CITY BREAK PACKAGES TÓRSHAVN
Torshavn, the capital and largest town of the Faroe Islands is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. One can find the Faroes full of spectacular landscapes, exhilarating historical legends, amazing animal species, an influential cultural heritage and the presence of friendly individuals, who are habituated to living in close accord with nature. Today, the Faroes have been transformed into a highly modern society with exceptional means of transportation, a good & diverse housing, and all-embracing tourist attractions.
Torshavn means ‘Thor's Harbor’, named after the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology. Founded in the 10th century, it is considered to be one of the oldest capitals in Northern Europe. The early days of Viking settlement at Torshavn begins more than thousand years ago where it’s administrative and political centre and the Faroese Government offices positioned in the old listed buildings add to the historic glory of the town.
Today, Torshavn looks like a modern town owing to modern communication and infrastructure. It is not much isolated as it used to be in the past centuries. It has even retained its unique character, mesmerizing charm that sets its different from any other capital in the world.
The city witness a budding number of people who come to it to enjoy its harbors, striking and dramatic scenery, countryside sea, age-old history, culture and the old fortress built in 1630 to protect the market from pirates.
See here our city break packages that include flight, hotel, breakfast, airport transfers and excursions.