Torshavn, Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 Guide To The Smallest Capital in Europe!

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • Welcome to the Capital of Faroe Islands - Torshavn!
    Located on Faroe Island's second largest island of Eysturoy, the capital of Tórshavn is home to just under 15,000 people making it one of the least populated capital cities in Europe!
    Faroe Islands is a beautiful country and its capital is no different. From historic grass-roofed homes in the Reyn Historic district to one of the oldest parliaments in the WORLD! Today I will be taking you around this beautiful capital, sharing some history with you and show you the highlights that you must visit when you visit Tórshavn!
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Komentáře • 137

  • @LukeGeeTravels
    @LukeGeeTravels  Před 11 měsíci +5

    Tórshavn is a beautiful charming city, perfect starting point for any Faroese adventure! Check out my previous videos to learn about the beautiful hikes you can do:
    czcams.com/play/PLXOJRkIcGUoaJfKQD6OmEzEPdvvHpZGSm.html

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Wow , so beautiful Faroe 🇫🇴 islands . Greetings from beautiful tropical Hawaii islands ⛵️ 🏝

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much from watching! I have not been to Hawaii yet! What island are you from?

    • @angelusfurore8565
      @angelusfurore8565 Před 3 měsíci

      Two my favorite archipelagos Hawaii and Faroes❤

  • @hiimterry2009
    @hiimterry2009 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I loved my time in Torshavn! When we visited St. Olaf's there was nobody there and it was so peaceful. The Faroes are just wonderful.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +1

      The Faroes have such a unique landscape and yes- not many tourists make it there or even dare to explore! What time of the year did you go?

    • @hiimterry2009
      @hiimterry2009 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@LukeGeeTravels My daughter and I went as part of Closed For Maintenance at the end of this past April. It was the best trip!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@hiimterry2009 oh that’s awesome, I know Faroe Island does that every few years and I really love how they take care of their country!❤️

  • @artyomnuzhdin8711
    @artyomnuzhdin8711 Před 11 měsíci +7

    That's so beautiful. It might be very quiet and relax there. Charming city and island itself. Definitely worth of visiting and exploring at least 3-4 days. It makes me think of Bergen in Norway, or Visby in Sweden. Scandinavia is so gorgeous and stunning place to discover. Great video, good job. Thank you.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you for watching and your comments! I have not been to Norway but I have been to Stockholm. I really love the Scandinavian architecture, simple yet beautiful

  • @paulinecheng3004
    @paulinecheng3004 Před 8 měsíci +3

    BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! 📸👀👌💥🌟🤗👍🏻NICE VLOG! THX.

  • @samipietila1661
    @samipietila1661 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your advice about respecting the local residents is absolute gold. Thanks for the video :D

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s polite to respect them because especially in Faroe Islands, many of the places are privately owned so the owners could just look it up for good. Thank you for watching!

  • @Zhiivago
    @Zhiivago Před měsícem +1

    The most beautiful country flag in my opinion 🇫🇴 🇫🇴 🇫🇴 🇫🇴

  • @jarabaa
    @jarabaa Před 15 dny +2

    Excellent video. Very interesting selection of sites, well described, and allow me to say you have an engaging smile and a charming personality.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 15 dny

      Thank you very much! I have been told that when it comes to travel, my eyes just light up. I love sharing these places because I know most of my friends or family will never visit themselves

  • @muhammadhanifbaloch4430
    @muhammadhanifbaloch4430 Před měsícem +1

    Nice video about Tórshavn, Video looked good.

  • @christianlorre
    @christianlorre Před 10 měsíci +6

    Is it weird I watched this because I have a pokemon go friend who lives there? That's so beautiful, I would love to visit.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Not at all, glad you enjoyed the video! It’s a beautiful city and country when you do go and visit!

    • @HimalSinghInc
      @HimalSinghInc Před 6 měsíci +2

      Guess the Vikings playing Pokémon Go these days 🤷

  • @mingmingvlog
    @mingmingvlog Před 2 měsíci +1

    This one is great, no wonder the best one!😊🙏🏻👍🏻

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I'm glad you think so! Thank you for watching Ming!

  • @sirajhajififty
    @sirajhajififty Před 6 měsíci +2

    Beautiful video, i subbed 🎉

  • @KyawKyawBolJohnBol
    @KyawKyawBolJohnBol Před 9 měsíci +3

    I like roof with grasses😮🎉🎉

  • @WilliamBelibaste
    @WilliamBelibaste Před 24 dny +2

    Used to have a girl friend here. Visited her family and sisters here. Wonderful memories . Took a ferry from Aberdeen. Rough as one could imagine. (Skillicorn)

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 24 dny +1

      That must have been a great experience, but I can imagine crossing those seas from Scotland is no Joke! Thank you for watching Will!

  • @BobI-jb4rk
    @BobI-jb4rk Před 11 měsíci +3

    Love the fishing community and their civic pride. I’m enjoying your enhanced editing skills!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Ehh, trying but i’ve been using my sony camera for future videos so you will definitely see some more quality! But yes the Faroes are really quiet which I absolutely loved not having to deal with places jam-packed with tourists

    • @BobI-jb4rk
      @BobI-jb4rk Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@LukeGeeTravels Sincerely, I appreciate your videos and perspective. The cinematic effects have not gone unnoticed!!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 11 měsíci

      @@BobI-jb4rk I really appreciate that more than you know! Because of comments like yours I want to keep improving while continuing to share these parts of the world with everyone.

    • @123rusty4
      @123rusty4 Před 10 měsíci

      LOVE THAT THEY ARE STILL KILLING WHALES ??

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@123rusty4 i’m not sure what you are referring to. If you’re referring to whale hunting, it’s a tradition that’s been passed on from generations. It’s how the faroese people survive, why is that wrong?

  • @nabroski1101
    @nabroski1101 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Невероятная красота как в сказке❤

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yes it is! Beautiful country with magical landscape! I recommend people come to Faroe Islands🇫🇴❤️

  • @user-hg3ne4ub8d
    @user-hg3ne4ub8d Před 24 dny +1

    MERCI thank you from france . the place is sooooo nice

  • @Warriorcats64
    @Warriorcats64 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Looks like somewhere in the Icelandic Westfjords.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 8 měsíci

      I have never been but it’s on my list! Norway too! 🇳🇴

  • @BrokenNoseola
    @BrokenNoseola Před 9 měsíci +2

    My dream destination

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s so beautiful and the nature feels untouched! I highlyy recommend it!

  • @bijoycar7121
    @bijoycar7121 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow Nice your video love you From Bangladesh 💖💖🇧🇩🇧🇩

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for watching! ❤️🇧🇩

  • @davefuller84
    @davefuller84 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Lol, city. But I guess it is relative to the rest of the Faroes. My town is about the same population in Connecticut to the whole country.
    Torshavn is really fun though. I recommend visiting the Faroe Islands

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 7 měsíci

      Very relative but you’re right, thoroughly enjoyable, clean and not crowded at all city - which I loved!
      Where in connecticut are you from? I am hoping to make a roadtrip through the east coast, mainly coastal cities because I love lighthouses

  • @juli8vdberg562
    @juli8vdberg562 Před 9 měsíci +4

    May I ask what is the best period to visit the islands? I know the weather is much like in Scotland and Ireland changing much and can be cold or warm in a same day, but what periode would be most recommended? Also not too touristy but more hotel availability for spontaneous cruises around the isles instead of planning everything ahead of time

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci +3

      The most popular or best season is between May - August. The puffin colonies return to the islands, much more sunshine and opportunity for better weather. I did this trip in the beginning of September and had amazing weather for most of my time, unfortunately I did not get to see the puffins. I did a whole video explaining a visit to Faroe Islands here: czcams.com/video/KmWYU0J7gug/video.html

    • @juli8vdberg562
      @juli8vdberg562 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@LukeGeeTravels thanks a lot; I didn’t know of puffins and was thinking of late April but obviously better in May or June or maybe late August escaping the summer heat and to have that fresh air

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci +1

      @juli8vdberg562 you have to spend a little more than some other countries because it is an island so things are generally expensive. It’s not as expensive as I thought and definitely rent a car!

    • @juli8vdberg562
      @juli8vdberg562 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@LukeGeeTravels well of course.. it imports much of what it needs and surely requires a car to get around seeing places around the islands … tours are way too expensive and offer short time to hike and explore on your own

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci

      @@juli8vdberg562 I agree! One company you may want to look into is Guide to Faroe Islands and I would recommend at least one week to explore few of the islands. They're all very unique and have a lot to offer

  • @DCI_LeoDan_
    @DCI_LeoDan_ Před 2 měsíci +1

    I would like to move to the Faroe Islands. What would you recommend for me to do to move there?

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 2 měsíci

      I’m sorry but I have no idea what it takes to live there. It probably all depends what kind of jobs you’re looking for and how hard it is to get one

  • @tahsinmansurbeg2936
    @tahsinmansurbeg2936 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Very beautiful but I thought It was still a part of the Kingdom of Denmark and not a fully independent country!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you for clarifying! Hope you enjoyed the video

  • @lightningleaf23
    @lightningleaf23 Před 3 měsíci +2

    They are not fully independent they have autonomy but defence and other things is the responsibility of Denmark

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 3 měsíci

      I’ve learned that now as people have pointed out, I appreciate the comment!

  • @gavin4175
    @gavin4175 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Did you try any whale/orca whilst you stayed?

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 3 měsíci

      I did not:/ I looked for it but I skipped out on the fancy restaurants while in Torshavn due to the fact that I wanted to be within my budget

  • @MaximDL1410
    @MaximDL1410 Před 11 měsíci +1

    ☝️👏❤️✊

  • @dersandmann1585
    @dersandmann1585 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Ich mach Urlaub in Ländern mit lustigen Ortsnamen

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 6 měsíci

      Oh really! What other countries have you been to?

    • @t0mcc
      @t0mcc Před 6 měsíci

      Sportwagen selbes Land wie die Escort-Dame

  • @christophbreitenbach4112
    @christophbreitenbach4112 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Danke! Aber ich hasse es, wenn ein Bild nur eine Sekunde lang zu sehen ist.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 7 měsíci

      I am trying to get better at leaving longer clips, hopefully you’ll enjoy future videos on this channel

  • @Forlfir
    @Forlfir Před 5 měsíci +2

    I thought Valetta was the smallest one

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 5 měsíci +1

      You could be right, different sources say different things

  • @aritafamilychanal192
    @aritafamilychanal192 Před 25 dny +1

    WHY IS MY BAT HERE?????????

  • @zielonapapuga6754
    @zielonapapuga6754 Před 11 měsíci +2

    You're very beautiful.

  • @Rene-kg7pf
    @Rene-kg7pf Před 6 měsíci +17

    Don't know why some youtubers (maybe sadly not surprising) don't do their research properly when they anyways try to mention factual things... Faroe islands are not a country it is part of the Danish Kingdom... Simple fact that's not difficult to get right!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 6 měsíci +13

      I appreciate your comment, however, I did mention Faroe Islands are part of Kingdom of Denmark but they have their own government and are autonomous. To me, that signifies an independent country. We can agree to disagree

    • @Rene-kg7pf
      @Rene-kg7pf Před 6 měsíci

      @LukeGeeTravels just does an independent country have parliament members in another countries' government then ?

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 6 měsíci +5

      @Rene-kg7pf i do not get that deep into politics, I’m simply trying trying to share a general overview of the places I’m visiting. Sorry if this has upset you.

    • @Rene-kg7pf
      @Rene-kg7pf Před 6 měsíci

      @LukeGeeTravels no its not about anything you say I express what I mean I don't hide anything... its like you have broken up in a relationship but still then see your ex (not totally on your own as you want or say you are) extra to that I say no matter how much you don't care about politics it is actually where its decided and agreed upon if you are a sovereign country or not... And also then if you are you will be on the UN list over countries right? You are not therr yet sorry how ever much you want to be... And yes I still believe in fact checking before making a video

    • @blblblblbl395
      @blblblblbl395 Před 6 měsíci +2

      ​​​@@LukeGeeTravelsevery state in the USA has a parliament (called State Legislature or General Assembly). Also, these states are more than autonomous, they're officially sovereign, just as the federal government. Yet, no one refers to Alaska, Hawaii or even Guam as countries, simply because it's not what they are. The same thing applies to the Faroe Islands.
      There is a principle in international law that to be considered a sovereign country, an entity must be able to enter into diplomatic relationships with other countries/governments. Apart from some limited aspects, and since 2005 only, the foreign relations of the Faroe Islands are handled by Denmark.
      Currently, the Faroe Islands are not a sovereign country, but maybe they will be in the future.

  • @donepearce
    @donepearce Před 6 měsíci +2

    What you see here is money. A lot of money.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 6 měsíci

      How so?

    • @donepearce
      @donepearce Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@LukeGeeTravels everything is beautiful and there is not a single house in disrepair. That requires a large disposable income.

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 6 měsíci

      @@donepearce that is true! And i think people really care about their land and preserving it

  • @superchargenurse
    @superchargenurse Před 8 dny +1

    Tbh its really small and there's not much to do

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 8 dny

      It’s small but the old historic part is great to stroll through and it’s a perfect place to stay to start many adventures

  • @andersnilsson9610
    @andersnilsson9610 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Where is all the Arabs?

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 7 měsíci +2

      I have no idea, maybe this isnt a destination they want to see

    • @Xanderman
      @Xanderman Před 4 měsíci +1

      We do not need Arabs in the faroes. Thank you.

  • @Sureagurk
    @Sureagurk Před 7 měsíci +1

    buldings, no rum i vidio or mind. time robber."!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 7 měsíci

      I’ dont understand your comment but thank you for watching

  • @angelusfurore8565
    @angelusfurore8565 Před 3 měsíci

    It's not Europe

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 3 měsíci +1

      What continent do Faroe Islands belong to in your opinion?

  • @manuelmartinelli8184
    @manuelmartinelli8184 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Respect the whales and the sea, murderer!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 10 měsíci +4

      I respect people’s cultures.

    • @wendyvanbesauw9885
      @wendyvanbesauw9885 Před 9 měsíci +1

      have you been there ? No with such a blunt answer. There's animal cruelty in EVERY country in the world. Don't judge a book by it's cover, read the damned pages !

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci +3

      I’m glad you understand😊 The Faroese people use the meat from these whales to survive and feed themselves, but people from the outside see a headline and judge without knowing the facts🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @JerseyKarl
    @JerseyKarl Před 6 měsíci

    And they Slaughter 1400 whales a year! Disgusting and Shameful behavior!!

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 6 měsíci

      That’s a false accusation that media portrays. Please read further into what is actually happening, how the locals use the food and talk to the Faroese people to learn more!

    • @JerseyKarl
      @JerseyKarl Před 6 měsíci

      @@LukeGeeTravels Facts are Facts!

    • @davefiers6184
      @davefiers6184 Před 2 měsíci

      What else can they really eat ?

  • @KyawKyawBolJohnBol
    @KyawKyawBolJohnBol Před 9 měsíci +2

    I like roof with grasses😮🎉🎉

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It’s really good for the environment and it provides great insulation for the homes! I really love the Scandinavian architecture