Opis
Mykines is an island with rugged coasts, steep cliffs, and grass-covered slopes. the seabird colony is located on the western headland and on the islet Mykinesholmur. A footbridge connects Mykinesholmur with the main island. The hike from the village to the lighthouse at the end of the islet Mykinesholmur passes right through the large maskonur colony. Moreover, kormoran czubaty breed on the rocks at the water's edge, while the cliffs are breedin sites of nurzyk , alka and fulmar. Mykinesholmur is the only place on the Faroe Islands that is home for the głuptak. mewa trójpalczasta breed on the cliffs next to the footbridge.
UPDATE 2026: The hiking route on Mykineshólmur is closed and can no longer be walked. Currently, you are only allowed to hike at Mykine with a mandatory guide. The breeding colonies of birds on the Mykimeshólmur peninsula (they were accessible via a footbridge) are not accessible anymore. Because the bird colonies are no longer visible, the area is downgraded C-level/ blue marker.
Szczegóły
Dostęp
Boat trips from Soervagur to Mykines must be booked in advance. For schedules and contact details visit https://mykines.fo. Travelling time is 45 minutes. All visitors who wish to hike on Mykines must pay Hiking fee. The fee is used to protect the seabirds. The narrow and in parts steep path to the lighthouse may be slippery depending on weather.
UPDATE 2026: The hiking route on Mykineshólmur is closed and can no longer be walked. Currently, you are only allowed to hike at Mykine with a mandatory guide. The breeding colonies of birds on the Mykimeshólmur peninsula (they were accessible via a footbridge) are not accessible anymore. Because the bird colonies are no longer visible, the area is downgraded C-level/ blue marker.
Teren i siedlisko
Góry , Łąka , MorzeWarunki
Górzysty , ŚliskoTrasa dookoła
TakCzy luneta będzie przydatna ?
Może być przydatnaUdany sezon obserwacyjny
WiosnaNajlepszy czas na wizytę
WiosnaTrasa
Wąski szlakPoziom trudności szlaku pieszego
ForsownyDostępne
PieszoCzatownia/platforma obserwacyjna
NieDodatkowe informacje
The island inhabits the endemic Mykines house mouse, a subspecies of Mus musculus.