Seydisfjordur
Seydisfjordur (Say-dis-for-door) is a small town at the innermost point of a fjord of the same name with one of the best natural harbours in the country. The fjord is deep, narrow and ten miles long, surrounded by steep snow capped mountains and cascading waterfalls. The town has been described as a friendly little paradise, the population is only about 700.
It is a picturesque town with many well preserved old wooden buildings, built in a Norwegian style. There is a beautiful church (painted blue) with an incredible peaceful atmosphere, although still a place of worship, musical concerts are held here during the Summer.
The interesting museum was formerly the first transatlantic telegraph station in Iceland. There was also, for as brief period, the worlds first modern industrialised whaling station. The road out of town passes the first high voltage hydroelectric power station built in Iceland. Beyond the power station, is a popular walk passing 25 waterfalls.
The evolution of Seydisfjordur was based on the Herring fishing industry developed by Norwegians in late nineteenth century.
There is an unusual avalanche monument made from the twisted girders of a factory flattened by an avalanche.
During WW2 British and American troops were stationed here, all that remains now is a disused airstrip and a sunken ship now visited as a divers wreck.
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