Simbahöllin

Top choice in The Westfjords


Simbahöllin is a cool cafe in a restored 1915 general store with friendly staff serving tasty Belgian waffles during the day and hearty lamb tagines at night. Outdoor seating, fjord views and a cosy vibe ensure this is one of the Westfjords best boltholes.

Simbahöllin also arranges top-quality horse-riding tours, and mountain and fat-bike rental.


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