Seydisfjordur is a small town in the Eastfjords of Iceland, about 30 minutes from Egilsstadir, with a population of around 670. It is known for a rainbow-painted street, a powder-blue wooden church, and the Norrona ferry connection to Europe.
What and where Seydisfjordur is
Seydisfjordur is in the Eastfjords of Iceland. The town is about 30 minutes from Egilsstadir over a mountain pass, and its population is around 670.
The rainbow street
In the summer of 2016, residents painted the street Nordurgata in rainbow colours. It has become one of East Iceland's best-known sights.
The Blue Church
Seydisfjordur's powder-blue wooden church was consecrated in 1922. It stands at the end of the rainbow street.
The ferry to Europe
The car and passenger ferry Norrona sails to Seydisfjordur from Denmark by way of the Faroe Islands. For live travel details, use official sources and check safetravel.is.
Visiting Seydisfjordur in East Iceland
Seydisfjordur is a small Eastfjords town with a short driving connection from Egilsstadir and a ferry link from Europe. If you want to compare options for the region, see East Iceland tours.
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