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The hotel is surrounded by one
of Iceland´s most beautiful
mountain ranges.
Hotel Bláfell –
Relax in a Romantic Environment
Breiðdalur
…with open arms
In the East of Iceland, surrounded
by high, steep, magnificent
mountains on the one hand and
the sea on the other hand; lies a
sweet little village by the name
of Breiðdalsvík. In this village you
will find Hotel Bláfell, named after
the blueness of the mountains;
a charming, wooden building,
which will without doubt fill
your days with a nice relaxing
feeling while you hike during the
day and sit by the hearth in the
evening.
The hotel was first opened in 1982,
when tourism hardly existed in
Iceland, and has been enlargened
since then. Friðrik Árnason, who
owns the hotel together with his wife
Hildur Hafsteinsdóttir, says that the
weather in Breiðdalsvík is probably
the most genial in the country, which
makes gambling with the weather
less risky for the traveller there than
in other places.
“The village is calm and its habitants
friendly, you will surely get the feeling
that you are somewhere far off in the
countryside, yet you will have almost
every service you need in walking
distance,” says Friðrik. “Plus the region
offers plenty of activities, of which
56
most are connected with nature in
some way or another.” According to
Friðrik one has to spend two to three
days in Breiðdalsvík to be able to
experience the surrounding nature
in a recreative way.
Beiðadalsvík is located right by road
nr. 1, or the “Circle” as it is better
known, among the magnificent
mountains of the East. It is on the
edge of a broad bay in the Eastfjords.
Breiðdalur (or Broad Valley) is
surrounded by one of Iceland´s most
The hotel is surrounded by one of Iceland´s most beautiful mountain ranges.
Sitting by the open fire is perfect for enjoying the moment.
beautiful mountain ranges with lofty,
jagged peaks and sheer cliffs.
There are plenty of walking routes
around the village, for shorter
tours one can go down to the coast
Meleyri, which is rich of birdlife. For
longer routes one can go towards the
highlands and mountains on various
hikes. The area is rich and geologically
miscellaneous, which means that one
can find various different sorts of
colorful stones. In fact, the diversity is
such that next to Bláfell Hotel, there is
a special stone museum.
In Breiðdalur you will find three
of Iceland´s most beautiful fishing
rivers, Breiðdalsá, Tinnudalsá
and Norðurdalsá. Walking along
Breiðdalsá you must visit Beljandi
waterfall, the most beautiful fall in
the area. If you want to see diverse
wildlife you will not be disappointed,
with birds all around and you will
literally be able to wach them right
at the doorstep. If you are lucky you
might even spot a reindeer and if you
are really lucky you may see the elusive
arctic fox, the largest indigenous land
animal of Iceland.
The hotel itself is painted black
outward with a blue roof making it
quite attractive as you approach it.
Most of its interior is wooden, giving
you the nice feeling of being out of
town in the middle of nature. The
hotel has 25 rooms, all equipped with
a bathroom, TV and telephone. There
is a charming and comfortable sitting
room with an open fire, perfect for
enjoying the moment whether you
are relaxing after a day exploring the
local area, sitting with friends or just
enjoying a good book. To perfect
the relaxation, Hotel Bláfell offers its
guests a sauna to wind down.
Hotel Blafell has its own restaurant,
which proudly presents you with a
cuisine largely composed of local
ingredients. The lamb, beef and
vegetables come from the farmers in
the area and the sea food from the
fishermen. “We bake our own bread
and cakes and we even pick the berries
for the desert ourselves,” says Friðrik.
Therefore, if you are looking for a pure
nature experience, while staying in
nice surroundings, near to all service,
Hotel Bláfell is without doubt a
splendid choice. Especially if you are
seeking a romantic getaway as well.
Further information is available on
hotelblafell.is
Héraðsprent
Experience the East
Breiðdalsvík is the perfect place to stop-relax-enjoy and experience.
Breiðdalur offers natural gems that are waiting and wanting to be discovered.
Packed with activities: Walking/hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding,
adventure tours, museum, geology, swimming pool, playground, the sea shore,
the aw invoking mountains and so much more!
In Breiðdalsvík camping is free!
For further info
www.breiddalur.is