Seydisfjordur

Seydisfjordur


Seydisfjordur harbour provides an ideal destination for cruise ships. The peaceful village, shaped by Norwegian enterpreneurs over a century ago, lies sheltered by dramatic snow-flecked mountains.

The colorful, Norwegian-style wooden houses render this village unique in Iceland, and walking trails around town, out along the coast, or by the Fjardará River allow for many plesurable and relaxing experiences. Seydisfjördur is distinguished by its close proximity to wild nature – some might even consider it on the verge of the uninhabitable. The climate and its harsh tendencies have shaped those living here.Seydisfjordur is home to approximately 700 residents, who have traditionally lived off fishing. In recent years, however, tourism has growing.



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News from the port

Seydisfjordur has biggest summer ever

Seydisfjordur is expecting 15 calls this summer which makes it a record year for the Icelandic port. Of the total seven are calling for the first time: Arion, Ocean Countess, Saga Sapphire, Saga Ruby, Princess Daphne, Caledonian Sky and Prinsendam.

The first call is on June 9 and the last on August 29. Cruise passengers will number 9,500. 

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Record year for Seydisfjordur

Seydisfjordur has had a record year with 15 calls and 9,000 passengers compared to eight calls and 2,500 passengers in 2008. Next year the port expects 15 calls and 7,500 passengers.Read more

Lat: 65°9'0" N

Lon: 13°27'0" W

Port Contact

Hafnargata 44
710 Seydisfjordur, Iceland

Phone:+354 861 7789
E-Mail:alla@seydisfjordurport.is
Web:http://www.seydisfjordurport.is


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):7-10
Max. Air draught (m):no limit
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:n/a
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:1.6 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):n/a
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Attraction & Excursions

Skálanes, nature tours

A guided 4x4 drive for groups, combining adventure and sightseeing. Wildlife, geography, local history and geology are some of the subjects covered on the tour.

Town and Nature

A walk with the locals around the old town of Seydisfjordur, including a visit to the Church, Culture Centre, handcrafts market and the Technical Museum.

Hengifoss Waterfall

A walk up to Hengifoss waterfall which is the third tallest waterfall in Iceland in a beutiful surroundings.

Lagarfljót Lake

Sightseeing tour around the glacier lake by bus. There is a big worm living in the lake, many has seen him but no one has been able to catch him, touch him, or even get a photo of him.

Events

15 Jul 2012
LungA
27 Jul 2012
Ironsmith festival