Beach near Breiddalsvik, Iceland

Breiddalsvik Travel Guide

Iceland

Breiddalsvik is a small coastal settlement in eastern Iceland, with a population of around 130. It is a quiet base for exploring the surrounding Eastfjords and nearby coastline rather than a large urban centre.

Travellers arriving by air can use Breiddalsvik Airport. The named beach near the settlement is Fauskasandur, 39 kilometres away, giving visitors a coastal stop within easy reach by road.

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Local time

130

Population

1,041 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Breiddalsvik

Jan

0°16

Feb

2°16

Mar

2°16

Apr

4°14

May

8°14

Jun

9°16

Jul

11°14

Aug

11°17

Sep

9°18

Oct

5°16

Nov

2°17

Dec

1°16

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Breiddalsvik

  • Fauskasandur

    Fauskasandur

    39 km away

Things to do in Breiddalsvik

  1. Breiðdalur

    historic site

    3 km

  2. Phare de Streiti

    historic site

    4.2 km

Getting there

Breiddalsvik Airport · 0 km

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