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Ólafsfjarðarvatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Ólafsfjarðarvatn

North Iceland, Iceland

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Ólafsfjarðarvatn is in North Iceland at 66.0569°N, 18.6807°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 82 (Kvíabekkur-Ólafsfj.)
Off the main road: 0.6 km from Route 82
Nearest town: Ólafsfjörður — 2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 262 km in a straight line
What else is close: 217 mapped places within 20 km

Ólafsfjarðarvatn weather and conditions

At Ólafsfjarðarvatn in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 5°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 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 31 August 2026, 05:00· 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 Ólafsfjarðarvatn

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

Ólafsfjarðarvatn — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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How do I get to Ólafsfjarðarvatn?

Ólafsfjarðarvatn is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I fish at Ólafsfjarðarvatn?

Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Ólafsfjarðarvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Ólafsfjarðarvatn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Ólafsfjarðarvatn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Ólafsfjarðarvatn?

Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Mígandifoss

7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Þverá;waterfull

7.3 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Reykjafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Leyningsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður

2.1 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.hot spring

10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Dalvík

12 km·~14 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ólafsfjörður

2.1 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Dalvík

12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site in Dalvík is located in a good location in the small town of Dalvík. The…

#3.Rammalóðin

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#4.Siglufjörður

15 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð

26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

47 km·~56 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

49 km·~58 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ólafsfjörður

1.8 km·~2 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Dalvík

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Siglufjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Árskógssandur

19 km·~23 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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