About Mjóifjörður
In a country that specializes in unspoiled and out-of-the-way places, Mjóifjörður might just take the title of ‘most remote’.
Its name translates as ‘Narrow Fjord’, and it’s an 18km-long inlet that is home to just one tiny village, Brekkuþorp. Today, only about 14 people live in Brekkuþorp year-round, and they are clearly people who relish some nature-induced solitude: the road into Mjóifjörður is breathtaking, but it’s open for only about four months of the year (depending on the weather). The rest of the year, Mjóifjörður is only accessible by scheduled boat from Norðfjörður.
Food and accommodation
Sólbrekka in Mjóifjörður
Sólbrekka and cottages in Mjóifjörður are by road no. 953 The nearest town is Egilsstaðir, 42 km.
Two cottages located on Brekkubrún, right below the house Brekka. Each house has sleeping place for 4-5 persons, a bedroom with double bed on the ground floor as well as a sleeping loft with space for 2. On the lower floor is a fully equipped kitchenet…
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Practical information
It is important to keep a few things in mind when travelling in Iceland. It is necessary to keep up with the weather forecast, even during summer, and road conditions. You must get familiar with the Icelandic Króna (currency) and pack appropriately for the season you are visiting, you can expect all kinds of weather all year round. And there is no need to buy water because the tap water is great!
