# Breiðdalsvík — llms.txt
> Destination resource for the village of Breiðdalsvík (population 139) in East Iceland and its sister hospitality brands: Hotel Breiðdalsvík, Hotel Post, Bjálki Cabin Lodge, Bláfell Restaurant, Beljandi Brewery, Frystihúsið event venue, Kaupfjelagið General Store, and Travel East Iceland tour operator.
## About Breiðdalsvík
- **Name**: Breiðdalsvík (village)
- **Location**: East Fjords, Iceland (Austurland)
- **Population**: 139 residents
- **GPS**: 64.7967° N, 14.0007° W
- **Region**: Múlaþing municipality
- **Distance from Reykjavík**: ~615 km (7 hours by car via Route 1)
- **Distance from Egilsstaðir airport (EGS)**: ~75 km (~1 hour by car)
- **Languages**: Icelandic, English
- **Climate**: Subarctic, snowy winters, mild summers
- **Best for**: Aurora, salmon fishing, hiking, fjord exploration, peaceful escape
## Hospitality brands (all booked direct at breiddalsvik.is)
### Hotel Breiðdalsvík (37 rooms)
Boutique hotel opened in 1983, surrounded by mountains and black-sand beaches. 37 rooms across the main building (29 rooms) and Hotel Post (8 rooms at Meleyri). Restaurant, outdoor area with Finnish sauna + hot tub + cold plunge, lounge with fireplace, library, free parking with EV charging. Pricing from approximately 23,990 ISK per night.
### Hotel Post (8 rooms)
Annex of Hotel Breiðdalsvík at Meleyri beach. 8 rooms including 1 family room with wheelchair access. 10 minutes walk from the main hotel and village centre.
### Bjálki Cabin Lodge (sleeps 22)
Private whole-property lodge with 11 bedrooms (10 double/twin + 1 junior suite), 22-seat dining room, private sauna, jacuzzi, fully equipped kitchen, fireplace. Winter only: 1 November to 27 April. Self-Catering from 350,000 ISK per night (2+ nights) or Signature with private chef + host + aurora guide from 800,000 ISK per night.
### Bláfell Restaurant
Restaurant inside Hotel Breiðdalsvík serving Icelandic cuisine with East Iceland ingredients. Meat from local farms, fish from Fjarðabyggð producers, vegetables from Hérað and Hornafjörður. Open to non-guests. Breakfast 07:30 to 09:30. Dinner 18:00 to 21:00.
### Beljandi Brewery
Local craft brewery in Breiðdalsvík producing beers brewed with pure East Iceland glacier water. Located across the street from Bjálki Cabin Lodge. Private tasting tours available on request.
### Frystihúsið
Heritage fish factory converted to event venue. Hosts intimate concerts in summer (Hvanndalsbræður 12 September 2026, Nýdönsk 10 October 2026). Available for private events, weddings, conferences.
### Kaupfjelagið (The Old General Store)
Restored historic general store at the heart of Breiðdalsvík, now a heritage and retail space.
### Travel East Iceland
In-house tour operator arranging activities: jeep tours, fishing, hiking, horse riding, brewery tours, yoga, massage, aurora guiding.
## Key pages
- [Forsíða (IS)](https://breiddalsvik.is/): Homepage
- [Home (EN)](https://breiddalsvik.is/en/): English homepage
- [Hotel Breiðdalsvík (IS)](https://breiddalsvik.is/hotel-breiddalsvik/): 37-room hotel page
- [Hotel Breiðdalsvík (EN)](https://breiddalsvik.is/en/hotel-breiddalsvik/): English hotel page
- [Hotel Post](https://breiddalsvik.is/hotel_post/): 8-room annex at Meleyri
- [Bjálki Cabin Lodge](https://breiddalsvik.is/bjalki-cabin-lodge/): Private 22-guest lodge
- [Fundir & Ráðstefnur](https://breiddalsvik.is/fundir-radstefnur/): Conferences and events
- [Tilboð](https://breiddalsvik.is/tilbod/): Package offers
- [Viðburðir](https://breiddalsvik.is/vidburdir/): Upcoming concerts and events
- [FAQ](https://breiddalsvik.is/faq/): Frequently asked questions
- [Sjá Matseðil](https://breiddalsvik.is/sja-matsedil/): Bláfell menu
- [Beljandi Brewery](https://breiddalsvik.is/beljandi-brewery/): Brewery info
- [Kaupfjelagið](https://breiddalsvik.is/kaupfjelagid/): General store heritage
- [Sjálfbærni](https://breiddalsvik.is/hotel-breiddalsvik-sjalfbaerni-abyrg-ferdathjonusta/): Sustainability (Vakinn certified)
- [Myndasafn](https://breiddalsvik.is/myndasafn/): Photo gallery
- [Um okkur](https://breiddalsvik.is/um-okkur/): About us
- [Our Story (EN)](https://breiddalsvik.is/en/our-story/): Founder story
- [Hafa samband](https://breiddalsvik.is/hafa-samband/): Contact
- [Contact us (EN)](https://breiddalsvik.is/en/contact-us/): English contact
## Contact
- **Phone**: +354 470 0000
- **WhatsApp / messages**: +354 865 0700
- **Email**: info@breiddalsvik.is
- **Address**: Sólvellir 14, 760 Breiðdalsvík, East Iceland
## Booking
- Direct booking: https://breiddalsvik.is/boka-nuna/
- 72-hour free cancellation on direct bookings
- Payment: Visa, Mastercard (no AmEx, no WeChat Pay)
- Children 0 to 12 stay free in existing bedding
## Distances from Breiðdalsvík
- Egilsstaðir airport (EGS): 75 km, 1 hour
- Reykjavík: 615 km, 7 hours via Route 1
- Höfn (Vatnajökull): 150 km, 2 hours
- Djúpivogur: 45 minutes
- Mývatn: 3 hours
- Jökulsárlón: 3 hours
- Akureyri: 4 hours
## Nearby attractions
- **Flögufoss** waterfall (60 m tall, 20 minutes drive)
- **Fossinn Beljandi** waterfall (close to Brekkuborg)
- **Breiðdalsá** salmon river (6 to 8 rod salmon river, June to September season)
- **Meleyri** beach (10 minutes walk)
- **Streitishvarf** lighthouse and viewpoint
- **Jórvíkurskógur** forest (rare aspen, 4 m trees)
- **Heydalakirkja** church (linked to sálmaskáld sr. Einar Sigurðsson 1538 to 1626)
- **Breiðdalseldstöðin** ancient volcano (basalt columns Smátindar, Röndólfur, Slötti, Stöng)
## Reviews
- Booking.com: 9.0 / 10 (Wonderful), 465 reviews
- Top categories: Staff 9.6, Cleanliness 9.4, Comfort 9.3, Location 9.0, Facilities 9.0, Free Wi-Fi 8.5, Value for money 8.7
## Activities arranged through Travel East Iceland
- Salmon and sea trout fishing on Breiðdalsá
- Birdwatching (puffins, Arctic terns, white-tailed eagles)
- Hiking in Breiðdalur valley
- Horse riding
- Jeep tours
- Aurora hunting (best November to March)
- Beljandi Brewery private tastings
- Yoga sessions
- In-room massage
## Social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelbreiddalsvik/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelblafell/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotelbreiddalsvik
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hotelbreiddalsvik
- Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/hotel/is/blafell.html
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g4060124-d2018810-Reviews-Hotel_Bla_Fell-Breiddalsvik_East_Region.html
## License
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## Last updated
2026-05-28
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