Ólafsfjörður
North Iceland · 66.0670°N, 18.6500°W
Check Live Conditions at Ólafsfjörður
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
Light Pollution
Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location
Safety
Tunnel-connected town on Tröllaskagi. All-year access via Héðinsfjörður tunnels.
Parking
Free parking in the village. Fjord setting with dark sky.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Flateyjarskagi Coast (12 km)
Siglufjörður (15 km)
Grenivík (24 km)
Hofsós (40 km)
Árskógssandur (43 km)
Track Ólafsfjörður Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Ólafsfjörður. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.
Plan Your Visit
Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 5 minutes so you always have the latest data.
Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.