View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA quiet port town where fishing and sheep support the economy. Pastel-colored wooden houses with black-tar exteriors and turf roofs line the Old Town, which can be circled on foot in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for exploring on foot during a port call. Weather changes quickly, with fog and clear skies alternating within a few hours.

Torshavn

Torshavn · Faroe Islands · 62.01, -6.77

The capital of the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic, with a population of about 20,000 and one of the world's smallest capitals. Turf-roofed wooden houses line the old town of Tinganes, while the harbor lies within an inlet surrounded by steep green cliffs.

Port highlights

A small capital of about 23,000 people (about 54,000 even across the whole island group)

Population

Oceanic west coast climate, with mild winters for its latitude. Temperature differences are small throughout the year; even midsummer is cool, and temperatures do not often drop below freezing even in midwinter. The main characteristics are strong winds, frequent rain, and fog.

Climate

Faroese (Danish is also official. English is generally understood in tourist areas and at the port)

Language

Faroese króna (equivalent to DKK). The Danish krone can also be used as is, and card payments are the norm.

Currency

June to August. Daylight hours are long, and the chance of a ship being able to dock is also high.

Best time to visit

Local food

Wind-dried mutton (raest kjot), fermented lamb, mutton soup, freshly caught cod and salmon, and sweets made with rhubarb

Sights

Tinganes district (turf-roofed wooden government quarter)Nordic House and the National MuseumHarbor view from Skansin FortNearby village of Kirkjubøur and medieval church ruinsVestmanna seabird cliff cruise, reachable as a day trip

Monthly average high / low temperatures

7°

2°Jan

6°

2°Feb

7°

2°Mar

8°

3°Apr

10°

5°May

12°

7°Jun

13°

9°Jul

13°

9°Aug

12°

8°Sep

10°

6°Oct

8°

4°Nov

7°

2°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: TORSHAVN · about 1 km from port · elevation difference about 49 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)322 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

DKK 25.00

Water 500 ml

DKK 45.00

Coffee

DKK 119.00

Inexpensive meal

DKK 60.00

Local beer

DKK 179.00

Burger (The Cheeseburger)

Prices in Torshavn (Faroe Islands). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices