Seyðisfjörður
Iceland · East Iceland · 5 m
Description
Seyðisfjörður is a picturesque town at the head of a dramatic fjord in Iceland’s Eastfjords and a distinctive center of art, culture, and history in the region. The town is known for its colorful wooden houses, rainbow-painted Norðurgata, and the iconic Blue Church, as well as the steep mountain slopes dotted with numerous waterfalls. Seyðisfjörður combines a long maritime tradition with a vibrant arts and cultural scene and a spectacular landscape of fjord, mountains, and cascading waterfalls. Its harbor is home to an international ferry connection via the Faroe Islands to Denmark, giving Seyðisfjörður a unique link between Iceland and mainland Europe.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Rainbow Street and Blue Church
- Seyðisfjörður historic town and wooden houses
- Gufufoss waterfall
- Fjarðarheiði mountain pass
- Vestdalur valley hike
- Skálanes Nature Reserve
- Seyðisfjörður art and cultural scene
- LungA Art Festival (July)
- Tvísöngur sound sculpture
- Seyðisfjörður harbour
- Hafaldan historic hospital
- Fjarðará river and waterfalls
- Seyðisfjörður hiking trails
- Skálanes birdlife (May - September)
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry