With nearly 20,000 residents, Torshavn, the largest city in the Faroe Islands, might seem small but covers 172.9 square kilometers. Situated on the east coast of Strymøy, the archipelago's largest island, Torshavn has historical significance as the starting point of the Faroe Islands' modern history in the 9th century. The Norwegians, engaged in sheep farming and trade, settled here. The city serves as an essential port and international transportation hub, with ferry connections to other islands, Denmark, and Iceland. The airport near Torshavn provides international connections. Tourists are drawn to the traditional architecture, particularly in the old part called Tinganes, along with museums, galleries, and the University of the Faroe Islands, teaching in the Faroese language.
The city is located on the longest fjord in Iceland, Eyjafjordur, where you can watch dolphins and seals all year round. Sometimes you can see killer whales, blue whales, and fin whales, which are not frequent visitors here anymore.
In the city, you should visit the Lutheran Church on the hill, known for its stained glass windows, and the best botanical garden in Iceland. The Hof Cultural Center building is also worth your attention, as it hosts music and theater performances and various exhibitions.
Це найбільший каскад водоспадів в Західних фіордах. Його назва з ісл. перекладається, як «Грозовий», в регіоні його звуть «Перлиною західних фіордів», а також він відомий, як Ф’ялфосс. Каскади водоспаду спускаються з висоти 100 м, падаючи в формі трапеції, ширина нагорі - 30 м, а внизу - 60 м. З 1981 року він вважається національним пам'ятником. Відвідуючи його, проявляйте обережність і не відхиляйтеся від вказівників пішохідних маршрутів. Флора Ісландії дуже тендітна і довго відновлюється.
Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) is one of the best geological wonders in Iceland. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and Game of Thrones film location is only a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík. Explore an epic Icelandic landscape, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet!
Þingvellir means assembly fields and in the year 930 AD, Iceland’s historic democratic parliament – one of the first in the world – was founded there. Most Icelandic people regard Þingvellir as a sacred place, a place of great beauty and an incredible stepping stone in their history.
Although the Great Geysir is less active these days, it did lend its name to hot springs all over the world. It was the first geyser described in a printed source.
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in Southwest Iceland. In sunny weather, regardless of the season, an incredibly beautiful rainbow stands above it.