Interesting places in Ölfus
ÖLFUS
- experience the energy of the nature
Ölfus municipality is located on the southwest coast of Iceland, approx. 50 km from Reykjavík capital. The population is slightly over 2000 inhabitants and is growing. The fishing village Thorlákshöfn is the largest in the municipality with approx. 1600 inhabitants.
Ölfus offers a wide range of beautiful landscapes with black sand beaches, cliffs, lava formations, caves, geothermal areas, and vivid hot springs.
From Thorlákshöfn village and all over the municipality, you have sensational panoramic views over most of the south coast, e.g., the volcanoes Mt. Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull and the Westman Islands.
In Thorlákshöfn, you can find the best surfing spot in Iceland. The black sand beach is perfect for beginners and advanced surfers, and the waves by the lighthouse are superb.
Ölfus municipality is a popular viewing point for the Northern Lights in the south due to limited light pollution.
The tourist information center is located in the library in Thorlákshöfn and is open from 12:30 to 17:30 on weekdays. The campsite in Thorlákshöfn is next to the church, behind the swimming pool.
The tourist information center in Thorlákshöfn
Hafnarberg 1
815 Thorlákshöfn
Tel. +354 480 3830
Opening hours: Weekdays from 12:30 – 17:30
