Tórshavn - Streymoy
Faroe Islands — 2.5 km
Tórshavn — Streymoy
Tórshavn - Streymoy
🇫🇴 Faroe Islands — Altitude 104 m
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This live camera looks out over Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, from the island of Streymoy. It is useful for seeing how the harbour town and its surrounding hills look right now, and for judging whether the weather is settling or turning. The page also shows the local time and a three-day forecast so you can plan around what the sky is doing.
About Tórshavn and Streymoy
Tórshavn sits on the southeast coast of Streymoy, the largest of the Faroe Islands, and has been the country's administrative centre for centuries. The town is known for its old harbour, turf-roofed houses and a compact historic core set against green, steep hillsides. The wider landscape is shaped by the North Atlantic: treeless ridges, sea cliffs and fjords that give the islands their dramatic, sculpted character.
What to watch on the camera
Because the Faroes sit in the path of Atlantic weather systems, conditions can change quickly, and cloud, mist and sudden showers often move across the hills within minutes. Watching the view in the morning or late evening can show how light shifts over the harbour and hills, depending on the view. Since the camera's exact framing is best confirmed on the live stream, keep an eye on the sky and the water to judge the day.
Climate and getting around
The Faroe Islands have a mild but windy oceanic climate, with cool summers and winters that are rarely severe, though rain and wind are common in every season. Summer is generally the easiest time to visit, while winter brings shorter days. Tórshavn is the natural base for exploring Streymoy, and nearby cameras in Velbastaður, at the Tórshavn panorama viewpoint, and on the island of Nólsoy show other parts of the area.
Summer and winter
Long daylight in summer makes the view worth checking at odd hours, while winter offers fewer hours of light and more dramatic skies over the water.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Tórshavn right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Tórshavn are shown in the live weather block on this page, updated automatically for the Faroe Islands capital.
What time is it in Tórshavn?
The local time for Tórshavn is displayed on this page and follows the Faroe Islands time zone, so you can check it against your own clock before watching the stream.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera is in Tórshavn on the island of Streymoy, at roughly 104 metres above sea level, and the map on this page marks its position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Watching during the day gives the clearest view of the harbour and hills, but changing weather and evening light are often the most interesting, depending on the view.
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