Siglufjörður is a small fishing town in a narrow fjord by the same name on the northern coast of Iceland. With 1300 inhabitants, the town is an active fishing community and has endless opportunities for outdoor activities. The ski resort lies at the edge of the town and locals are adept at cross-country skiing. The town is very beautiful, with colourful houses, museums and a very large harbour area with interesting viewpoints and scenery. Tall mountains tower all around the fjord, giving it a distinctive character and adding beauty to this active town. In 2010, a tunnel was built over to the town of Ólafsfjörður, making this location easier to reach from Akureyri and the whole area more accessible.
Siglufjörður
North, Iceland
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Climate
The North Atlantic Ocean has a big impact on the weather in north Iceland, which is usually cold and uncertain. The winters are hard, with temperatures below zero and snow, and the summers are cool, with average temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. Rainstorms happen often in the area, and in some coastal places, there may be strong winds.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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There is a good, paved road that leads to Siglufjörður. The road from Akureyri is way better than the one from Sauðárkrókur, which is high, narrow and lies along dangerous cliffs.
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Basecamp and facilities
There are many options for large basecamps in the area. Phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
The mountains on each side are steep. The area is very snowy in wintertime and a moderate risk of avalanches.
Visitors
Siglufjörður is very popular, both in summer and winter. There are excellent hotels and lots of activities in this booming little town. Siglufjörður also hosts many cultural events and has a large fishing heritage museum that is very popular.
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