Tórshavn Cathedral

Tórshavn Cathedral is a white-painted Lutheran place of worship with a slate roof on the Tinganes peninsula. The building follows historicist design principles and contains seating for worshippers during religious services and community gatherings.

Construction began in 1788 under Minister Rasmus Jørgen Winther and replaced an earlier place of worship from 1609 built during King Christian IV's reign. The current building stands as a record of continuous religious presence across multiple centuries on the islands.

The altarpiece from 1647 shows the Last Supper and was commissioned by a local merchant for the Lutheran congregation. Its presence shapes how worshippers experience the sacred space and gather for community celebrations.

The cathedral is centrally located in Tórshavn and easily reached on foot from the town center. The interior is clearly laid out so visitors can see the religious furnishings and architectural details without difficulty.

The church bell came from the Norske Löve, a ship of the Danish East India Company that sank off the coast in 1707. This bell links the building's story to a merchant vessel lost during a New Year tragedy.

Location: Tórshavn Municipality

Inception: 1788

Architectural style: historicist architecture

GPS coordinates: 62.00963,-6.77160

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21