Tórshavn Cruise Port Guide

The short answer

Tórshavn is a tiny capital you can walk in a morning. The old Tinganes quarter with turf roofs sits by the harbor. The dramatic cliffs and waterfalls are outside town and best done by tour.

Getting ashoreShip docks

Distance to townThe town is compact and walkable; the harbor is next to the old town (exact distance unverified).

Gateway forTinganes old parliament quarter, Skansin fort, National Gallery, Kirkjubøur, Faroese nature tours.

Walk to Tinganes, harbor, old townA few minutes · Free

On the chart

Where Tórshavn lies

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Where your ship docks

The Port of Tórshavn is the largest harbor in the Faroe Islands. Ships dock in the harbor close to town. The port website blocked our check of exact berths.

Shuttle. Not usually needed.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The way	Time	Cost
Walk to Tinganes, harbor, old town	A few minutes	Free
Regional bus (ssl.fo) or tour to Kirkjubøur and other villages	Half day	Bus fare (unverified)
Tour to Cliffs, waterfalls (Gásadalur, Múlafossur)	Half to full day	Tour price

Walk to Tinganes, harbor, old town

Time A few minutesCost Free

Walk from the ship along the harbor.

Visit Tórshavn: getting around on foot is easy.

Regional bus (ssl.fo) or tour to Kirkjubøur and other villages

Time Half dayCost Bus fare (unverified)

Check times at ssl.fo.

Tour to Cliffs, waterfalls (Gásadalur, Múlafossur)

Time Half to full dayCost Tour price

Book through the ship or Visit Tórshavn's cruise tours page.

Some hikes charge landowner fees.

Worth the trip

What to see

Tinganes

Rocky point with red turf-roof buildings; one of the oldest parliament sites in the world.

How: Walk.
Time: 45 minutes
Tickets: Free

Reyn old town

Black tarred houses with grass roofs. People live here; do not peer in windows.

How: Walk.
Time: 30 minutes
Tickets: Free

Skansin fort

Old coastal fort with cannons, a lighthouse, sea views.

How: Walk.
Time: 30 minutes
Tickets: Free

National Gallery of the Faroe Islands

About 2,800 works, mostly Faroese art.

How: Walk through Viðarlundin park.
Time: 1 hour
Tickets: Paid; check price

Nordic House

Turf-roofed cultural center with a cafe.

How: Walk.
Time: 30 minutes
Tickets: Free to enter

A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

9:00 Off the ship. Walk to Tinganes and Reyn (1 hour).
10:15 Skansin fort.
11:00 Cathedral and Vaglið square.
12:00 Lunch.
13:00 Walk through Viðarlundin park to the National Gallery.
14:30 Nordic House cafe.
15:30 Back to the ship; aboard 1 hour early.

Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

Weather is wet, windy and changes fast.
Calls may change or cancel due to weather (port warns of schedule changes).

Do this

Check hiking fees before you go; many must be booked online.

Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

Hiking fees apply on many private trails, e.g. Kallur lighthouse DKK 200 adults; Trælanípa DKK 200 unguided or 450 guided; Drangarnir DKK 600 guided; Mykines DKK 500 (400 online) plus ferry. The government has passed new Sustainable Tourism legislation that will change these fees.
Drones are banned at many top sights near the airport.