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Tórshavn
City in Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Overview
Tórshavn, set on the island of Streymoy, is the charming and picturesque capital of the Faroe Islands. Its harbor, historic old town, and lush hills make it ideal for cultural exploration and outdoor adventure. The city offers a blend of ancient Viking heritage and modern Nordic living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Faroe Islands
Region
Streymoy
Population
—
Time Zone
Atlantic/Faroe
Coordinates
62.00°, -7.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,045
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
85
English
80
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
10.4°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
15.3°C
Record Low
-3.6°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1182 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FAE
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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