Place · Nordic House & the park
Viðarlundin park
A wooded park on the hill by the Nordic House: trees are rare on the islands, so a dry 30-minute walk under them is worth it; pair it with the Nordic House.
- Free
- Rare woodland
- Next to the Nordic House
- Go a dry hour
- Free entry
- Queue: switch at 30 min
- Works with kids
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 or 17:00 · go a dry hour
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 30–45 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet at most hours; a little busier on summer weekends.
Queue rule: switch if the queue passes 30 min; come back when under 10.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- An open public park; not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- A public park; open at all hours.
Which month is quietest
- Janquiet
- Febquiet
- Marquiet
- Aprlight
- Maybusy
- Junbusy
- Julheavy
- Augheavy
- Sepbusy
- Octlight
- Novquiet
- Decquiet
Quietest Nov–Mar · busiest Jul–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from tourist seasons; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Free town bus toward the Nordic House, or walk about 20 minutes from the centre (check the route)
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- a few steps on paths
- Shoes
- Shoes with grip; paths can be muddy.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · A few steps.
- NoLifts
- NoAccessible toilet · Use the Nordic House.
- PartialWheelchair · Paths are uneven; check the route.
- YesStroller · Possible on the main paths.
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches along the paths.
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
- Peak crowd2/5 Low
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · Shoes with grip.
- Shoes: Shoes with grip.
- No cloakroom.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Allowed.
- No drones.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- rain: Nordic House cafe (np-a)
- fatigue: A bench or the cafe at the Nordic House
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Nordic House café (field-verify position)
Problem
Red lines
- Keep to the paths and off planted beds.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Trees are unusual on the treeless Faroese hillsides; this planted woodland is one of the few in the town.
- It is a small public park; allow 20 to 45 minutes.
- Paths can be muddy and slippery after rain.
- It is near the Nordic House, so pair the two.
- There are no toilets or shops in the park; use the Nordic House.
- Wind can be strong on the open hill.
Best time of day
Go a dry hour. Plan 30–45 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· Desk estimate; weekends in summer run one level higher. Not live data.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Entry: Public park
- Free public park.
- Dress code
- Shoes: Shoes with grip.
- Bags & lockers
- No cloakroom.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Photos
- Allowed.
- No drones.
- What's closed
- WeeklyA public park open every day.
- StormscheckWind can bring down branches; stay out in gales.
- WintercheckPaths can be icy or muddy.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | free | Public park | None. |
How to do it well
- 1Go by the free town bus or walk from the Nordic House; it is 5 minutes from the building.
- 2Follow the paths between the trees; a loop takes 20 to 30 minutes.
- 3Stop at a bench for the view over the bay if the weather is clear.
- 4Return to the Nordic House cafe for a hot drink.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
20min
Worthwhile
30min
Typical
45min
p95
60min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (45 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Woodland paths
20 minA loop between the trees.
Bay view point
10 minA bench with a view.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:459:45 AM
- Closing buffer
- 615′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 20:00. Open at all hours; go in daylight.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
In the park
- Opening hours
- A public park; open at all hours.
- A public park open every day.
- Storms: Wind can bring down branches; stay out in gales.
- Winter: Paths can be icy or muddy.
- Walking and running loops
- Follow the paths between the trees; a loop takes 20 to 30 minutes.
- Woodland paths: A loop between the trees.
- Toilets and water
- Toilets (no) — Use the Nordic House.
- Accessible toilet (no) — Use the Nordic House.
- Drinking water (no) — Bring a bottle.
- There are no toilets or shops in the park; use the Nordic House.
- Shade and benches
- Stop at a bench for the view over the bay if the weather is clear.
- Bay view point: A bench with a view.
- Kids and playgrounds
- Open space and trees; rare on the islands.
- Rules
- You can bring a snack; take rubbish with you.
- Nordic House · about 3 min on foot
- Skansin fortress and lighthouse · about 8 min on foot
- Nordic House café (field-verify position) · about 3 min on foot
- north-west of the cluster: café or bench (field-verify) · about 8 min on foot
- north of the cluster: café or bench (field-verify) · about 6 min on foot
- north-east of the cluster: café or bench (field-verify) · about 6 min on foot
- west of the cluster: café or bench (field-verify) · about 6 min on foot
- centre of the cluster: café or bench (field-verify) · about 3 min on foot
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few steps.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: no · noUse the Nordic House.
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyPaths are uneven; check the route.
- Stroller: yes · yesPossible on the main paths.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches along the paths.
Paths are uneven and muddy in wet weather.
Step-free route
- 1Use the paved path near the Nordic House.
- 2Avoid the muddy loop after rain.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | no | Use the Nordic House. |
| Accessible toilet | no | Use the Nordic House. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None. |
| Cafe or food | no | The Nordic House cafe is close. |
| Drinking water | no | Bring a bottle. |
| Card payment | no | Free park. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| May–Sep | Leaves and long light | A pleasant walk on a dry day. | |
| Oct–Mar | Wind, rain and short days | Muddy paths. | |
| Jul 28–29 | Olavsoka | Extra events nearby; check. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families with kids | good | Open space and trees. |
| Walkers | good | A short calm loop. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Uneven paths. |
| Fog and gale days | poor | Wind and mud. |
Skip it if
- It is stormy or icy.
- You only have time for the old town.
Rules on site
- food
- You can bring a snack; take rubbish with you.
With kids
- with kids
- Open space and trees; rare on the islands.
- child price
- free
Combine with
Combine with
- 5 minNordic House — Exhibitions and a cafe.
- 5 minNordic House cafe · eat — A hot drink after the walk.
- 18 minSkansin — A fortress and view.
Walk the Nordic House & the park area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| The trees against the bay | Late afternoon | Keep to the paths. |
| The path in mist | Morning | Watch the footing. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth the trip?
As a short pair with the Nordic House, yes; on its own only on a dry day.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Why is a park with trees special?
Trees are rare on the islands because of wind and grazing; a wooded park is unusual.
How long do I need?
Twenty to forty-five minutes.
Is it free?
Yes.
How do I get there?
Take the free town bus toward the Nordic House or walk about 20 minutes from the centre.
Are there toilets?
Use the Nordic House.
Photos
Deep dive
Sources
- officialVisit Torshavn (tourist office)
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Source: Price
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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No official source is recorded for this figure.
The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.