Visit Torshavn — Attraction in Tórshavn

Had a cultural emersion. Fascinating. Tórshavn’s National Day (Ólavsøka) and Pride Føroyar – July 2025. The Faroese National Day, Ólavsøka (July 28–29), is Tórshavn’s biggest celebration, honoring King Olaf II. Festivities include a grand procession, the reopening of Parliament, traditional chain dancing, and rowing competitions. Locals wear national dress, sing midnight ballads, and enjoy feasts of fermented lamb and seafood. Just before Ólavsøka, Pride Føroyar (July 26–27) brings a colorful LGBTQ+ parade and cultural events to Tórshavn, promoting inclusivity. Organized by LGBT+ Føroyar, it features performances, workshops, and a joyful atmosphere. Ólavsøka Eve (July 28) Opening march, street parties. Ólavsøka Day (July 29) Parliament speech, chain dancing, midnight singing. Both events offer a unique mix of tradition and modernity, making late July an exciting time to visit the Faroe Islands. Góða Ólavsøku!...

Very nice tourism information office with friendly & knowledgeable staff and a very interesting souvenir shop selling not only the usual touristic knick-knacks (postcards, fridge magnets and the like), but also artwork, jewelry or crafts by local designers. In the same building, just across the hallway, there's also a nice coffee shop.

We went there three times on different days and each time we encountered a different person, but they were all very helpful. However, I give it 4 stars instead of 5 so that the management adds extra staff, as this is the only tourism office in Tórshavn (the one by the ferry terminal was closed, seemingly permanently) as well as the main one for the whole Faroe Islands. So each time we went there there was a long line of people, as the same person deals with booking tours, giving out bus schedules or other information, as well as dealing with the sales from the shop. One person...

We enjoyed our time inTorshaven. The art gallery is not to be missed although it iso hard to find at the far end of the main Park. The collection of local artists covers the 18 19 and 20 centuries. The building itself is also quite interesting. A visit to the fortress is also worthwhile although it lacks information displays. We also walked around the parliament district. Also worth visiting but could do with better signage and...