About Seyðisfjörður
Seyðisfjörður 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, 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.
Food and Accommodation
Hotel Aldan
Hótel Aldan of Seyðisfjörður consists of three old but extensively renovated houses two of which are located by the little pond in the heart of this quaint old town in the Norwegian Schweitzer-style. …
Norð Austur - Sushi & Bar
Norð Austur sushi & bar is a part of Hótel Aldan , a family-run hotel in the peaceful and remote town of Seyðisfjörður only a few meters from the iconic Rainbowstreet and Blue Church. The resta urant…
Post-Hostel
Post-hostel in Seydisfjordur is a newly opened hostel/guesthouse in the old post office building from the sixties, near the harbor with ocean view. There are 4 double rooms and 2 rooms for 4 people in…
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| Café Lára - El Grillo Bar | Norðurgata 3 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 4721703 |
| Media Luna Guesthouse | Hafnargata 2 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 864-3082 |
| Lónsleira apartments | Lónsleira | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 849-3381 |
| Undiraldan - a bed in paradise | Ránargata 8 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 897-7163 |
| Við Lónið | Norðurgata 8 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 899-9429 |
Things to do
Stafdalur Skiing Area
Stafdalur is by highway no. 93 between Seyðisfjörður and Egilsstaðir. The ski area is in approx. 21 km. distance from Egilsstaðir and 8 km. from the center of Seyðisfjörður.
There are three ski lifts …
Seyðisfjörður Swimming Pool
Seyðisfjörður swimming hall is a charismatic indoor swimming pool with hot tubs and sauna. Seyðisfjörður Swimming Hall was built in 1948 and was designed by Gudjón Samúelsson, the State House Master. …
Fossastígur Hiking Trail
An easy and pleasant walk from the center of Seyðisfjörður town, by a walkway partly gravel, partly grassy through a forested area towards the vale Fjarðarsel where beautiful waterfalls and varied gre…
Fjallkonustígur hiking trail
A walk to the Vestdalur Nature Reserve in Seyðisfjörður, up to the Vestdalur lake and the cave of "The Mountain Maid". The route once served as the principal communication link between Seyðisfjörður a…
Eastfjords Adventures
Eastfjords Adventures is an Adventure company based in Seyðisfjörður, East Iceland. We believe that adventure is not just about adrenaline and heart-pounding excitement; it's about discovering the tru…
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| Seyðisfjörður Golf club | Kúahagi / Vesturvegi | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 893-6243 |
| Austursigling | Fjörður 4 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 899-2409 |
| Coast Explorers | Hamrabakki 8 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | 839-1277 |
| Skálanes | Suðurgata 2 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | info@skala |
Art and Culture
Skaftfell Center for Visual Art
Skaftfell Center for Visual Art was founded in the year 1998 by a group of art enthusiasts, the Skaftfell Group. The Skaftfell Group was formed by friends of the artist Dieter Roth (1930-1998) who had…
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| Skálanes | Suðurgata 2 | 710 Seyðisfjörður | info@skala |
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Destinations
Rainbow Street in Seyðisfjörður
The small town of Seyðisfjörður is famous around Iceland for its colour and creativity. One of its best-known features is the Rainbow Street (referred to as Regnbogagatan in Icelandic) in the heart of…
Seyðisfjarðarkirkja
The Church in Seyðisfjörður is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Iceland. With its distinct colour and buildingstyle it has become a popular spot for tourists, especially since the street lead…
Tvísöngur Sound Sculpure
Tvísöngur sculpture, by artist Lukas Kühne, mixes concrete, nature, and sound to create an interactive tribute to Iceland’s unique tradition of five-tone harmony.
The installation piece looks like a …
Gufufoss
Gufufoss waterfall is a beautiful waterfall in Seyðisfjörður. The name is due to the steam emitted by the waterfall and envelops it in a certain mystery. The road over Fjarðaheiði lies next to the wat…
Practical informations
It is important to keep a few things in mind when travelling in Iceland. It is necessary to keep up with the weather forecast, even during summer, and road conditions. You must get familiar with the Icelandic Króna (currency) and pack appropriately for the season you are visiting, you can expect all kinds of weather all year round. And there is no need to buy water because the tap water is great!
