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Beschrijving
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 Papegaaiduiker colony. Moreover, Kuifaalscholver breed on the rocks at the water's edge, while the cliffs are breedin sites of Zeekoet , Alk and Noordse Stormvogel. Mykinesholmur is the only place on the Faroe Islands that is home for the Jan-van-gent. Drieteenmeeuw breed on the cliffs next to the footbridge.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Berg , Grasland/weide , ZeeOmstandigheden
Bergachtig , GladRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
LenteToptijd voor dit gebied
LenteRoute
Smal padZwaarte wandeling
PittigToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
The island inhabits the endemic Mykines house mouse, a subspecies of Mus musculus.