| Seyðisfjörður | ||
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| State | Iceland | |
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| Surface | 213 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 668 (2011 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 354 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 601 | |
| Time zone | UTC | |
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Seyðisfjörður is a city ofAusturland, inIceland Oriental.
To know
Seyðisfjörður is a small village located at the end of the Eastfjords.
Geographical notes
The town of Seyðisfjörður is surrounded on three sides by mountains, and many waterfalls can be found around the village.
Background
The first inhabitants of Seyðisfjörður arrived in the area in 1848; it was about fishermen Norwegians. The typical wooden houses, for which the village is known, were mostly built by them.
During the Second World War Seyðisfjörður was used as an Anglo-American military base.
How to orient yourself
Seyðisfjörður: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The nearest airport is that of Egilsstaðir about 30 minutes. It has regular flights to the capital. There are several buses a day to Seyðisfjörður connecting with flights which also stop in the center of Egilsstaðir.
By car
The settlement is 27 km away by panoramic road from Egilsstaðir.
Seyðisfjörður is connected by sea weekly with a ferry from the Smyril Line with Hirtshals/Hanstholm in Denmark (duration 3/4 days), e Tórshavn in Faroe Islands (duration 1/2 days).
The ferry leaves every Tuesday at 20:00 during the low season (April-June and August-October), and on Thursdays at 10:00 during the high season (June-August). A round trip to Denmark will cost around € 280/590 by embarking the car or € 120/250 per passenger, depending on the season, excluding the supplement for a cabin or bed. Remember to book in advance, as prices vary a lot.
By bus
From the center of Egilsstaðir there are one or two additional departures per day during the summer (in addition to those from the airport). Egilsstaðir is also a great hub for several bus lines connecting Seyðisfjörður to other cities in Iceland. The buses are operated by Ferðaþjónusta Austurlands (tel .: 354 472 1515) which does not have its own website, but that of themunicipal administration keeps an up-to-date calendar.
How to get around
What see
Despite its small size, Seyðisfjörður has a vibrant cultural scene with a artistic center and several museums.
- Technical museum.
Events and parties
What to do
- Trekking. There are numerous walks that can be done in the surroundings, which can last from half an hour up to a few days.
Shopping
- ATM (100 meters in front of the ferry terminal). Counter open 24 hours a day, located inside the bank.
- Supermarket. In the city there is a small supermarket for basic necessities.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- Hafaldan youth hostel, ☎ 354 472-1410, @[email protected].
2500 ISK.
2500 ISK.Average prices
- Hótel Aldan, Nordurgata 2, ☎ 354 472-1277. from 6800 ISK.
- Hostel Seyðisfjörður, Ránargata 9 (Following the coast in an easterly direction for 200 meters from the ferry terminal), @[email protected]. ISK 2900 (dorm), ISK 8000 (double room). Open from 1st April to 1st November. It has a kitchen, laundry and free wifi.
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
The post office is located opposite the bank.
Internet
Free wifi connection at the information center, directly opposite the ferry terminal.
Around
Itineraries
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Seyðisfjörður
Commons contains images or other files on Seyðisfjörður
