Mykineshólmur Islet

By Fríða Weihe Verified Expert

Published: 02/06/2021

Reading time: 2 minutes

Mykineshólmur Islet is the most westerly piece of land in the wild Faroe Islands. The islet is home to a lighthouse overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean. A bridge connects the islet Mykineshólmur with the the bigger Mykines Island.

A canyon, named Hólmagjógv, separates the islet from Mykines Island. A bridge links the islet to the island.

Lighthouse on Mykineshólmur Islet — Mykineshólmur isles as seen from Mykines Island. Photo by Chris Poplawski.

Mykineshólmur is the westernmost part of the Faroe Islands. The islet rises 133 metres (436 feet) from the sea.

You will get extraordinary views of the islet from the northern part of Mykines Island. Join a guided Mykines Tour and you might end up getting majestic views towards the lighthouse outpost in the Faroe Islands.

Puffins on Mykineshólmur Islet

The islet is uninhabited. Nevertheless, the place brims with life. Birds find their way to this outpost especially during the summer months from May throughout August.

Puffins are a real treat for travellers visiting during the bright summer months. These charming seabirds, with their colourful beaks and playful behaviour, nest on the islet’s grassy cliffs.

Sailing in Faroe Islands — *Boats sail from Sørvágur to Mykines Island. From there, you will get a close encounter of Mykineshólmur Islet. Photo by Romana Vondruskova.*

During this time, puffins can be seen flying to and from the sea, bringing small fish to their burrow nests hidden in the green hillsides. The Faroe Islands in summer provides ideal conditions for feeding, as the surrounding North Atlantic waters are rich with seafood. Jákup Sverri is the maritime research vessel in the Faroe Islands examining the waters around the archipelago all year round.

The main Mykines Island is renowned as a prime puffin-watching spot. Same goes for Mykineshólmur Islet. These places are a puffin haven securing visitors thousands of birds in their natural habitat amidst the serene surroundings.

Fríða Weihe

Fríða Weihe is Faroese born and bred. She grew up in Tórshavn, the capital in the Faroe Islands. Graduated from Glasir Tórshavn College within Marketing Management, Fríða did her internship at Guide to Faroe Islands. Fríða has since then continued working within travel and tourism ensuring a high quality all way through.

Go to author