If weather and wind is permitting you can enter mykines by own Zodiacs (or by a ferry for port of Sørvagur) to explore the westernmost island – Mykines, a bird paradise that attracts bird enthusiasts and ornithologists from all over the world.
This little island is home to hundreds of thousands of seabirds such as gannets, fulmars, guillemots, storm petrels and kittiwakes.
The main attraction is undoubtedly Mykineshólmur, an independent islet that is connected to the mainland by a suspension bridge on 35 meters elevation. On the grassy slopes above the cliffs, thousands of puffins are nesting. It is not unusual to see them flying in with fish hanging from their beaks to feed their young.
For those that are ready for a tougher hike and those that reach the top of Mykines they will enjoy the incredible views.
I 2017 new Rules for Traveling and hiking in Restricted Area of Mykines were put into force.
Applying for all: Tour Operators, Guides and Traveler.
In the efforts to protect and preserve the unspoiled nature and bird life of Mykines, the owners have decided to restrict access to the nature by virtue of the law.
Mykines is a Ramsar area and therefore we have to take extra care of our fragile nature.
The restrictions stands on three main pillars
1. To limit the time where traveler are allowed to stay in the restricted area in the period of May to August, both included.
2. To control the access by require approved guide and maximum number of traveler in each group
3. By an admission fee.
The owners hope that every traveler now and in the future will enjoy Mykines and it’s nature and we hope for your full cooperation in our effort to protect and preserve our nature.
In order to develop Mykines to an even better tourist attraction the admission fee will solely be spent on investment related to Mykines. Now individual owner will have any personal gain of the fee.
Therefore all travelers need to get there tour to Mykines arranged by a Tour Operator.
The Tour Operator has to fulfill all requirements before the start of the tour. This also include payment of the admission fee.
On www.visitfaroeislands.com you can find a list of Faroese Tour Operators.
Rules for Traveling in Restricted Area of Mykines:
Traveler have to be in groups (max. 20) lead by a approved tour guide.
The guide’s responsibilities are:
– that the traveler has a good experience
– that tour is organized
– that traveler stays on trails and stands etc.
– that the traveler at all time stay together as one group
– that disturbance of birds and animals are at a minimum at all time
– that no litter is to be left in nature, but brought back to litter bins
– that all traveler are informed about the rules prior to start of tour
– that other guidance if applicable are followed
– that the admission fee are payed
Please note! Every traveler is responsible for his/her own safety, proper equipment, i.e. footware etc. and necessary insurance.
Time limitation: (Period where you are allowed to stay in restricted area)
In May, June and July in the time 07.00-10.00, 12.00-16.00 and 18.00-21.00. In August 09.00-18.00.
Admission fee:
Each traveler, that will be 15 or older in the calendar year = 100 DKK. Children, that will be 7-14 in calenderyear = 50 DKK and children 6 year and younger free.