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Ólafsfjörður

North Icelandfrom 1,800 ISK/night9 facilities

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A family-friendly site next to Ólafsfjörður's sports centre on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. A small pond beside it holds birdlife and tiny fish, where young kids can try fishing, and there's a jumping pillow on site. The service building runs two showers, a kitchen, washing machine and dryer. Children stay free.

Ólafsfjörður's campsite is a family place first, set next to the town sports centre on the Tröllaskagi Peninsula. The pond beside it does a lot of the entertaining — it's full of birdlife and tiny fish, and it's a favourite spot for small children to have a first go at fishing. A jumping pillow and a playground add to the appeal. The service building is modern and gets good marks from campers: two showers, a kitchen for cooking, laundry with washer and dryer, and an open barbecue shelter. There's more to do close by — walking paths, outdoor fitness equipment, and both mini-golf and disc golf. Children stay free, and the site is open from 15 May to 15 October. It's an easy, well-kept base for exploring the Tröllaskagi scenery.

Book ahead in summer, especially near popular spots. Campsites fill up by late afternoon.

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66.0712°N, 18.6489°W · North Iceland

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Season
Open from May 15 to October 15.
Walk-ins
Accepted — first-come, first-served
Advance booking
Not offered
Getting there
Road 82 (Kvíabekkur-Ólafsfj.)
Off the main road
0.5 km from Route 82
Nearest town
Ólafsfjörður — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
264 km in a straight line
What else is close
207 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Ólafsfjörður

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Amenities

Services & Accessibility
  • Electricity
  • Free for children
Hygiene facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Toilets
Entertainment
  • Walking paths
  • Playground
Local area
  • Golf course
  • Food service
  • Swimming pool

Facilities listed by tjalda.is

Ólafsfjörður weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 1°C6 m/sgusts 149 h 38 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:49
Prices
Rates 2026
Camping
Adults
1,800 ISK per person / night
Seniors and people with disabilities
1,500 ISK per person / night
Children 16 years and younger (≤16 years)
Free
Extras
Electricity
1,400 ISK per night
Washing machine
700 ISK per use
Tumble dryer
700 ISK per use
Taxes
Accommodation tax
400 ISK per unit / night

Rates via tjalda.is · retrieved 2026-07-17

In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Ólafsfjörður — photo by tjalda.isPhoto: tjalda.is
Enduro On Iceland 2019 - Ólafsfjörður 🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸Peter Weiss Offroad Traveller
Driving through Ólafsfjörður village in North IcelandLifeTravelFantasy
(360 4k) doorstep in ólafsfjörður, icelandJeffery Shivers

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Dalvík13 km
  2. 2Rammalóðin14 km
  3. 3Siglufjörður15 km
  4. 4Tjaldsvæði Siglufjarðar15 km
  5. 5Hrísey16 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Mígandifoss6 km
  2. 2Þverá;waterfull9 km
  3. 3Reykjafoss13 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður< 1 km
  2. 2Hot spring — North Iceland12 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Dalvík13 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Ólafsfjörður< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Dalvík12 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Siglufjörður14 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Jónsabúð25 km
  3. 3Bónus47 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can I wild camp near Ólafsfjörður instead?
No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.
Do I need to book Ólafsfjörður in advance?
Ólafsfjörður is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.
When is Ólafsfjörður open?
Open from May 15 to October 15. — always confirm directly if you're planning a shoulder-season trip, since dates can shift year to year.
What facilities does Ólafsfjörður have?
Ólafsfjörður lists: Electricity, Walking paths, Golf course, Food service, Swimming pool, Washing machine, Toilets, Playground, Free for children.
How much does Ólafsfjörður cost?
Camping starts at 1,800 ISK per person per night (published rates via tjalda.is — see the Prices section for the full rate card, including electricity and lodging tax).

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