Seydisfjordur

Built around a sheltered harbour at the head of Seyðisfjörður fjord, Seyðisfjörður grew into an East Iceland fishing town and ferry port. The settlement occupies a narrow inlet between steep mountains, where streams descend towards the North Atlantic and the road from Egilsstaðir crosses the high Fjarðarheiði pass. Wooden houses, many reflecting the town’s 19th-century Norwegian connections, give its centre a character unusual in Iceland. The blue Seyðisfjörður Church and its rainbow-painted approach are familiar local landmarks, while the port remains an important point of arrival by sea. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of East Iceland.

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