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Ólafsvík

West Iceland, Iceland

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Ólafsvík

West Iceland, Iceland

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Ólafsvík is in West Iceland at 64.8917°N, 23.6738°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 574 (Grundarfj-Ólafsv.)
Off the main road: 3.3 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Snæfellsbær — 1.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 117 km in a straight line
What else is close: 269 mapped places within 20 km

Ólafsvík weather and conditions

At Ólafsvík in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:42, sunset 20:21). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 09:30 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Ólafsvík

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Can you go inside Ólafsvík?

Ólafsvík is a working navigation aid, so the tower is usually closed to the public. Treat the door as locked unless there is a sign or posted opening hours — the reward is the headland and the view, not the interior.

How do I get to Ólafsvík?

Ólafsvík is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — remote coastal lighthouses often sit at the end of rough gravel tracks, and exposed headlands can be very windy.

Is Ólafsvík worth visiting?

It depends on what you want. Lighthouses in Iceland are usually about the setting — the cliffs, the birds, the exposed coast — rather than the building itself. If you are already passing through West Iceland, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Ólafsvík?

Summer gives the clearest access roads and the seabird season on nearby cliffs; clear winter nights can be good for northern lights on this dark coast. Either way, check road conditions and dress for strong wind before you go.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Taska6 km
2Arnarstapi14 km
3Öndverðarnes17 km
4Krossnes17 km
5Svörtuloft18 km

Waterfalls

#1.Rjúkandi

1.1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bæjarfoss

2.2 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kerlingarfoss

5.9 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Svöðufoss

6.5 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

49 km·~59 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ólafsvík

600 m

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

#2.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

750 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Hellissandur

10 km·~12 min drive

A new camp site. The camp site is located on the left side when arriving to Hellissandur…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Hellissandi

10 km·~13 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kassinn

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

49 km·~59 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

79 km·~95 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ólafsvík

1.4 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hellissandur

10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarstapi

14 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grundarfjörður

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 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