Beach near Olafsvik, Iceland

Olafsvik Travel Guide

Iceland

Ólafsvík is a small coastal town in western Iceland, with a population of about 1,010. Its setting on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula makes it a base for exploring this part of the country.

Travellers arriving by air can use Rif Airport (OLI), which serves the town. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Ólafsvík, so beach trips are not a defining part of a stay here.

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Local time

1,010

Population

1,258 miles away

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 Olafsvik

Jan

2°20

Feb

4°21

Mar

2°12

Apr

5°15

May

8°21

Jun

9°14

Jul

11°13

Aug

12°12

Sep

10°19

Oct

7°20

Nov

5°14

Dec

4°20

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

Getting there

Rif Airport · 12.6 km

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