An old trading port for whales and big skies.
Olafsvik is one of Iceland's oldest trading towns, a working harbour on the northern Snaefellsnes coast below steep mountains and a tall waterfall.
It is a fine base for whale watching, with humpbacks and even blue whales offshore in summer.
The Snaefellsnes peninsula reaches west into the sea about two hours from Reykjavik, an easy and rewarding self drive at any time of year.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Summer trips for humpback and sometimes blue whales.
A pretty waterfall on the hillside above town.
One of Iceland's oldest licensed trading ports.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Olafsvik is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is on the northwest coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula.
Olafsvik is known for whale watching tours, its long trading history, the Baejarfoss waterfall above town and access to Snaefellsjokull National Park.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.