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Seydisfjordur Iceland

Country: Iceland · Region: Iceland

Seyðisfjörður is a city in East Iceland primarily known as the landfall point for the weekly Smyril Line ferry to/from Denmark and the Faroe Islands, and as the filming location for the Nordic noir series Trapped.

Top sights

Technical Museum of East Iceland, LungA Art Festival, hiking paths, ferry terminal

Things to do

Technical Museum of East Iceland
Located at Hafnargata 44, open Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00 during summer (1000 kr for adults).
LungA Art Festival
Annual art festival held in Seyðisfjörður.

Where to eat

Skaftfell
Café and bistro located at Austurvegur 42.

Weather in Seydisfjordur by month

Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.

MonthAverage highAverage lowRainfallWet days
January34°F24°F7.6 in19
February35°F26°F8.9 in19
March35°F27°F9.2 in20
April38°F30°F5.3 in15
May45°F36°F3.6 in14
June54°F44°F5.0 in16
July56°F48°F4.3 in18
August56°F47°F5.2 in16
September51°F42°F8.1 in17
October43°F36°F9.4 in20
November38°F30°F9.2 in19
December35°F25°F9.9 in19

Getting around

The town is small and walkable; buses connect to Egilsstaðir (30 minutes away) and other parts of Iceland.

What to eat

Skaftfell café and bistro on Austurvegur serves local fare.

Tips

Book your ferry passage well in advance as prices vary considerably by season.

Best for

Ferry travel, hiking

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