Seyðisfjörður

Arrival and departure point for the Norröna ferry and a town full of culture - Seyðisfjörður is no ordinary village

The hostel in Seyðisfjörður is housed in two different atmospheric wooden buildings, the one in Ránargata 9, a bit outside the village facing the harbor having only double/twin rooms and the other in a 100 year old Norvegian built hospital in the center of town at Suðurgata 8. This is were you find the reception in the summer months from June 1st - September 1st. During low season you are welcomed at Ránargata 9, i.e. April 1st to May 31st and from September 1st to October 15th.

In both buildings we offer the same facilities for our guests: excellent common facility, kitchens, dining and sitting areas washing machine and Internet connection. In Suðurgata we have 4 double rooms, 3, 4 bedded rooms and 3, 6 bedded rooms. At Ránargata there are 3 double rooms and 4, 4 bedded rooms.

Seyðisfjörður is the arrival and departure point for MS Norröna.

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Opening times:

Opening times (over the year):    April 1st - October 15th

Nearest hostels:

Borgarfjörður 92 km (ca. 1 hour 10 min) - Húsey 80 km (ca. 1 hour 5 min)  - Reyðarfjörður 86km (ca. 1 hour 10 min) - Berunes 109 km (ca. 1 hour 20 min)

 

Distance from Reykjavík:

662 km (ca. 7 hours 40 min)

Family rooms available		Sauna		Non smoking room/area
Suitable for wheelchair users		Laundry facilities		Basic store available at or near the hostel
Hostel open 24h		Cycle rental available at or near the hostel		Green Hostel
Sheets for hire		Internet access		Rates include local tax
TV room		Credit card accepted		Cycle store at Hostel
Self-catering kitchen		Currency exchange at or near hostel		BBQ
Groups welcome		Individual traveller welcome
Common room(s)		Luggage Store

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Bed Capacity

Beds per room:				Total beds
Number of rooms:	7	7	6	62

Directions

Bus:		During the summer there are daily bus connections between Egilsstaðir and Seyðisfjörður
Parking:		At or near hostel
Sea port:		The ferry Norröna comes once a week, on Thursdays, from Norway and the Faroe Islands
Location:		Seyðisfjörður is situated 27 km from Egilsstaðir by road no. 93.

Seven Peaks Hike
By climbing seven of the peaks surrounding the fjord of Seyðisfjörður, one can become a „Seyðisfjörður Mountain Viking“. Mostly exceeding 1.000 m, these mountains are; Sandhólatindur, Bjólfur, Nóntindur, Hádegistindur, Strandartindur, Snjófjall and Bægsli. There are visitors‘ books and ink stamps on each peak. The cards for summit stamps and further details are available at the information centre in the ferry terminal.

Dvergasteinn (Dwarf Rock)
May be seen down on the shore; according to folklore, the rock moved across the fjord of its own volition, and indeed it is quite different from all the rock around it. According to the famous folklore the rock is a dwarf church and it followed the peoples church across the fjord.

Museums
The Technical Museum of East Iceland was established in 1984. The museum´s main focus is on the influx of modern times around 1880 to 1950. Technical innovations in areas such as mechanics, electricity, communications, telephony, commerce and architecture are interlaced with changes in lifestyle and milieu. Exhibitions are animate and seek to recreate the atmosphere of the times they portray. The museum is also an open air recreation area, outstanding for taking walks and enjoying each others company.

Sea Angling
Sea fishing, cruising and bird watching. In the safe hands of a local fisherman, Haraldur Árnason you get the opportunity to fish, process your catch, see the fjords secret treasures and visit the puffins and other seabird’s magnificent settlements. Also possible to have your processed catch served for dinner in Hótel Aldan restaurant. In winter season seabird hunting is available.

Skiing
Seyðisfjörður is a great place to ski and experiencing the Icelandic ski culture.