Seydisfjordur is a small village in the East fjords of Iceland. Seydisfjordur is surrounded by lush mountains on three sides and there are plenty waterfalls around the town. Seydisfjordur is also well known for its old wooden buildings. With the recent demise of the local fish processing plant, the village has shifted its economy to tourism. It remains a significant fishing port on the east coast of Iceland. The town was settled by Norwegian fishermen in 1848. These settlers also built many of the existing wooden buildings in the village. Seydisfjordur was used as a base for British/American forces during WWII.
Many professional divers come here
to experience the calm fjord. The oil tanker "El Grillo" is
famous dive site that was sunk by German forces in World War II.
There are plenty of trails here to take advantage of. Enjoy
nature hikes or visit "36 Waterfalls Trail". Plenty of sights to
see while you hike. Lots of photo opportunities await.
Fishing is outstanding here. Deep sea or river fishing is worth
doing, Enjoy the peace and quiet while you wait to catch the big
one. A very fun experience for everyone in the family.