Districts · Tórshavn
Tórshavn by district
The whole visitor town fits in about 2 km along the harbour: the old town and Tinganes in the centre, Vaglið and the shopping street just inland, the west harbour and Skansin to the north-west, and the Nordic House on the hill to the north.The whole visitor town fits in about 1.2 mi along the harbour: the old town and Tinganes in the centre, Vaglið and the shopping street just inland, the west harbour and Skansin to the north-west, and the Nordic House on the hill to the north.
About these names
Streets are short and signed; the free town buses cover the outer edge. A hire car is needed only for the islands.
- Tinganes and the old townReyniseeeatSuits: First visit, history, harbour lunchesThe peninsula and lanes, the cathedral and the harbour restaurants.3 sights · 5 eatsDistrict guide →
- Town centre and VagliðMiðbýurinsleepshopSuits: A base with shops and cafesThe main square and pedestrian street; everything is a 10-minute walk.2 sights · 4 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Skansin and the west harbourVestaravágsleepseeSuits: Quiet nights, harbour walksA fortress with a view and a marina; parking is easier here.4 sights · 2 eats · 1 sleep areaDistrict guide →
- Nordic House and the parkNorðurlandahúsiðseeSuits: Wet days, culture, a wooded walkA cultural centre and a park on the hill north of the centre.2 sights · 1 eatsDistrict guide →
Hover, tap or tab to an area to see what it is like. Pins are sleep areas; arrows at the edge point to the airport.
Off the map: Vágar Airport (FAE) (50–75 min by the usual route).
Where’s what, as a list:
- Tinganes and the old town (Reyni): The peninsula and lanes, the cathedral and the harbour restaurants. Suits: First visit, history, harbour lunches.
- Town centre and Vaglið (Miðbýurin): The main square and pedestrian street; everything is a 10-minute walk. Suits: A base with shops and cafes. Price band $$$.
- Skansin and the west harbour (Vestaravág): A fortress with a view and a marina; parking is easier here. Suits: Quiet nights, harbour walks. Price band $$.
- Nordic House and the park (Norðurlandahúsið): A cultural centre and a park on the hill north of the centre. Suits: Wet days, culture, a wooded walk.
- Sleep area Town centre and Vaglið: suits A base with shops and cafes, price band $$$.
- Sleep area West harbour (Vestaravág): suits Quiet nights, harbour walks, price band $$.
- Vágar Airport (FAE), 50–75 min by the usual route.