The sub-oceanic telegraph cable that linked Iceland with the outside world came ashore there in 1906 and soon connected the rest of the country through overhead lines. During World War II Sey isfj r ur became a major military base. Sey isfj r ur is the closest Icelandic port to the Faeroe Islands and Europe. Since 1975 a Faeroese passenger and car ferry has operated scheduled weekly sailings between Sey isfj r ur and Scandinavia during the summer, and this has attracted considerable tourism to the area. The cultural life is very lively during the summer.
Art festival is a yearly event.
The Blue Church has concerts every Wednesday in summer. Art exhibitions are at the cultural center and a Crafts Market. There is a swimming pool, a golf course, mini golf and the Rarik electricity museum. There are a variety of marked hiking trails in the area, and fishing licenses are available for purchase.