Discover Thorshavn
Places to visit in Thorshavn
Discover local landmarks and their stories. Open a place guide to plan your visit, or explore the city with a self-guided quest.
Explore the places ↓Places worth exploring
Thorshavn
Tórshavn Cathedral
Tórshavn Cathedral, called Havnar kirkja in Faroese, is the main church of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, and the seat of the Faroese bishop. It is a small, plain church built in the late 18th century, set c…
Read the place guide
Thorshavn
The Old Town, Undir Ryggi
Undir Ryggi is a corner of the old town of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, where narrow lanes and small wooden houses sit close to the harbour. It is a place to wander rather than tick off, and it carries its…
Read the place guide
Thorshavn
The Fort
Skansin, known in English as The Fort, is a historic fortress overlooking the harbour of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands. It dates back to around 1580 and is traditionally linked to the Faroese hero Magnus Heinason. Over t…
Read the place guideTurn a visit into an adventure
Explore Thorshavn on a quest
Follow a story and solve clues at your own pace. Open a quest to check its route, languages and access options.
Ghosts of Thorshavn: The Lost Commandant
90 min · EN
Places on this quest: The Fort · The Old Town, Undir Ryggi
More of Thorshavn. Your own pace.
Compare the available city adventures and choose the story for your day.
Explore all quests in Thorshavn
