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Island in Faroe Islands, Kingdom of Denmark
Photo: Ekrem Canli, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Faroe Islands are beautiful – that may be subjective, but it comes without question that the archipelago is one of the world's most underrated hidden gems. Mykines, however, takes this a step further – containing the perfect blend of a typical charming Faroese village (which is also called Mykines) and a nature-lover's paradise. The westernmost island of the Faroes is home to innumerable puffins and many hiking trails.
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Mykinesholmur Lighthouse
Closed until further notice. Apart from the village of Mykines, this lighthouse (and the lightkeeper's cottage) is the only other human-built feature on Mykines. It was built in 1909 to aid ships, before it also functioned as a weather station. Today, the lighthouse is entirely automated, you may still see the light blinking every 20 seconds during the summer. The lighthouse does blend in with the landscape, and is a good place to take photos.
Church of Mykines
A small church built in 1862 and restored in 1879. Like many other Faroese churches, this church is Lutheran.
A small café with light snacks and beverages with proper meals during dinner. The café also runs the nearby campsite. If you are going hiking, you can also preorder packed lunches with them – contact them in advance, though.
A café housed in a >100-year-old building that serves fish soup, beverages, and dinner. Cakes are also available, though you probably wouldn't want to consume cake right before you hike.
A small campground near the town, great if you want to experience more of the outdoors and want to save up a bit of money. It includes a public shower, toilets with the 10 campsites. There is food available nearby, and dogs are allowed on a leash.
The Yellow House
A large secluded hostel that's unsurprisingly yellow (hence its name as The Yellow House).
An apartment, part of whose name means "puffin" (not Monday), housed in an old sheep house. It has a maximum capacity of 4 persons and contains a TV and Wi-Fi.
A large and spacious guest house – it was largely renovated back to its original classic design, but is otherwise classy, cosy and simply decorative, suitable for larger groups. The price of the guest house also includes the price of pickup, meals, coffee, and apparently even the tour guide.
A cosy 2-room cottage that has since been renovated from an old sheep house. The maximum guess capacity is four persons. Comes with a TV and free Wi-Fi.
By helicopter
Atlantic Airways runs helicopter service between Vágar to Mykines 3-4 times a week. It costs DKK 435 one-way for non-residents. The flight takes about 11 mins.
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