The Blue Church in Seyisfjrur is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Iceland. With its distinct colour and buildingstyle it has become a popular spot for tourists. The church used to stand at Dvergasteinn farm and in 1882 it was moved to Vestdalseyri. At first the church stood on a hill overlooking Vestdalseyri but in 1894 it was blown over and damaged by a huge storm. The church was rebuilt, this time down on the peninsula and stood there until 1920 when the decision was made to move to its present location in the heart of Seyisfjrur. In 1989 the the Blue Church was damaged by fire when renovation work was being carried out on the building and a pipe organ that was installed in 1987 was ruined by the flames. Today the Blue Church has a pipe organ of the same type as the one that was lost to the fire.

Only 9 km from Seydisfjordur by road, and 17 km from Egilsstadir, is the Stafdalur Ski Area on Fjardarheidi heath, offering plenty of variety for skiers and a 1.600 m ski lift, as well as a lift for children. Cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are possible from the ski area and from the Fjardarheidi heath far into the summer. There is excellent access for snowmobiles from Stafdalur Ski Area to the magnificent East fjord mountains, deserted fjords and to the famous Dyrfjoll mountains.

Tvisongur is a site-specific sound sculpture by German artist Lukas Khne and is located on a mountainside above the town of Seydisfjordur.

The work is built of concrete and consists of five interconnected domes of different sizes. The heights of the domes are between 2 and 4 meters and they cover an area of about 30 square meters. Each dome has its own resonance that corresponds to a tone in the Icelandic musical tradition of five-tone harmony, and works as a natural amplifier to that tone.

Tvisongur was opened to the public on September 5th 2012, and everyone can access it. It is embedded in the mountainside above the town, in a quiet area with a breathtaking view of the fjord. It offers an acoustic sensation that can be explored and experimented with by the visitor. The sites solitude and tranquility offers a perfect setting for singing or music playing, alone, in harmony, for ones own pleasure or for an audience.

A pleasant indoor pool with hot tubs and a sauna. Special opening for groups 10+ available upon request.

An independent, non-profit organization, Skaftfell serves as the principal visual art center for East Iceland. The center was created in 1996 by a collective that included the renowned Swiss artist Dieter Roth (1930-1998), and was officially founded in 1998. Roth moved to Iceland in 1957 and thereafter had a profound influence on the development of contemporary art in Iceland and the cultural life of Seyisfjrur, where he lived and worked for periods of time in the last decade of his life.

Skaftfell also hosts a distinguished artist residency program for national and international artists.

For opening hours, please refer to www.skaftfell.is.

Join one our small group or private tours to escape the ordinary and embark on a journey through an untouched paradise with a team of a local outdoor professionals. The Eastfjords are a heaven of natural wonders, boasting majestic mountains, cascading waterfalls, and serene fjords that stretch as far as the eye can see.

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The Festival Art in the Light is an annual festival taking place each February that celebrates the return of the sun after a long winter by transforming Seyisfjrur town and landscape into a brightly lit hub of activity. Commissioned, illuminated artworks from artists all over the world are installed throughout Seyisfjrur as well as a family-friendly program of indoor events, performances and films.

A walk to Vestdalur Nature Reserve, Vestdalur lake and the Mountain Lady cave.

The route was used to transport mail and trade in the old days between Seydisfjordur and other towns in East Iceland. In 1880 1910 this was one of East Icelands most frequently used trails and still presents a number of pretty, piled-rock constructions, including cairns.

After several tiers of glorious waterfalls, youll arrive at a small lake, Vestdalsvatn, which remains frozen most of the year. There youll see Mt Bjolfur to your left. To the right youll find the tiny cave where the remains of the Mountain Lady where found in 2004. Around the Mountain Lady cave a group of workers found bones of a 30 year old lady, more than 400 pearls and brooches from the viking era which have been identified as remains from the year 940.

Duration: 3,5 hours | Distance: 6 km

An enjoyable, easy lowland hike from the parking area by Austdalsa river to Skalanes. Walking further brings one to the natural treasures of Skalanesbjarg bird cliffs. The areas teeming bird life includes nesting eiders, so please show consideration and stay on marked paths.

Duration: 1,5 hours | Distance: 4,5 km

A pleasant, easy walk from the heart of the town along the river Fjarar to Fjararselsvirkjun.

The hiking trail runs partly along the Fjarar river, into a small forestry area, below a rock belt on the south side of the river. Plenty of vegetation, streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountain views along this pleasant hiking trail. Berries are of plenty; blueberries, bilberries and cranberries can be found in late August or until the ground freezes.

For those who want to see more of the waterfalls of Fjarar, it is recommended to continue from Fjararsel along the marked path that runs along the river on the south side. The route leads up to Gufufoss waterfall and further up the monument in Neri Stafur, the elevation gain is about 300 meters.

Beautiful mountain views, waterfalls, vegetation and history is a fun mix that makes this hike unforgettable.

A nice and pleasant hike up to Barfoss waterfall. The hike is easy and gives a great view over the town.

Due to massive landslide in December 2020 the path up to Barrfoss was partially destroyed. Please tread with caution.