Seydisfjordur Church
Seydisfjordur Church
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- SengaMilneToronto, Canada2,083 contributionsA delightful stopThis was a "surprise" port for Sky Princess due to a major north atlantic storm. There were lots of waterfalls on the fjord. We didn't have time to research so we just wandered around. The weather was perfect, the little town picturesque. The shop doesn't open until 10 so we sat by the water enjoying the scenery. Staff in the shop were very friendly and we were able to buy a stamp, postcard and licorice.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 May 2023
- 1957Ottawa, Canada695 contributionsUnfortunately couldn’t visit the church!Part of our organized tour, we drove around this town had a short stop . Lot’s of waterfalls to see on the way to the town . The town is fairly easy to walk around but there is some inclines and some steps. Unfortunately in 2020, the town suffered from a substantial landslide that affected directly and undirect the citizens. There was a functional at the church so we couldn’t visit inside but we did see the rainbow walkway that leads to the church.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 June 2023
- RedheadedWandererBrooklyn, New York168 contributionsPhoto op! Visit little blue church at the end of the rainbow roadIf you're lucky, your Iceland itinerary will feature a stop in picturesque Seyðisfjörður and it's almost impossible to miss the charming little blue church at the end of the rainbow road. Every tourist seems to take their picture on the rainbow road, but the church itself is also sweet. Inside is a pipe organ and it's open to visitors for seemingly catch-as-catch-can hours in the summer.Visited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 June 2023
- sharrongegHenderson, Nevada3,267 contributionsA “Must Do” in SeydisfjordurWe first ventured by at about 10 am and the church was locked. Went back about 2 PM and it was open. Couple of interesting sculptures in their garden. Glad we went back! Simple Scandinavian architecture and beautiful wedgewood blue/white interior. Small and very peaceful! Highly recommend!Visited July 2023Written 6 July 2023
- HoneybearBlainville, Canada198 contributionsCute little villageThis pretty Blue Church is an iconic sight. Rainbow Road is a rainbow brick path that shows love for its LBGTQ residents. The colourful Norwegian style wooden houses render this village unique in Iceland.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 August 2023
- Kritsana PRayong, Thailand891 contributionsThe most sight spot in IcelandSeydisfjordur, in the Eastern Fjords, is one of the most picturesque villages in Iceland, as well as one of the country's main cruise ports. Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and waterfalls, the most prominent natural landmarks are Mt. Bjólfur (1085m) to the west and Strandartindur (1010m) to the east, both of which are a part of Iceland’s seven peak hike. Blue Church: Seydisfjordur Church is one of the town's most emblematic monuments.Visited June 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 12 August 2023
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Kritsana P
Rayong, Thailand891 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Seydisfjordur, in the Eastern Fjords, is one of the most picturesque villages in Iceland, as well as one of the country's main cruise ports.
Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and waterfalls, the most prominent natural landmarks are Mt. Bjólfur (1085m) to the west and Strandartindur (1010m) to the east, both of which are a part of Iceland’s seven peak hike.
Blue Church: Seydisfjordur Church is one of the town's most emblematic monuments.
Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and waterfalls, the most prominent natural landmarks are Mt. Bjólfur (1085m) to the west and Strandartindur (1010m) to the east, both of which are a part of Iceland’s seven peak hike.
Blue Church: Seydisfjordur Church is one of the town's most emblematic monuments.
Written 12 August 2023
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Honeybear
Blainville, Canada198 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This pretty Blue Church is an iconic sight. Rainbow Road is a rainbow brick path that shows love for its LBGTQ residents. The colourful Norwegian style wooden houses render this village unique in Iceland.
Written 11 August 2023
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HROxon
Oxford, UK834 contributions
Aug 2023
The road and journey in is the best bit, the church and rainbow street are pretty - but the place was absolutely full of (a docked) cruise ship tourists.
Written 10 August 2023
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janetwalls2017
Chapel-en-le-Frith, UK21 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Lovely little church to spend a few minutes of contemplation, in a fabulous setting, easy walking distance from the port.
Written 31 July 2023
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Ron S
New York City, NY5,444 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Seydisfjordur is a cute and cozy little town with the church in the center of it. But the road from Seydisfjordur to Egilsstaðir (Rt 93) is what makes the trip especially attractive. It's stunningly beautiful.
Written 22 July 2023
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sharrongeg
Henderson, NV3,267 contributions
Jul 2023
We first ventured by at about 10 am and the church was locked. Went back about 2 PM and it was open. Couple of interesting sculptures in their garden. Glad we went back!
Simple Scandinavian architecture and beautiful wedgewood blue/white interior. Small and very peaceful!
Highly recommend!
Simple Scandinavian architecture and beautiful wedgewood blue/white interior. Small and very peaceful!
Highly recommend!
Written 6 July 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
RedheadedWanderer
Brooklyn, NY168 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
If you're lucky, your Iceland itinerary will feature a stop in picturesque Seyðisfjörður and it's almost impossible to miss the charming little blue church at the end of the rainbow road. Every tourist seems to take their picture on the rainbow road, but the church itself is also sweet. Inside is a pipe organ and it's open to visitors for seemingly catch-as-catch-can hours in the summer.
Written 15 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dan j
Port Coquitlam, Canada724 contributions
Jun 2023
This is the rainbow road church that has become famous because of the painting on the road that leads up to the church. It is very popular for tourists to take pics down the road with the church at the end.
Written 15 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
1957
Ottawa, Canada695 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Part of our organized tour, we drove around this town had a short stop . Lot’s of waterfalls to see on the way to the town . The town is fairly easy to walk around but there is some inclines and some steps. Unfortunately in 2020, the town suffered from a substantial landslide that affected directly and undirect the citizens. There was a functional at the church so we couldn’t visit inside but we did see the rainbow walkway that leads to the church.
Written 2 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SengaMilne
Toronto, Canada2,083 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This was a "surprise" port for Sky Princess due to a major north atlantic storm. There were lots of waterfalls on the fjord. We didn't have time to research so we just wandered around. The weather was perfect, the little town picturesque. The shop doesn't open until 10 so we sat by the water enjoying the scenery. Staff in the shop were very friendly and we were able to buy a stamp, postcard and licorice.
Written 29 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Seydisfjordur Church
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- (0.02 km) Kaffi Lara - El Grilló Bar
- (0.05 km) Nordic Restaurant
- (0.05 km) Hotel Aldan
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