Siglufjordur
About Siglufjordur
A remote herring-fishing outpost turned cultural hub, where colorful timber houses huddle against the deep Arctic waters of a narrow fjord.
Highlights
- Arctic fjord scenery
- Herring Era history
- Vibrant harbor life
- Mountain hiking trails
Key Facts
- Altitude: 210m
- Top lift: 634m
- Ski pistes: 3.9km
- Ski lifts: 4
- Lakes nearby: 5
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Siglufjordur
- Today: 6 to 12 °C, clear sky, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1928 m (1560 to 2360 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | 1 mm rain | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4 / 9 °C | rain showers | 0 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 4 / 7 °C | rain | 4 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 1 / 6 °C | rain | 23 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 0 / 1 °C | rain showers | 12 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | -1 / 3 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | -1 / 3 °C | mainly clear | 1 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | -1 / 3 °C | rain | 5 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 1 / 3 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 4 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 0 / 1 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 7 h sun |
Filmed here
- Trapped (2015)
Getting to Siglufjordur
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 67 km away, about 1h26 by road
Where to stay in Siglufjordur
9 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 295 EUR per night, median 534 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Siglufjordur page.