A scenic waterfront view shows colorful wooden buildings of a coastal village reflecting clearly in a calm fjord at the foot of massive, snow-capped mountains.

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

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Things to do in Seydisfjordur

At the head of a narrow East Iceland fjord, Seydisfjordur puts one of the region’s most distinctive small-town scenes within walking distance: Rainbow Street leading to the Blue Church, with 19th-century wooden homes extending through town. Cruises to Seydisfjordur also open the door to the Icelandic landscapes beyond, from waterfall hikes to seasonal puffin viewing.

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  • An aerial view shows pedestrians strolling along a street paved with a brightly painted rainbow brick walkway leading toward a picturesque light-blue church framed by lush green mountains.

    Follow Rainbow Street’s painted bands of color to the Blue Church, passing colorful wooden houses that preserve Seydisfjordur’s 19th-century character.

  • A roaring waterfall splits into multiple streams as it pours over rugged basalt cliffs into a rushing river surrounded by green, mossy hillsides under a cloudy sky.

    Head into Vestdalur Valley, where waterfalls cut through a protected landscape that also holds traces of the former settlement at Vestdalseyri.

  • Three colorful Atlantic puffins rest along a grassy, dry earth embankment, with one peeking out from its grassy burrow against a clear blue sky.

    Visit Hafnarholmi during nesting season for close views of puffins and other seabirds from purpose-built viewing areas beside the harbor.

  • A high-angle landscape shot shows a long, glacial lake bounded by a green pine forest and expansive mountains with snow-patched peaks beneath a partly cloudy sky.

    Hike toward Hengifoss to see water drop past dark basalt striped with red clay, with Lake Lagarfljot stretching across the valley below.

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Shore excursions to explore in Seydisfjordur

On a Seydisfjordur cruise, Princess® shore excursions open several paths into East Iceland, from coastal wildlife sites to the valleys beyond town. Local guides add the human history behind the landscape, giving each stop an expert’s insight into the context and culture of the region.

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  • A small coastal village featuring a bright red building sits at the base of massive, reddish-brown mountain slopes under an overcast sky.

    Easy Borgarfjordur Eystri & Hafnarholmi

    Travel across East Iceland to Borgarfjordur Eystri, a small coastal village with deep ties to local folklore, then continue to Hafnarholmi for seasonal seabird viewing. Platforms and stairs overlook nesting areas where puffins and kittiwakes gather at close range. The drive adds a broader sense of the fjords beyond Seydisfjordur, with mountain passes and coastal vistas unfolding along the way.

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  • A scenic view overlooks green rolling hills and small farm buildings along the shore of a large, calm lake backed by snow-dusted mountains under an overcast sky.

    Skriduklaustur Museum & Valthjofsstadur

    Cross Fjardarheidi Pass and travel inland toward Lake Lagarfljot. Then visit Skriduklaustur, the former home of author Gunnar Gunnarsson, for a closer look at East Iceland’s literary heritage. The excursion also includes Valthjofsstadur and the Snaefellsstofa visitor center, adding local history and natural-history to a day spent exploring the region beyond the fjord.

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  • A circular, stone-lined geothermal pool filled with calm water rests in an open, grassy field under an overcast sky.

    Traditions of Iceland: Food & Culture

    Travel past Lake Lagarfljot to the Wilderness Center, where a restored farm brings earlier highland life into the present. Spend time with local hosts and learn how people adapted to this remote part of Iceland. A traditional Icelandic meal prepared in the farmhouse kitchen gives the visit a warm finish, and helps guests form a delicious personal connection to the region.

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  • Dramatic, dark basalt cliffs covered with patches of green vegetation drop steeply into a dark ocean beneath low-hanging fog and cloudy skies.

    Skalanes Nature Reserve

    Travel along the fjord toward Skalanes, a nature reserve and research center where conservation work meets a long record of human settlement. Visit the Thorarinsstadir archaeological site before hiking toward coastal viewpoints. In season, the cliffs support abundant birdlife, while the route is optimized for chances to spot seals or whales in the water below.

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  • A long-exposure shot captures a silky waterfall cascading down dark basalt rock into a green, sunlit valley beneath a vibrant blue sky with wispy clouds.

    Chasing Waterfalls

    Follow a guide into Vestdalur Valley, where waterfalls cut through a protected landscape on the way to Vestdalseyri. This former settlement was once home to a whaling station and later one of Iceland’s largest cooperatives before the community was abandoned in 1963. The route gives you a closer look at both the valley’s natural features and its working past.

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  • Two hikers stand in a grassy valley beside a rocky stream, taking photos of the tall Hengifoss waterfall cascading down red-striped basalt cliffs under a partly cloudy sky.

    Hike to Hengifoss

    Cross Fjardarheidi Pass and follow Lake Lagarfljot before setting out on foot toward Hengifoss. The trail climbs toward the waterfall, where bands of red clay cut across dark basalt cliffs. Along the way, Litlanesfoss drops through columns of basalt, adding another memorable geological feature to a hike that reveals the volcanic character of East Iceland’s interior.

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Experience the Seydisfjordur port on your next cruise

On cruises to Seydisfjordur as part of select Princess European cruises/Iceland & Norway cruise itineraries, the town center sits just 0.2 miles from the cruise piers, putting much of Seydisfjordur within walking distance. Seydisfjordur is a water-shuttle port, and the harbor also has two cruise berths, so guests may come ashore by tender or directly from the pier. Explore the Blue Church and Rainbow Street on foot, or use Seydisfjordur as the “Gateway to East Iceland” for Princess excursions into nature reserves or inland valleys.

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Princess cruises to Seydisfjordur give you an ideal starting point for East Iceland, whether your day stays in town or reaches farther into the region. A cruise to Seydisfjordur can take you from local art and colorful wooden architecture to a wider range of East Iceland experiences, including waterfall hikes, coastal birdlife and cultural sites farther inland. Seydisfjordur cruises leave room to choose how active you want the day to be, with Princess comfort waiting for you when you return to the ship.

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Discover the peaceful shores of Seyðisfjörður, where brightly colored kayaks rest by the calm water opposite historic wooden homes and the iconic blue church.

A scenic view shows small, light-colored houses along the edge of a calm fjord beneath a massive, snow-dusted mountain with a cascading waterfall in the background under a bright blue sky.

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