Seward, a charming town located on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska, is a hidden gem for travelers seeking an authentic Alaskan experience. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the pristine Resurrection Bay, Seward offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Take a boat tour to see whales, sea otters, and glaciers up close, or embark on a kayaking trip to explore the breathtaking fjords. For those seeking land-based activities, hike the scenic Harding Icefield Trail, which offers stunning views of the icefield and surrounding mountains. Seward is truly a nature lover’s paradise.
Welcome to a breathtaking land shaped by glaciers, nestled between mountains and the ocean. Adventurous travelers journey to Seward to hike stunning trails, experience abundant wildlife, paddle and fish vibrant waters, and explore our historic community. This is the ancestral homeland of the Alutiiq, or Sugpiaq, people, who have called the rocky coasts and glacial bays home since time immemorial.
Sandwiched between the Kenai mountains and the waters of Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward is one of Alaska’s oldest and most scenic communities, with Mt. Marathon rising steeply behind the town.
A spectacular 2.5-hour drive south of Anchorage brings you to this seaside village, which offers a bustling harbor, quaint shops and galleries, and many different ways to tour Kenai Fjords National Park.
Cruising Kenai Fjords National Park. This is one of Alaska’s best wildlife spectacles and some of its most beautiful fjords and glaciers. Humpback and killer whales, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, and puffins crowd the park’s waters. You can choose from a variety of Kenai Fjords boat tours as a day tour, or opt for an overnight or multi-day adventure on a sailboat or private yacht. Alaska’s most accessible glacier lies just 10-15 minutes from town, and a gentle half-mile trail leads you to up-close views of Exit Glacier. Or, go with a guide and walk on the ice!
