Beach near Olafsfjordur, Iceland

Olafsfjordur Travel Guide

Iceland

Olafsfjordur is a small Icelandic settlement in the north of the country. It is served by Olafsfjordur Airport (OFJ), the airport named for the town.

There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Olafsfjordur, so the nearby coastline is better approached as a rugged northern Icelandic setting rather than a destination for organised beach days. Expect cool conditions, colder and darker winters, and milder, brighter summers.

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Local time

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Population

1,193 miles away

Weather in Olafsfjordur

Mon

9°

Tue

7°

Wed

5°

Know before you go

Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Olafsfjordur

Jan

-4°15

Feb

-2°18

Mar

-3°13

Apr

1°10

May

7°21

Jun

8°19

Jul

11°16

Aug

10°15

Sep

6°17

Oct

1°16

Nov

-2°12

Dec

-4°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Getting there

Olafsfjordur Airport · 0 km

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