SEYĐISFJÖRĐUR, ICELAND — SUNDAY AUGUST, 5: 1pm – 6pm

For a small town of 700 citizens, Seydisfjordur has substantial presence. Nestled deep within the steep walls of Seydisfjord, where waterfalls formed by the Fjardara River plunge on to the heath, the area has been inhabited for a millennium, and two medieval Icelandic sagas take place nearby. Modern times began with the development of Iceland-based Norwegian fishing fleets in the late 19th century. Many of the town’s quaint wooden buildings were built from imported Norwegian house kits then. The first telegraphic cable connecting Europe and Iceland came ashore here in 1906, and a hydroelectric plant on the Fjardara River, still in use, was built in 1913. Today Seydisfjordur is known for its lively arts scene, fishing fleet, and puffin colonies.

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