Beskrivning
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 lunnefågel colony. Moreover, toppskarv breed on the rocks at the water's edge, while the cliffs are breedin sites of sillgrissla , tordmule and stormfågel. Mykinesholmur is the only place on the Faroe Islands that is home for the havssula. tretåig mås breed on the cliffs next to the footbridge.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
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.
Terräng och habitat
Berg , Slätt , Hav / oceanFörhållanden
Bergigt , HaltRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
VårBästa tid för ett besök
VårRutt
Smal stigHur ansträngande vandring
Ansträngande vandringNås
Till fotsFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
The island inhabits the endemic Mykines house mouse, a subspecies of Mus musculus.