Places worth the detour in Tórshavn

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Nólsoy. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Nature & landscapes3 Museums & culture3 Ruins & the uncanny1 Built landmarks1

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Nólsoy

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

Island in central Faroe Islands

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2.Magnus Cathedral

Ruins & the uncanny · Notable

Ruined cathedral on the Faroe islands

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3.Tórshavn Cathedral

Sacred sites · 18th century · Notable

Church

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4.Listasavn Føroya

Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable

Art museum in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

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5.Skansin

Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem

Historic fortress in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

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6.Nordic House in the Faroe Islands

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Architectural structure

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7.Saint Olav's Church, Kirkjubøur

Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem

Church in the Faroe Islands

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8.Faroe Islands National Museum

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum in the Faroe Islands

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9.St. Mary's Church, Tórshavn

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in the Faroe Islands

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10.Kaldbaksfjørður

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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11.Svartafoss

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

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