Tórshavn, Faroe Islands - August 1, 2025

This was our second stop in the Faroes. Tórshavn is the capital and largest city of the Faroes, located on Streymoy Island, with a population of 22,000. Tórshavn has had a human population since the Vikings settled it in the 800s. As you can see from the first photo below, Tórshavn has a picturesque and colorful harbor.

Once again we selected a hike for our excursion. We road a bus north to a hillside with views of the Kaldbak fjord. Then the bus stopped at the side of the road and the guide led us up the grassy hillside, where no track was visible. As we climbed over the first ridge the views opened up and we saw ahead a volcanic mountain with a lot of exposed basalt. Most of us completed the climb, but one group turned back about half way. It was definitely worth the climb. The Faroes abound in natural beauty. And with all the good food on the cruise ship, it was good to get in some exercise!