Ólafsdalur by Gilsfjörður, history of 1000 years

Ólafsdalur is a small valley, surrounded by high mountains, where the first agricultural school in Iceland was established in 1880. The beautiful school-building is from 1896. Remains of many other buildings and man-made remains from 1880-1900 can be found here.

Recently, archaeologists have discovered remains of a Viking longhouse from the 9th-10th century, adding to the rich history of Ólafsdalur.

Visitors are welcome to explore this historic valley and learn more about its past. The opening hours are from 12:00-17:00 from July 25th to August 15th.

Don't miss the Ólafsdalur family festival on August 14th, where you can experience the local culture and traditions.

• Destination

  West Iceland

• Country

  Iceland

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Grundarfjörður Airport
  • Stykkishólmur Airport