there’s a lot more to see and do in the town itself than first meets the eye. Things To Do In Torshavn With just 20,000 residents, Torshavn is compact enough to explore on foot.
Much of the joy from exploring the city comes from simply strolling the streets, while the attractions are small enough to fit several into a day. 1. Wander Through History at Tinganes This small peninsula, lined with turf-roofed houses, has been the center of Faroese government for centuries.
The wooden buildings, painted in deep reds, are some of the oldest s.