Mountain · North Iceland
Ólafsfjarðarmúli
mountain in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Ólafsfjarðarmúli is 403 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 57 min by car.
- Ólafsfjarðarmúli rises to 960 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Ólafsfjarðarmúli is Siglufjörður.
- Ólafsfjarðarmúli is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 960 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 403 km by road, about 5 h 57 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0864° N, 18.5744° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Ólafsfjarðarmúli?
Ólafsfjarðarmúli is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 960 metres above sea level.
Where is Ólafsfjarðarmúli?
Ólafsfjarðarmúli is at 66.0864° N, 18.5744° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Mígandi, a waterfall about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ólafsfjarðarmúli from Reykjavík?
Ólafsfjarðarmúli is 403 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 57 min by car.
How do I get to Ólafsfjarðarmúli?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ólafsfjarðarmúli, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Ólafsfjarðarmúli?
We have not verified a fee for Ólafsfjarðarmúli. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Ólafsfjarðarmúli?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 55 minutes' drive from Ólafsfjarðarmúli. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (63 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon63 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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