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Ólafsfjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Ólafsfjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Ólafsfjörður is in North Iceland at 66.0886°N, 18.6347°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 82 (Múlagöng - Brimnes)
Off the main road: 1.2 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Ólafsfjörður — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 266 km in a straight line
What else is close: 193 mapped places within 20 km

Ólafsfjörður weather and conditions

At Ólafsfjörður in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:43). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Ólafsfjörður

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Ólafsfjörður — photo by Kevin Hadley · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Kevin Hadley · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Ólafsfjörður?

Ólafsfjörður is a fjord in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.

How do I get to Ólafsfjörður?

Ólafsfjörður is in North Iceland. Fjord roads follow the shoreline, so the drive around is longer than the straight-line distance. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some Westfjords roads are gravel and mountain passes can close.

When is the best time to visit Ólafsfjörður?

June to September gives the most reliable road access. Outside summer, check road.is / Vegagerðin conditions the day you drive — passes and gravel sections can close on short notice.

Are there services near Ólafsfjörður?

Services in Iceland's fjords are spread out. Fuel up when you pass a station and carry supplies — the next fuel or food stop can be an hour or more away, especially in the Westfjords.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Mígandifoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Þverá;waterfull

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Leyningsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

15 km·~18 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

14 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.hot spring

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ólafsfjörður

2 km·~2 min drive

The camp site in Ólafsfjörður is well located next to the sports center.

#2.Rammalóðin

14 km·~17 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Siglufjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

A beautiful campsite with three locations in town – by the harbor, at Rammalóð and by…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Siglufjarðar

14 km·~17 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

49 km·~59 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

51 km·~61 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ólafsfjörður

2.3 km·~3 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Siglufjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Dalvík

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árskógssandur

20 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Kevin Hadley · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community