Bragðavellir Cottages

Top choice in East Iceland


Some 13km from Djúpivogur, this pristine property is rich in views and wildlife (including ducks and chickens; possibly reindeer in winter), and there are great walking trails. A cluster of cosy self-contained cottages come in two sizes – one or two bedroom. There's an on-site 'barn restaurant', too.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby East Iceland attractions

1. Teigarhorn

5.55 MILES

Rockhounds will love the display of zeolites at this farm, now a natural monument and nature reserve 5km northwest of Djúpivogur. It's renowned for its…

2. Eggin í Gleðivík

6.68 MILES

Walk or drive down to the waterfront behind Langabúð and follow the road west to reach this intriguing public artwork: 34 oversized eggs along the jetty,…

3. Bones, Sticks & Stones

6.79 MILES

En route to the jetty you’ll pass this quirky sculpture garden full of mineral rocks, bones and assorted flotsam and jetsam.

4. Langabúð Museum

6.96 MILES

Djúpivogur's oldest building is the long, bright-red Langabúð, a harbourside log warehouse dating from 1790. It now houses a cafe and an unusual local…

5. JFS Handcraft & Stone Garden

6.96 MILES

A small place with a big reputation thanks to its owner. Jón is a welcoming local character with a great stonework collection; he makes beautiful…

6. Öxi Pass (Route 939)

10.96 MILES

At the head of Berufjörður, the 19km Öxi mountain pass (Rte 939) offers a summer short cut to drivers en route to or from Egilsstaðir. The pass cuts about…

7. Flögufoss

12.71 MILES

From Rte 966 take the turn-off to Flögufoss, a 60m-high waterfall (19km west of Breiðdalsvík), if you feel like a scenic leg-stretch.

8. Breiðdalssetur

18.16 MILES

Breiðdalssetur is a small local museum and research centre with exhibits on regional geology and history. At the time of research it was only open to…