An island where sheep outnumber people — puffin nests, Thursday-only ferry, and the edge of the Atlantic.
Mykines is the westernmost island of the Faroe archipelago — a 17-inhabitant paradise on the edge of the Atlantic, reachable only by Thursday ferry. During the single week of July, the puffin nests open to visitors — thousands of colourful birds nest along the southeast coast. The Mykines Lighthouse hike is one of the world's most dramatic — a narrow chain bridge connects the island to the curious Mykineshólmur peninsula.
5K
visitors/year
Best time to visit
One week in July — puffin nests open to visitors; ferry runs May–August
Top sights & experiences
- 🐦 Puffin colony — July
- 🚤 Thursday ferry from Vágar
- 💡 Mykineshólmur lighthouse
- 🏠 Village — 17 inhabitants
- 🦅 Birdwatching tour
Perfect for
BirdwatchingNaturePhotographyHiking
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