Fugloy

Fugloy is the easternmost island of the Faroe Islands — small, remote, and full of life. The word Fugloy means “Bird Island”.

It can be reached by ferry or helicopter, and the journey itself becomes part of the experience: a slow crossing into calmness.

Only a handful of people live here year-round. For a few days, you can live among them — at your own rhythm, on nature’s terms.

Fugloy has a small local shop in Kirkja village, located in the historic store attached to our island home “Geilin”, offering basic goods.

From late spring through summer, the island opens up. People with family ties return, doors are unlocked, and paths are used more often. There is more movement, more conversation, and a quiet sense of shared presence, shaped by visitors who come to spend time rather than pass through. In Kirkja village a small café/restaurant opens during the warmer months.

Fugloy is a haven for seabirds and wild weather. From May to August, puffins, kittiwakes, fulmars, and gannets fill the cliffs.

In winter, the island grows quieter but never still. Wind, waves, and shifting light shape the days, and those who remain live closely with the rhythm of weather and sea.

For ornithologists, botanists, nature photographers, and anyone seeking close contact with the Faroese landscape, Fugloy offers exceptional possibilities.

The island’s varied microclimates and remote setting create ideal conditions for observation, documentation, and research. We welcome interest from individuals or small groups who wish to experience this island community with care and attention.