Hoydalar (Photo)

Tórshavn (Danish: Thorshavn) is the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands, a part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

In 1584, Tórshavn had 101 inhabitants.
The population was divided into three equally large groups made up of farmers, their families and servants, trade and government
officials and people who owned no land and therefore not much else; this included the landless proletariat from the villages that during
this period came to Tórshavn in search of work.

They were set to guard duty on Skansin without pay, and for clothing and food they depended on the bounty of the farmers.

The harbour is served by the Smyril Line international ferry service to Denmark and Iceland.
The harbour is also used by domestic ferry services (Smyril) of Strandfaraskip Landsins within the Faroe Islands, chiefly on the route to Tvøroyri.

The town is served by Bussleiðin – a network of local buses, with the service identified by its red livery.
Bussleiðin has five routes and is operated under contract by Gundurs Bussar P/F.Buses within Tórshavn have been completely free of charge since 2007.
In addition, there is a helipad by the coast.