{"id":10107,"date":"2026-06-08T07:46:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/the-iceland-we-love\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T07:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:46:24","slug":"the-iceland-we-love","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/the-iceland-we-love\/","title":{"rendered":"The Iceland We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');\n.entry-content .ecl section{width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;margin-left:0!important;margin-right:0!important}\n.ecl{font-family:'Playfair Display',Georgia,serif;color:#564311;line-height:1.7;font-size:18px}\n.ecl *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.ecl h1,.ecl h2,.ecl h3{font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;font-style:normal;margin:0}\n.ecl p,.ecl li{font-style:normal}\n.ecl a{color:#416781}\n.ecl .wrap{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 22px}\n.ecl section{padding:42px 0}\n.ecl .body h2{font-size:30px;margin:34px 0 12px;color:#564311}\n.ecl .body p{margin:0 0 16px}\n.ecl .body ul.clean{list-style:none;margin:6px 0 18px;padding:0}\n.ecl .body ul.clean li{position:relative;padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}\n.ecl .body ul.clean li::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:5px;top:11px;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#528daa}\n.ecl .body ol{margin:6px 0 18px;padding-left:22px}\n.ecl .body ol li{margin-bottom:10px}\n.ecl .hero{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(26,26,26,.55),rgba(84,70,112,.78)),url('https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/flogufoss-2.jpg') center\/cover no-repeat,#544670;color:#f2e8c3;text-align:center;padding:84px 22px 90px}\n.ecl .hero .kicker{letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:13px;opacity:.92;margin-bottom:14px}\n.ecl .hero h1{font-size:46px;color:#f2e8c3;margin-bottom:18px}\n.ecl .hero p.sub{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 26px;font-size:20px;color:#f7efd6}\n.ecl .cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.ecl .btn{display:inline-block;text-decoration:none;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 28px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600}\n.ecl .btn-primary{background:#c35535;color:#fff}\n.ecl .btn-secondary{background:transparent;color:#f2e8c3;border:2px solid #f2e8c3}\n.ecl .faq{margin:8px 0 4px}\n.ecl .faq details{background:#fff;border-radius:9px;padding:2px 20px;margin-bottom:10px;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.07)}\n.ecl .faq summary{cursor:pointer;font-size:18px;font-weight:600;padding:15px 0;list-style:none}\n.ecl .faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.ecl .faq summary::after{content:\"+\";float:right;color:#c35535;font-weight:700}\n.ecl .faq details[open] summary::after{content:\"\\2013\"}\n.ecl .faq details p{padding:0 0 16px;margin:0}\n.ecl .ctaband{background:#528daa;color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:52px 22px;margin-top:8px}\n.ecl .ctaband h2{color:#fff;font-size:28px;margin-bottom:12px}\n.ecl .ctaband p{color:#eaf3f7;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 22px}\n.ecl .related{background:#fff;border-left:5px solid #c35535;border-radius:8px;padding:22px 26px;margin:30px 0 0;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.07)}\n.ecl .related h2{font-size:21px;margin-bottom:10px}\n.ecl .related ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}\n.ecl .related li{margin-bottom:8px}\n@media(max-width:640px){.ecl .hero h1{font-size:34px}.ecl .body h2{font-size:25px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ecl\">\n<header class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"kicker\">H\u00f3tel Brei\u00f0dalsv\u00edk &middot; East Iceland<\/div>\n<h1>The Iceland We Love<\/h1>\n<p class=\"sub\">Discover a slower and more meaningful way to travel Iceland, with local advice from Icelanders and Hotel Breiddalsvik in East Iceland.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.hotelbreiddalsvik.is\/\">Book your stay<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/whats-around-us\/\">Explore East Iceland<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<div class=\"wrap body\">\n<h2>A Slow Travel Guide from East Iceland<\/h2>\n<p>The Iceland we love is not only the Iceland of famous photographs. It is also the Iceland of quiet valleys, local swimming pools, small villages, unexpected conversations, changing weather, empty roads, hidden waterfalls and evenings spent looking back over the photographs of the day.<\/p>\n<p>It is the Iceland you discover when you allow yourself time.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel at the Pace of the Landscape<\/h2>\n<p>Iceland is powerful, but it is not always loud. Some of its best moments are subtle: evening light on a mountain, the sound of a small waterfall, fog lifting over a fjord, reindeer crossing in the distance, a local recommendation that changes your route.<\/p>\n<p>That is why we recommend staying longer when possible. At least 14 days gives travellers more space to experience the country. Three weeks is even better.<\/p>\n<h2>Stay Longer in Each Region<\/h2>\n<p>When travellers stay multiple nights in one place, something changes. The destination becomes more than a stop. You learn the direction of the light, the shape of the mountains, the sound of the village, the places locals mention and the walks that feel good at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<p>At Hotel Breiddalsvik, we often see guests arrive for one night and wish they had planned more time. East Iceland has that effect on people.<\/p>\n<h2>Ask Locals<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the best places in Iceland are not always the most famous. Ask about a local walk, a valley, a viewpoint, a quiet road or a waterfall nearby. In Brei\u00f0dalsv\u00edk, places like Meleyri, Brei\u00f0dalur, Streitishvarf, Fl\u00f6gufoss, Beljandi and Bl\u00e1gil often become part of a guest\u2019s story.<\/p>\n<h2>Let the Weather Shape the Day<\/h2>\n<p>Weather is part of travelling in Iceland. A flexible itinerary allows you to choose a short walk, a longer hike, a geothermal bath, a scenic drive or a quiet afternoon by the fireplace depending on the day. Flexibility is not a compromise. It is part of the experience.<\/p>\n<h2>East Iceland in the Iceland We Love<\/h2>\n<p>East Iceland represents much of what we love about the country: mountains in every direction, many waterfalls rather than one famous one, valleys to explore, wild reindeer, puffins in season, small villages, a large forest, fjords and space.<\/p>\n<p>It is a region that rewards curiosity.<\/p>\n<h2>Hotel Breiddalsvik and the Art of Returning<\/h2>\n<p>After a day outside, returning matters. A good base gives the journey shape. At Hotel Breiddalsvik, guests can return to the lounge, fireplace, sauna, hot tub, cold tub and restaurant. They can plan the next day, review photographs or simply sit quietly for a while.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is slow travel in Iceland?<\/summary>\n<p>Slow travel means giving yourself time to explore, stay multiple nights, follow local recommendations and enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Why is East Iceland good for slow travel?<\/summary>\n<p>The region offers valleys, waterfalls, fjords, hiking, wildlife and small villages that reward extra time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How long should I spend in Iceland?<\/summary>\n<p>We recommend at least 14 days if possible, and three weeks is even better.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Final CTA<\/summary>\n<p>Discover the Iceland we love: slower, deeper and full of local discoveries. Use Hotel Breiddalsvik as your East Iceland base and give yourself time to explore.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"related\">\n<h2>Continue exploring<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/why-east-iceland-deserves-more-time\/\">Why East Iceland Deserves More Time<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/14-day-iceland-solar-eclipse-road-trip\/\">The Ultimate 14-Day Iceland Solar Eclipse Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/21-day-iceland-road-trip\/\">The Ultimate 21-Day Iceland Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/where-to-stay-in-east-iceland\/\">Where to Stay in East Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breiddalsvik.is\/en\/discover-breiddalsvik\/\">Discover the Tiny Town of Brei\u00f0dalsv\u00edk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ctaband\">\n<h2>Use East Iceland as your base before or after the eclipse<\/h2>\n<p>Hotel Breiddalsvik is a peaceful base on Iceland&#8217;s Ring Road for exploring East Iceland&#8217;s fjords, waterfalls and quiet landscapes. 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