Visiting the Waterfalls in Seydisfjordur

We stroll out of Seydisfjorduc toward the largest waterfall we can see and follow the path up to it.

Serious waterfall

Looking back at town

A path leads along the base of the hills from waterfall to waterfall and we visit several of them, enjoying the sound and sights of the water cascading down.

Along the path

Toward the next waterfalls

Pick a waterfall, any direction

Scenic stops along the way

We pass several great picturesque falls until we reach a bridge that the high water is flowing over.  We decide that is a sign to tun back and stay dry.

More great waterfalls

Water flowing over the bridge

As we turn around, we look in the distance and see more scenic waterfalls that we will not get to this trip.

In the distance

On our way back, the clouds descend, giving us great views of the town and the mountains peeking through the mist.

Clouds descend

Back along the path

We follow a different path back into town, finding more waterfalls, big and small.

More waterfalls

This has been a great day with good hiking and lots of scenic waterfalls all along the paths.

Seydisfjordur, Iceland

We enter Seydisfjordur through an 11-mile (18 km) fjord that twists and turns, leading us to what is often called the most picturesque town in Iceland.

Through the fjord

Along the way, we pass many waterfalls, just an introduction to what we are going to see here.

Waterfalls

Geothermal power plant

Seydisfjordur started as a trading center, but became wealthy from herring fishing, growing into the largest and most prosperous town in East Iceland.  The town is full of unique wooden buildings built by merchants who came for the herring.  These colorful buildings were shipped from Norway as kits and are a trademark feature of the town.

Town buildings

All through the town are views of the snow-capped mountains and many waterfalls.

Mountains and waterfalls

The town also has much outside whimsical artwork, a feature that we're finding in all the Icelandic towns we visit.

Art on the street

As the sun sets behind the mountains, the entire sky lights up.

Sunset

We've strolled the town, but next need to do some serious exploration of the waterfalls!