Seydisfjordur, Iceland

More about Seydisfjordur, Iceland Points of Interest

• Borgarfjörður Eystri -

  This picturesque seaside village rests in a deep fjord with charming houses dotting its shores. Nearby rests the famous Álfaborg Hill, believed to be the home for the queen of the Icelandic elves

• Hafnarhólmi -

  A must-visit for bird enthusiasts, this harbor town is home to seabirds such as kittiwakes, eider ducks, fulmars and puffins. A staircase to the top of the hill offers spectacular views.

• War Years Museum -

  During WWII, the town of Reyðarfjörður was home to Iceland's second largest Allied base. The museum's exhibits include war relics and displays that illustrate Iceland's contribution to the war.

• Maritime Museum -

  Located inside a 195-year-old house in the charming village of Eskifjörður, the museum's exhibits offer a realistic picture of how local fishermen made their living off the sea.

• Hengifoss Waterfall -

  One of Iceland's tallest and most beautiful waterfalls, Hengifoss stands high on a cliff overlooking Lake Lagarfljót. The views of the water as it plunges a dramatic 393 feet to the gorge below are breathtaking.

• Seyðisfjörður -

  Settled by Norwegian fishermen in the mid-19th century, Seyðisfjörður is one of the most enchanting villages in the East Fjords and home to the Technical Museum, cultural center and Iceland's oldest operational power plant.

• Vestdalur Valley -

  The valley is a protected nature reserve due to its remarkable flora. The town was inhabited for roughly a century (1851-1963). Originally there was a whaling station and it was home to one of the largest cooperatives in the country.

• Skálanesbjarg -

  Skálanesbjarg is a cliff within East Iceland, it has an evelation of 247 meters. During the summer, the fjord and the cliff offers magnificent bird life, puffins & sea life. Enjoy the sightseeing over the fjord and the naturelife in these circumstances.