Rainbow Street & Seyðisfjörður Church
Colorful walking route leading to the town’s historic blue church.
Seyðisfjörður
Seyðisfjörður Campsite
A scenic fjordside campsite in Seyðisfjörður surrounded by waterfalls, mountains, and colorful historic village streets.
About this campsite
A scenic fjordside campsite in Seyðisfjörður surrounded by waterfalls, mountains, and colorful historic village streets.
Details
Seyðisfjörður Campsite is located in one of Iceland’s most picturesque Eastfjords villages at the end of Seyðisfjörður fjord. Surrounded by steep mountains and waterfalls, the campsite offers a peaceful overnight stop within walking distance of the harbor, restaurants, shops, and local cultural attractions. The village is known for its colorful wooden houses, vibrant art scene, and the famous rainbow street leading toward Seyðisfjörður Church. The campsite also serves as a convenient base for travelers arriving or departing Iceland via the Smyril Line ferry connection between Iceland and mainland Europe. Visitors can explore nearby hiking trails into the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as waterfalls such as Gufufoss located along the mountain road connecting Seyðisfjörður with Egilsstaðir. Because of its sheltered fjord setting and strong cultural character, Seyðisfjörður Campsite is one of the most memorable overnight stops in East Iceland.
Environment & surroundings
Seyðisfjörður Campsite sits beside a narrow fjord surrounded by steep mountains and cascading waterfalls flowing from highland plateaus above the village. The sheltered coastal setting creates calmer weather conditions than many surrounding mountain routes. Walking paths connect the campsite with the harbor, coastline, and nearby hiking areas.
Nearby attractions
Gufufoss Waterfall
Scenic waterfall located along the mountain road to Egilsstaðir.
Seyðisfjörður Harbor
Arrival point of the Smyril Line ferry connecting Iceland with Europe.
Vestdalur Hiking Area
Popular hiking valley with waterfalls and panoramic fjord views.
Technical Museum of East Iceland
Museum presenting the industrial and communication history of the region.
Folklore & local stories
Like many fjord villages in East Iceland, Seyðisfjörður has strong traditions connected with hidden people (huldufólk) believed to live in the surrounding mountains and valleys. Because the village lies at the end of a narrow fjord surrounded by steep slopes and waterfalls, local stories often describe the area as a place where nature and folklore meet. The Eastfjords region is also known for long-standing storytelling traditions connected with early settlements and coastal travel routes, which shaped the cultural identity of communities such as Seyðisfjörður.