Region
Eastfjords
25 km from Egilsstadir
Seydisfjordur: Ferry Port and Arts Town
A fjord town of colorful houses, home to the Rainbow Street, the European ferry terminal, and an active arts community.
Population
~700
Eastfjords • Ferry terminal
Seydisfjordur sits at the end of a winding mountain pass, a town of colorful wooden houses, waterfalls, and an active arts scene. As the terminus for the European ferry, it is where travelers arriving by sea first set foot in Iceland.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Check mountain pass conditions in winter; the road to Seydisfjordur can close during storms.
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Population
~700
Arts community and ferry town
Known for
Rainbow Street
Iceland's most Instagrammed street
Top Attractions in Seydisfjordur
Rainbow Street
Colorful path to the blue church
Seyðisfjarðarkirkja
The blue wooden church
Skaftfell Art Center
Contemporary art exhibitions
Waterfalls
25+ waterfalls cascade into the fjord
Technical Museum
Historic telegraph station
Hiking Trails
Routes to viewpoints and abandoned farms
How to Get to Seydisfjordur
From Egilsstadir: 30 minutes over the mountain pass (Route 93), a scenic drive with viewpoints.
By ferry: Smyril Line from Denmark (2 days) and Faroe Islands arrives weekly in summer.
Best Time to Visit Seydisfjordur
Summer: Best weather, ferry running regularly, all hiking trails accessible.
Winter: Quiet, but the road may close. Check conditions before driving the pass.
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Seydisfjordur FAQs
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