Best of Seydisfjordur

Top itineraries and travel advice in and around Seydisfjordur

Mountain-backed Seyðisfjörður is the prettiest town in east Iceland and an excellent base for exploring the region’s picturesque fjords. Dotting the peaceful streets are colorfully painted wooden houses, some of which have been transformed into galleries and workshops where local and international artists and artisans sell their works. Seyðisfjörður is liveliest in mid-July, when you can catch special exhibitions, performances and concerts at the LungA Art Festival.

Photogenic landscapes are a short hop from town. You can hike to waterfalls that gush into the fjord or make the ascent to Vestdalsvatn, a small lake (often frozen) set among mountain scenery. You can also climb to viewpoints that offer panoramic views over the fjord.

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Classic Iceland Ring Road Drive - 7 Days

Drive Iceland's famous Ring Road on this quick, seven-day trip designed for warmer travel (so there are no slowdowns due to weather and lack of daylight in the winter). Head south to the most-visited highlights—massive waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and glaciers. Enjoy the scenic route through the East Fjords, before arriving at Lake Myvatn, surrounded by geothermal and volcanic wonders. Join a whale-watching trip from Husavik, the whale watching capital, and spend time in Reykjavik exploring the best of the city, along with enjoying a soak in the Blue Lagoon.

Drive along Iceland's famous Ring Road route

8-Day Ring Road Itinerary: Explore Iceland’s Top Places Along Its Most Famous Road

This itinerary packs a lot into 8 days, but if you have limited time and have your heart set on driving the entire Ring Road, then this guide will be your best friend for the journey.

Iceland Ring Road & Snaefellsnes Peninsula - 8 Days

Drive Iceland's famous Ring Road on this quick, eight-day trip, which includes a detour to the volcanic Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Head south to the most visited highlights, including massive waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and glaciers. Enjoy the scenic route through the East Fjords before arriving at Lake Mývatn, surrounded by geothermal and volcanic wonders. Visit the whale-watching capital of Husavik and venture west into the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, with its small fishing towns, easy cliffside walks, and lava fields, and end by exploring the Icelandic capital city of Reykjavík.

Ultimate Ring Road Adventure - 9 Days

For road trip enthusiasts, it doesn't get much better than encircling Iceland along its infamous Route 1 (Ring Road). This quick-paced, self-drive itinerary will take you to the best spots along the 828-mile (1,332 km) route with plenty of detours to work the leg muscles and camera batteries. With a bit more than a week, you'll experience a variety of landscapes, like geysers, hot springs, black sand beaches, volcanoes, lava fields, small fishing towns, and massive glaciers in protected national parks.

Kirkjufell's mountain landscape on the west coast

Iceland Highlights: West to East - 9 Days

This Icelandic self-drive itinerary covers territory on both horizontal coastlines, from Snaefellsnes to Seydisfjordur, with fun detours along the southern portion of the Ring Road. With a bit more than a week, you'll experience volcanoes, lava fields, hot springs, black sand beaches, small fishing towns, and massive glaciers in protected national parks. Start and end the trip in Reykjavík for culture and nightlife in Europe's most northerly capital.

Iceland Relaxed Ring Road Adventure - 10 Days

10 days on the road in Iceland is enough time to discover its highlights and off-the-beaten-path wonders. Loop around the famous Route 1 (Ring Road) on a relaxed self-drive adventure, stopping at big cities, active volcanoes, cascading waterfalls, dried lava fields, black beaches, quaint fishing towns, massive glaciers, and the star landmarks along the famed Golden Circle. It's guaranteed to be a gorgeous ride.

Kirkjufell's landscape and waterfalls on the west coast

Iceland Ring Road & Snaefellsnes Peninsula - 11 Days

On this spectacular self-drive itinerary, you'll hit the four cardinal points of Iceland as you loop clockwise around the famous Ring Road. Stop to explore volcanoes, waterfalls, lava fields, black sand beaches, and glaciers from Reykjavik to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and beyond. Finish the adventure with a rewarding soak in the Blue Lagoon before you depart.

Get off-the-beaten path with a luxurious tour around Iceland's remote Eastfjords

Remote Luxury in Iceland's Eastfjords: Hikes, Helicopters & Hot Springs - 14 Days

Perfect for discerning travelers looking to venture beyond the tourist trail, this two-week itinerary bookends off-the-beaten-path luxury in the remote Eastfjords with spa days outside Reykjavík and the highlights of the Golden Circle. Start with scenic flights and adventurous excursions along the southern coast before going off-grid to explore the raw beauty of the Eastfjords with a private driver. Finish things off in style with a helicopter trip back to the capital and an afternoon of pampering at the Blue Lagoon.

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2-Week Ring Road Self-Drive Itinerary: Highlights of Iceland & the Remote Westfjords

With two weeks in Iceland, you can complete the entire Ring Road and add incredible detours. This grand tour will take you to all the best places giving you plenty of time to hike, explore, and soak it all in. This 14-day itinerary covers all the major regions except the highlands, which you can see with a couple more days or by spending less time in some of the areas below.

Natural Wonders of Iceland: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Hot Springs & Glaciers - 15 Days

Take a 15-day self-drive tour of Iceland's phenomenal landscapes and natural vistas, starting with a trip along the Reykjanes Peninsula and a dip in the Blue Lagoon. Visit the Golden Circle and hike through the stunning Reykjadalur Valley, then see beluga whales and puffins in the Westman Islands. Continue counter-clockwise around the entire Icelandic coast as you scale thunderous waterfalls, traverse otherworldly lava fields, ride horses along black-sand beaches, and overnight in colorful fishing villages.

Other popular travel destinations in Iceland
Reykjavík · South Coast · Golden Circle · Snæfellsnes Peninsula · Northern Iceland · Lake Mývatn · East Fjords · Westfjords · Akureyri · Ísafjörður · Highlands · Westman Islands · Thorsmork

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