Hidden deep within the mountains of East Iceland lies Mjóifjörður, one of the country’s most remote and enchanting fjords. Long, narrow, and dramatically carved by glaciers, Mjóifjörður is a place where silence still reigns, where nature sets the pace, and where visitors arrive not by chance, but by intention. In recent years, this secluded fjord has quietly become a destination for travellers seeking authenticity, slow travel, and genuine connection with Icelandic culture.
At the heart of this experience stands Sólbrekka Holiday Homes, a family-run tourism service also named Mjoifjordur Tourism, that continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in its surroundings. As summer 2026 approaches, Sólbrekka Holiday Homes enters an exciting new chapter, one that blends hospitality, local produce, storytelling, and flavour in a way that could only happen in Mjóifjörður.
A Fjord Worth the Journey
Mjóifjörður is accessible during the summer months via the infamous Ring Road No. 1, followed by Route 953 across the Mjóifjörður heath. The drive itself is part of the adventure, offering sweeping views, mountain plateaus, rivers and small waterfalls, and a sense of stepping away from the modern world. In winter, when snow transforms the landscape and roads close, the fjord remains connected by ferry service from Norðfjörður (Neskaupstaður), a lifeline that reinforces Mjóifjörður’s unique rhythm and isolation.
This seasonal accessibility shapes life here. Summer is a time of openness, creativity, and welcome. It is when Sólbrekka Holiday Homes opens all its doors, when the café fills with conversation, and when visitors discover how powerful simplicity can be.
Sólbrekka Renewed: Opening Early June
Sólbrekka Holiday Homes will open as usual in the first week of June, given the weather allows,but not without significant changes behind the scenes. During May, both the guesthouse and café will undergo extensive renovations, marking a major investment in comfort, quality, and sustainability.
The café will receive a complete renewal of its kitchen, allowing for improved service, better workflow, and a quicker solution of orders. The guesthouse renovation focuses on creating a refreshed yet authentic environment, comfortable without losing the character that defines staying in a remote Icelandic fjord and in what once was a periodic home to herring fishermen.
Alongside these physical changes comes the chance to make changes to service offering. The renovations support travellers to Mjoifjordur by ensuring a fresh local produce, during opening hours, ideal for hikers, photographers, and those eager to explore Mjoifordur’s hidden treasures.
The Café: Icelandic Traditions on a Plate
Food has always been central to Icelandic hospitality, and Solbrekka Holiday Homes’s café proudly continues this tradition. The menu focuses on classic Icelandic flavours, simple but deeply rooted in culture and memory.
Guests can enjoy sandwiches topped with local produce, all served in a way that lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Sweet offerings include the famous kleina, the traditional Icelandic twisted doughnut, as well as waffles with whipped cream and rhubarb jam, a timeless Icelandic treat associated with family gatherings, road trips, and café stops across generations, up and down the country. Waffle making in Iceland became especially widespread after 1950, influenced in part by Danish culinary traditions and the increased availability of waffle irons in Icelandic homes. Over time, waffles evolved into a beloved symbol of warmth and hospitality, often served on weekends, holidays, and at countryside cafés, making them a natural fit for the atmosphere at Solbrekka Café.
With the renovated kitchen, these offerings will be prepared more efficiently and consistently, ensuring that quality remains high even during the busiest summer days.
Introducing Skráma: A Taste of the Fjord
The summer of 2026 also marks a milestone for Solbrekka Holiday Homes family: the launch of its first in-house produced goods, sold under the brand name Skráma.
Skráma is a new line of artisan liquors and preserves, crafted in very small batches using local berries and traditional methods. The name is inspired by Skráma, an Icelandic troll woman from folklore, strong, earthy, and slightly mischievous. In Icelandic, the word “skráma” also means a scratch or a minor injury, a subtle nod to the rawness of nature and the marks it leaves on both landscape and people.
Under the Skráma name, four liquor flavours will be introduced:
- Bilberry
- Crowberry
- Two blended variations combining bilberry and crowberry
Each flavour reflects the character of East Iceland’s wild berries, deep, slightly tart, and intensely aromatic. These liquors are not mass-produced products, but limited editions, shaped by season, harvest size, and the realities of a very small family-run startup. While the liquors stand beautifully on their own, they are also exceptionally good when paired with waffles and whipped cream, where their rich berry notes add warmth and depth to a classic Icelandic café tradition. This pairing will offer guests a unique way to experience Skráma directly at Sólbrekka, connecting local flavours with familiar comfort.
In addition to the liquors, Skráma will also introduce an orange-rhubarb marmalade, balancing citrus brightness with the sharp, nostalgic tang of Icelandic rhubarb. This marmalade pairs beautifully with breakfast bread, waffles, cheese, or simply a quiet moment in the café overlooking the fjord.
Local, Limited, and Meaningful
What makes Skráma special is not only its flavour, but its philosophy. These products will be available for sale on site at Solbrekka Café, making summer 2026 the first time guests can take a literal taste of Mjoifjordur home with them.
Due to the small scale of production, quantities will be limited. Each bottle and jar represents time, care, and a close relationship with local ingredients. In a world of abundance, Skráma embraces scarcity as a virtue, an honest reflection of life in a remote Icelandic fjord.
A Living Story in East Iceland
Solbrekka Holiday Homes is more than accommodation; it is a living story shaped by landscape, season, and family dedication, dating back to the early seventies. With renovated facilities, an extended summer opening, and the launch of Skráma, summer 2026 represents a moment where tradition and innovation meet.
For travellers seeking more than just a place to stay, for those looking for quiet, flavour, folklore, and connection, Mjoifjordur and Solbrekka Holiday Homes offer something increasingly rare: an experience that feels personal, unhurried, and real.
Here, the road ends, the fjord opens, and even a small scratch, or a skráma, becomes part of the story you carry home.