Tórshavn Cruise Port
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Eystari Kai — Main Cruise Berth, Tórshavn.
Tiny North Atlantic capital with a walk-off cruise quay, grass-roof old town, and dramatic island day trips.
At a glance
Port summary
Tórshavn is an exceptionally easy walk-off cruise call. Most ships berth at Eystari Kai (Eastern Quay) in the Eystaravág harbour basin, a flat 300–500 m from Tinganes, Havnarkirkjan cathedral and the old wooden town of Reyn. Larger vessels take the Bursatangi deep-water berth around the headland, about 20 minutes on foot or a short taxi ride. The Vestari Kai (Western Quay) is occasionally used for smaller ships. Weather is the single biggest wildcard — fog, sideways rain and shifting wind can delay boat excursions to Vestmanna or the outer islands. Independent day trips to Kirkjubøur, Saksun, Gjógv and the Vestmanna sea cliffs all work, but budget return time generously and keep one eye on the forecast.
Cruise docks
🚢 Eystari Kai — Main Cruise Berth
The main cruise berth in Tórshavn, on the east side of the Eystaravág harbour basin. Most calls dock here and passengers walk straight into the old town — Tinganes and Havnarkirkjan are 300–500 m away on the waterfront.
📍 Latitude: 62.003474, Longitude: -6.762571
See dock on port map →🚢 Vestari Kai — Western Cruise Berth
Secondary cruise berth on the west side of the harbour in the Vestaravág basin. Used by smaller ships when Eystari Kai is occupied; still a flat 5–10 minute walk to Tinganes via Bryggjubakki.
📍 Latitude: 62.006099, Longitude: -6.772064
See dock on port map →🚢 Bursatangi — Large-Ship Berth
Deeper quay on the east headland used by larger cruise vessels that cannot berth in the inner harbour. Expect a 15–20 minute walk or a short taxi transfer to the old town.
📍 Latitude: 62.0138, Longitude: -6.7672
See dock on port map →Getting to Tórshavn
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The default choice for most passengers. Eystari Kai to Tinganes is a flat 300–500 m on paved waterfront. From Bursatangi, allow 15–20 minutes on foot via Yviri við Strond.
📍 Exit Eystari Kai at the cruise reception and head north along Bryggjubakki — Tinganes and the old town are straight ahead.
Tórshavn's Bussleiðin town buses (red buses, lines 1–6) are completely free — no ticket, no card needed. SSL regional buses (blue) run out to Kirkjubøur, Vestmanna and Saksun and take contactless cards.
📍 Bussleiðin stops on Niels Finsens gøta and Doktara Jakobsens gøta — a 3–5 minute walk from the quay.
Small fleet — book ahead for outer villages. Cards and contactless accepted; metered fares published by the municipality. Expect kr400–600 one-way to Kirkjubøur.
📍 Taxi rank on the cruise quay at Eystari Kai on call days; otherwise phone Auto (+298 31 12 34) or Bil (+298 32 32 32).
The fastest way to reach Saksun, Gjógv, Mykines ferry at Sørvágur or the Múlafossur waterfall. Book in advance on cruise days — fleets are small. Toll applies on the Eysturoyartunnilin and Sandoyartunnilin subsea tunnels.
📍 Hertz, Avis and 62°N car rental desks at SMS Shopping Centre (1 km) and Vágar Airport (45 km).
Passenger ferries run to Nólsoy (20 min) several times daily and to Suðuroy (2 h). Mykines ferry leaves from Sørvágur, not Tórshavn. Book cars ahead in summer; walk-on is fine for cruise passengers.
📍 Strandfaraskip Landsins (SSL) ferry terminal at the west end of Vágsbotnur — 400 m walk from Eystari Kai.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Card-first port — bring a contactless card and skip the currency exchange. Small cash only useful for village cafés.
Things to do
Tinganes
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Red turf-roof parliament buildings at the tip of the harbour — among Europe's oldest meeting sites.
🕐 Morning or late afternoon for soft light on the turf roofs
Nólsoy Lighthouse Hike
🚶 Walk
Four-hour return hike along the spine of Nólsoy to the 19th-century Borðan lighthouse.
🕐 Dry days only; the track is exposed and boggy after rain
Bryggjubakki Waterfront Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Flat waterfront path from the cruise quay past Tinganes to the old wooden harbour at Vágsbotnur.
🕐 Anytime — best in golden hour
Vaglið & Niels Finsens Gøta
Short stop🚶 Walk
Main square and pedestrian street with cafés, Faroese knitwear shops and the Listaskálin art hall.
🕐 Late morning when shops open at 10:00
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Tour
🎯 Activity
Two-hour boat tour along basalt cliffs and sea caves north of Vestmanna — puffins in summer.
🕐 May–August for seabirds; sailings stop in rough weather
Áarstova Restaurant
🍽️ Restaurant
Tasting-menu restaurant in an 18th-century timber house serving Faroese lamb and local fish.
🕐 Lunch 12:00–14:00; dinner from 18:00
Tórshavn Cathedral (Havnarkirkjan)
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
18th-century white cathedral in old Tórshavn with a plain plank interior and hanging model ships.
🕐 Daily services permitting — check sign on door
Magnus Cathedral Ruins
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Roofless 14th-century cathedral shell at Kirkjubøur — the most significant medieval Faroese site.
🕐 Late morning after coach groups leave
Faroese National Museum (Tjóðsavnið)
🏛️ Museum
National museum of Faroese history at Hoyvík — Viking finds, church woodwork and boat galleries.
🕐 Opening time for quiet galleries
Saksun Church & Pollurin Lagoon
📸 Viewpoint
Turf-roof stone church above the Pollurin lagoon — one of the most photographed Faroese spots.
🕐 Low tide reveals the black-sand beach; check tide tables
Skansin Fortress
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
17th-century sea fort above the quay with harbour views, old cannon and a lighthouse — free entry.
🕐 Clear morning for harbour and Nólsoy views
Nordic House in the Faroe Islands
Short stopother
Grass-roof Nordic cultural centre hosting art, theatre and a reliable lunch café.
🕐 Check lunch café hours around midday
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Tórshavn?
- Your ship docks directly at the Tórshavn cruise terminal in Faroe Islands.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Tórshavn?
- Yes. Tórshavn is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Tórshavn centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Local bus, Taxi, Car rental, Ferry. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Tórshavn?
- Plan for at least 2.5 hours ashore to see Tórshavn independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Tórshavn and are cards accepted?
- Tórshavn uses the Faroese króna. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Tórshavn cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.