Population: 139.
Your home in East Iceland.
Whether you are here to climb mountains, seek out waterfalls, or simply to relax with a slice of our famous Hjónabandssæla, here is your map of the village.
Our favourite places
From hidden waterfalls to black sands and fjord views, East Iceland is full of places you can almost have all to yourself. Just ask at reception, we will point you to the one you would never find on Google Maps.
Hiking trails around Breiðdalsvík
Quiet valleys, magnificent mountain passes and viewpoints, all just a short distance from the hotel. Pick up a paper map at reception, or download ours before you set off.
Sauna, hot tub and a cosy lounge
Warm up after a day outdoors in our outdoor bath and Finnish sauna, open to all guests. Then unwind in the lounge with board games, a book and a local beer from Beljandi Brewery right next door.
Bláfell Restaurant
Fresh local ingredients served in the warm, wood panelled hall at the heart of the hotel. Excellent fresh fish straight from the small boats, and always freshly baked Hjónabandssæla.
Hjónabandssæla
One of the loveliest parts of your stay at Hótel Breiðdalsvík is our beloved Hjónabandssæla, a traditional Icelandic pastry, baked fresh in our kitchen with care and love, just like in the old days.
This cosy oatmeal cake with rhubarb jam takes its charming name, which means marital bliss, from the belief that a good marriage, like the cake, is made from simple ingredients that come together to create something warm, strong, and a little sweet and sour.
Hjónabandssæla, our recipe
- 200 g rolled oats
- 150 g flour
- 200 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 200 g butter
- 400 g rhubarb jam
- Mix the oats, flour, sugar and baking soda. Add the melted butter and vanilla and knead into a dough.
- Press two thirds of the dough into a lined baking tin. Spread the rhubarb jam evenly on top, and crumble the rest of the dough over it.
- Bake at 180°C for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with skyr or whipped cream.
This cake is baked fresh daily in our kitchen, ask our staff for a slice during your stay!
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