Region
Eastfjords
600 km from Reykjavik
Breiddalsvík and Breiddalur Valley
A quiet fishing village at the mouth of Iceland's widest valley, with colorful mountains and salmon rivers in the Eastfjords.
Population
~140
Eastfjords • Breiddalur valley
Breiddalsvík is a tiny fishing village at the mouth of Breiddalur, Iceland's widest valley, where rhyolite mountains frame salmon rivers and hiking trails. With only 140 residents and few tourists, it is rural Iceland at its quietest.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
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Population
~140
Quiet fishing village
Known for
Breiddalur valley
Iceland's widest valley
Top Attractions in Breiddalsvík
Breiddalur Valley
Iceland's widest valley with colorful mountains
Rhyolite Mountains
Red, yellow, and orange rock formations
Breiddalsa River
Salmon and trout fishing
Geology Museum
Local geological history and rock samples
Valley Hiking
Trails through colorful landscapes
Fishing Harbor
Small working fishing port
How to Get to Breiddalsvík
From Egilsstadir: 80 km (1 hour) via Route 1 south.
From Djupivogur: 45 km (35 minutes) via Route 1 north.
Ring Road: Directly on Route 1, an easy stop between the Eastfjords and Höfn.
Best Time to Visit Breiddalsvík
Summer: Best for hiking and fishing (June-September), when the valley's colors show most clearly.
Winter: Very quiet, with the hotel still open, snow in the valley, and Northern Lights on clear nights.
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Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.