Ólafsfjörður
To many people, Ólafsfjörður is no more than a typical small fishing community, with all you would expect to find there. However when you drive through the road tunnel and see Ólafsfjörður in front of you, stop awhile, and you will see it is different in many ways.
The mountains surrounding the fjord are unusually high and steep, with many hanging valleys, tempting destinations for those who enjoy short or long walks in fine weather. The waters of Ólafsfjörður Lake, reflects the town along with the mountains and the sky, and occasionally a trout breaks the surface, as a reminder of what is up and what is down in this
mysterious mountain retreat. The lake itself has a long-lived reputation for mystery, not least because both fresh-water and salt –water fish are caught in it.
The highest sea cliff in Iceland Hvanndala-bjarg, where seabirds´ cries fill the air, lies west of the fjord. Farther out toward the open sea, Héðinsfjörður , a remarkable fjord, appears. This is an ideal place to throw out a fishing line.
Ólafsfjörður has become a new and exciting destination for travelers, a community whose tourist development is based upon offering something for the whole family, summer and winter. Hótel Ólafsfjörður is renowned for good food, comfort and hospitality.
The midnight sun in Ólafsfjörður is an unforgettable experience. In winter varied ski facilities are on offer for all skiers, the town is the home town of Kristinn Björnsson who is among the best skiers in the world to day. Snowmobile trips into valleys and an ice-covered lake are organized by snowmobile company.