Outdoor activites

The natural surroundings of Seyðisfjörður offer close encounters with steep high mountains and a vast open sea. During summer you can select from numerous outdoor actives, ranging from short hikes to day-long explorations by foot or sailing.
In mid-winter the ski area offers slopes for all kinds of skiers.

All year long one can enjoy the beautiful artistic town and breathtaking surroundings

Hikes in Seyðisfjörður

On Seyðisfjörður, you can choose from a variety of wonderful hikes. The fjord features hiking trails for all age groups and all levels of difficulty. It is important to read carefully about trips before setting out on a journey. Experience the nature in the nature.

Arts & Culture

In Seyðisfjörður, culture has been cultivated and allowed to thrive by the local artist’s community. The town’s rich history can be explored in detail at the Technical Museum, inspiring contemporary art is the core of Skaftfell Center for Visual Art and Herðubreið community center host various events all year round.

During mid-summer The Blue Church Concert series offers weekly Wednesday classical and contemporary concerts, the relaxing Blacksmith festival offers craftsmanship workshops and the LungA festival; aimed for young creators, occupy Seyðisfjörður for a week-long festivity. In winter List í ljósi festival celebrates the return of the sun at the end of February by transforming the town with artworks based on light in various forms.