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Ólafsvík
City in Snæfellsbær, Iceland
Overview
Ólafsvík is a charming fishing village on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, surrounded by striking mountains and the Atlantic. Despite its small population, it is a gateway to Snæfellsjökull National Park and offers visitors unique natural beauty and a peaceful pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Snæfellsbær
Population
970
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.89°, -23.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
93
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,335
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
95
English
95
Temperature
4.8°C
Summer Avg
9.8°C
Winter Avg
1.1°C
Record High
20.9°C
Record Low
-10.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1333 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
109.0
Airport
OLI
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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