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Map of Ólafsfjarðarvatn
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66.0691°N, 18.6536°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 82 (Kvíabekkur-Ólafsfj.)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 82
Nearest town- Ólafsfjörður — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 263 km in a straight line
What else is close- 207 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Ólafsfjarðarvatn
Express Whale Watching From Dalvíkfrom 19.775 ISK · 2 h
Classic Whale Watching from Dalvíkfrom 10.990 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Eyjafjörður: From Árskógssandurfrom 12.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Guided Kayak Tour in Árskógssandur: Explore Coastline & Wildlifefrom 18.900 ISK · 2 h
Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tourfrom 12.700 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching Originalfrom 12.700 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 minNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÓlafsfjarðarvatn weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 3°C4 m/sgusts 119 h 38 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:49
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Gardshyrna Og Audnahyrna3 km - 2
Ólafsfjörður part way up the mountain3 km - 3
Fossdalur3 km - 4
Mulakolla4 km - 5
Raudskord5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður< 1 km
- 2Hot spring — North Iceland12 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Dalvík12 km
Fuel
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Ólafsfjörður< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Dalvík12 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Siglufjörður14 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Ólafsfjarðarvatn hike?
The Ólafsfjarðarvatn trail is about 17 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Ólafsfjarðarvatn trailhead?
Ólafsfjarðarvatn is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Ólafsfjarðarvatn safe to hike alone?
Ólafsfjarðarvatn sits 0.3 km from Ólafsfjörður, and 0.2 km from Route 82. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 80 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Ólafsfjarðarvatn?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · harpa.trek / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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
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