Mjóifjörður
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Mjóifjörður

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TypeFjord
Length18 km
Width2 km
SettlementBrekkuþorp
MunicipalityFjarðabyggð
AccessSummer road access / winter boat access

Mjóifjörður is a fjord in East Iceland. The fjord combines coastal scenery, steep mountain landscapes and settlement history.

The fjord combines coastal scenery, steep mountain landscapes and settlement history. It is well suited to travellers interested in scenic drives, photography and quieter parts of Iceland. While exploring East Iceland, it can also be useful to browse places around Egilsstaðir and plan nearby stops as part of the same route.

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Accessible year-round

Mjóifjörður is a narrow and remote fjord in East Iceland. The small settlement of Brekkuþorp lies on its shore.

Access

The road over Mjóafjarðarheiði is generally open only during summer. In winter the fjord is reached by boat.

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Mjóifjörður

Mjóifjörður er hluti af fjölbreyttri náttúru, menningu og afþreyingu Íslands.

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