Europe > Faroe Islands > Torshavn: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

Capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn is located south of Streymoy, the largest island of the archipelago, and has just under 13 000 (19 000 for the metropolitan area). This town was built by the Vikings in the 9th century, and essentially lives of fishing today; tourism it is also developing increasingly. The international airport is located on the island of Vagar, and an underwater tunnel connecting it to the capital. A bus network allows you to move all over the archipelago, but in the city there are also taxis and it is easy to rent a car. You can see in the capital construction of the 16th and 17th centuries that line the Gongin Street, the oldest street of the capital, and small colored houses and the various forms spread across the city and the monastery Munkastovan built 15èeme century. Also visit the Historical Museum and its collection of religious and archaeological objects, his farm tools, ancient ship models and weapons Vikings; the outdoor museum Kurdalsvegur; Nordic House, cultural space dedicated to exhibitions, theater performances and concerts; Reynagarour the rectory; Fort Skansin. At the mercy of city streets, admire the statues of Janus Kamban in the gardens of the Saving Bank. Note: many art galleries line the city.