Fugloy

Fugloy means bird island, and it is the easternmost point of the archipelago, a steep-sided island with two settlements, Kirkja and Hattarvík, joined by a path along the slope above the sea. Between them live a couple of dozen people. The ferry from Hvannasund calls at both, weather permitting, and the helicopter serves them as a lifeline. Cliffs on the eastern side hold large seabird colonies. Both villages sit on shelves above the sea with the ground rising steeply behind them, and the whole island is walked rather than driven; there is barely a road on it.

What you actually see

• Kirkja and Hattarvik - the two villages and the path between them.
• The eastern cliffs - seabird colonies on the island's exposed side.
• The easternmost point - the far edge of the archipelago.
• The lifeline services - the ferry and helicopter that keep the island connected.

When to go

June to August is the practical window. Landings depend on swell and are cancelled frequently. Helicopter seats must be booked well ahead.

Honest expectations

Ferry landings fail often and being stranded overnight is a real risk. There is no accommodation to speak of and no shop. The path between the villages is exposed.

Nearby

Svinoy is southwest, and Vidoy is west.