Seyðisfjarðarkirkja — Attraction in undefined

Lutheran church in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland. Weather averages 14° / 7°C in August. the Seydisfjordur Church nestled within the East Fjords of Iceland. Perched near the edge of the fjord, the church enjoys a prime location with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the sea. as a picturesque example of traditional Icelandic architecture, creating a striking contrast against the backdrop of a rugged mountain. The church's historical roots date back to its consecration in 1922. Reaching Seydisfjordur Church requires you to travel to the remote region of East Iceland. If you're starting from the capital of East Iceland, Egilsstadir, follow the scenic Route 93 eastward. The drive takes approximately 30 minutes, covering a distance of around 17 miles.

The interior of Seyðisfjarðarkirkja is equally captivating, featuring beautiful wooden pews, elegant stained glass windows, and an impressive pipe organ that adds to the church's serene atmosphere. Visitors can attend services and concerts, or simply take a moment to appreciate the peaceful ambiance that envelops the church.

Seyðisfjarðarkirkja became famous on Instagram mostly due to the rainbow road leading up to the church. But the church itself is not the traditional black color as most churches in Iceland as Seyðisfjarðarkirkja is completely blue. A.k.A the Blue Church, is a distinctive timber church in Seydisfjordur, Iceland. Built between 1920 and 1922, it was designed by Jon G. Jonasson and is one of the largest and most impressive examples of Icelandic timber churches.

The church is open to visitors in the summer until 4pm weekdays, but if you’re there during winter, admiring it from the outside...

The Church in Seyðisfjörður is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Iceland.

With its distinct colour and buildingstyle it has become a popular spot for tourists. The church used to stand at Dvergasteinn farm and in 1882 it was moved to Vestdalseyri. At first the church stood on a hill overlooking Vestdalseyri but in 1894 it was blown over and damaged by a huge storm. The church was rebuilt, this time down on the peninsula and stood there until 1920 when the decision was made to move to its present location in the heart of Seyðisfjörður. In 1989 the the Blue Church was damaged by fire when renovation work was being carried out on the building and a pipe organ that was installed in 1987 was ruined by the flames. Today the Blue Church has a pipe organ of the same type as the one that was lost to the fire.

The Church is open for visitors in the summer.

Regular opening hours through June – August Weekdays: 10:00–12.00 and 13:00–16:00

The church is also open during the stay of...

This town is my one regret during my trip.

The location itself is very scenic, however there is not much to do. There are significantly better hikes that are worth staying elsewhere, same with various rental options such as kayaking. Accommodation choices are poor. Very minimal and over crowded food selection which is over priced as this is a cruise ship town.

You can walk the town and see it all in about 15 minutes. The supposed highlight is a colored side walk near a church. There are a few shops there with touristy items. Supposedly there is a large art scene here, but it's mostly tasteless graffiti.

There are a ton of awesome places to visit in Iceland. This one is...