Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FLATEY
Of Breiðafjörður's innumerable islands, little Flatey (literally 'flat island') is the only one
with year-round inhabitants. In the 11th century Flatey was home to a monastery, and
today the appealing island is a popular stopover for travellers heading to (or from) the
Westfjords. Push the slo-mo button on life, and enjoy a windswept afternoon amid
brightly coloured houses and swooping Arctic terns.
SLEEPING
Hótel Flatey
HOTEL
( 555 7788;
www.hotelflatey.is
;
s/d incl breakfast Ikr21,500/24,500; Jun-late Aug)
Hótel Flatey has some of the most charming, nooklike rooms in Iceland, and the on-site
restaurant
(lunch mains Ikr1900 to Ikr3200, dinner three-course menu Ikr8100 to
Ikr8500; open noon to 9pm) is fantastic as well. On weekends, slip down into the base-
ment for live evening jam sessions with some of the locals.
Krákuvör
CAMPGROUND
( 438 1451;sites per person Ikr1000; Jun-Aug)
One of the island's farms, about 300m from the pier, Krákuvör offers modest accommod-
ation and camping.
Læknishús
GUESTHOUSE
( 438 1476;d without bathroom Ikr11,000; Jun-Aug)
Læknishús is about 400m from the pier and offers simple farm accommodation in sum-
mer.
GETTING THERE & AWAY
To cross Breiðafjörður aboard the
Baldur Ferry
and stop off in Flatey, you must take the
first ferry of the day, disembark, and board the second daily ferry across, or one the next
day (boats only pause on the island for around five minutes as they cross the fjord). No
cars are allowed on Flatey, so for those taking a car to the Westfjords, it is possible to
send it on across (no additional charge) while staying behind in Flatey.
