Seydisfjördur, Iceland

With a population of only about 700 people, Seyðisfjörður is one of Iceland's most picturesque little towns, tucked away at the end of a long fjord and surrounded by waterfalls and steep mountains.

We embarked on a scenic drive to Skálanes Nature & Heritage Center to take in the beautiful sites. The once-abandoned farmstead was purchased by Ólafur Örn Pétursson’s family in a collaborative effort to manage and protect wild eider duck populations. In 2005, the property was formally established as an experimental nature and heritage center. The family transformed the dilapidated historic farm into a fully restored base of operations dedicated to conservation, education, and cultural history.Read more