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Mjóifjörður is a village of 35 people in East Iceland, sitting on a fjord of the same name (meaning Narrow Fjord). It is part of the municipality of Fjarðabyggð.

In early 20th century, the village was a Norwegian whaling station. The village also hosted the Dalatangi light, Iceland's first lighthouse. It is often referred as the smallest village in the country, and one of the most diverse.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mj%C3%B3ifj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur

Brekkuþorp og Mjóifjörður liggja á Austurlandi.

Settlement typeVillage
Postal code715
Elevation5 m above sea level
Recommended stay1–2 hours

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Mjoifjordur, peaceful surroundings, coastal scenery and remote East Iceland nature

About Brekkuþorp

Mjóifjörður is a village of 35 people in East Iceland, sitting on a fjord of the same name (meaning Narrow Fjord). It is part of the municipality of Fjarðabyggð.

In early 20th century, the village was a Norwegian whaling station. The village also hosted the Dalatangi light, Iceland's first lighthouse. It is often referred as the smallest village in the country, and one of the most diverse.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mj%C3%B3ifj%C3%B6r%C3%B0ur

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Last verified: 9. September 2026

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Brekkuþorp og Mjóifjörður

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Hvar er Brekkuþorp í Mjóafirði?
Brekkuþorp er lítið þorp í Mjóafirði á Austurlandi.
Hvað einkennir Mjóafjörð?
Fjörðurinn er einn af afskekktustu fjörðum landsins.
Er Brekkuþorp lítið byggðarlag?
Já, þetta er mjög lítið og rólegt þorp.
Er aðgengi að Mjóafirði gott?
Aðgengi er um fjallveg eða jarðgöng.
Er svæðið vinsælt meðal náttúruunnenda?
Já, svæðið er vinsælt fyrir kyrrð og náttúru.
Er þjónusta fyrir ferðamenn í Brekkuþorpi?
Mjög takmörkuð þjónusta er á staðnum.