Port of Torshavn (c) Port of Torshavn
Torshavn
Tórshavn, set amid the clear waters of the North Atlantic, is one of the world’s smallest Capitals. What Tórshavn lacks in size, it more than makes up for by the warmth of its welcome!
The city has 20.000 inhabitants and is situated on the island of Streymoy, which is the largest island in the Faroes – located centrally in the archipelago. This makes the port ideal for excursions to all corners of the Faroes. The history of Tórshavn dates back more than one thousand years. Much of the earliest historical timber-built houses with turf roof in Tórshavn date back to the 15-16th century.
Tórshavn has a rich and colorful history as a port community with strong traditions of serving the fishing industry. Today Tórshavn is the centre of all commercial and cruise traffic in the Faroe Islands.
Tórshavn blends the historical and picturesque with all the features of a modern city. The visitor will experience quality restaurants, interesting museums, exhibitions, and, excellent shopping.
The city has 20.000 inhabitants and is situated on the island of Streymoy, which is the largest island in the Faroes – located centrally in the archipelago. This makes the port ideal for excursions to all corners of the Faroes. The history of Tórshavn dates back more than one thousand years. Much of the earliest historical timber-built houses with turf roof in Tórshavn date back to the 15-16th century.
Tórshavn has a rich and colorful history as a port community with strong traditions of serving the fishing industry. Today Tórshavn is the centre of all commercial and cruise traffic in the Faroe Islands.
Tórshavn blends the historical and picturesque with all the features of a modern city. The visitor will experience quality restaurants, interesting museums, exhibitions, and, excellent shopping.
- Travel by coach past fjords and valleys; board a boat for an unforgettable, close-up view of sea caves, soaring cliffs and nesting seabirds – this is the most visited attraction in the Faroes.
- Experience the spectacular vistas of the archipelago and its fjords on the islands. Old ridged-line roads are on the islands of Streymoy and Eysturoy with several viewpoints with beautiful scenery.
- Travel by coach to the early 14th-century St. Magnus Cathedral ruins and the historic King’s farm at Kirkjubøur; step inside the parish church, which dates from the year 1111.
- A Faroese family opens the doors to their home and invites you in. This will give you an excellent opportunity to make acquaintance with locals and to see how a Faroese family lives.
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Nautical information
Max. Length For Berth, M:
325
Max. Draught, M:
10
More Info Draught:
-
Max. Air Draught, M:
-
More Info Air Draught:
No. Of Quays:
4
Quay Length Total, M:
890
Quay Depth, M:
8.5
Anchorage Available:
yes
Anchorage Compulsory:
Passenger Terminal:
yes
Pilotage Compulsary:
yes
Tugs Available:
yes
Bunkering:
yes
Tidal Movement/range, M:
0.3
Water:
yes
Ships Tenders Allowed:
yes
Garbage Disposal:
yes
Airport Distance, Km:
47
City Centre Distance, Km:
1
Passengers
Calls
Passengers 2020
Calls 2020
- Port of Tórshavn
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Jónsvein Lamhauge, Harbour Master
P.O.Box 103
FO-110 Tórshavn
Faroe Islands+298 311762 - Tórshavn Tourist Information
- Duty Officer, Harbour Office
- Port of Tórshavn
- Port of Torshavn
