Seydisfjordur is a charming town located in the Eastern Region of Iceland. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty and its vibrant cultural scene. Visitors can explore the town’s colorful houses and picturesque harbor, where they can watch fishing boats come in with their daily catch. Seydisfjordur is also home to several art galleries, museums, and cultural centers that showcase the town’s rich history and creative spirit. The town is surrounded by majestic mountains and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing.
Seydisfjordur is a place of singing waterfalls and peculiar characters. It is a welcoming town booming with creativity and rich in history. Inhabited by about 700 people the town acts as one big family, and a friendly one at that. Everybody is welcome to our little paradise and we want to share the goodness with you. Visit Seydisfjordur, experience the flourishing art scene, and try our guided tours and delightful hiking trails. Enjoy the local cuisine and the sensation of our unique town. Seydisfjordur is one of Lonely Planet’s top picks in Iceland.
The long, calm, deep fjord of Seydisfjordur twists and turns 17 kilometers from its mouth to the head of the fjord, where the town of the same name shelters beneath Mt. Strandartindur and Mt. Bjolfur.
In the valley above the town, the river Fjardara cascades from the edge of the heath above in innumerable beautiful waterfalls, down to Lon (the lagoon) at the head of the fjord. A road leads up from the fjord, along by the river, to the Herad district, 26 km away across Fjardarheidi heath. Once a hazardous place to travel, the heath is now crossed in a mere half-hour by a high-quality road, commanding splendid views of the surrounding area. The route (Stafirnir) down into Seydisfjordur by the Fjardara river is one of Iceland’s most spectacular roads.
