Olafsvik

Reykjavik, the country's capital, is situated 75 miles (121 kilometers) southeast of Olafsvik, while Hella lies 120 miles (193 kilometers) to the southeast.

See for yourself why Iceland is so frequented by tourists, by hitting the road and exploring the abundance of natural and man-made attractions in the vicinity of Olafsvik. Go to Hellnar, and visit the Snaefellsjokull and Snaefellsjoekull National Park. Hellnar is roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) away from Olafsvik and is worth a visit. If you'd like to experience more of this part of the country, make your way over to Grundarfjordur to visit the Grundfjordur Public Pool and Kirkjufell Mountain. Grundarfjordur is 13 miles (21 kilometers) away.

Should you hear the call of the wild, do as the locals do and go hiking and caving.

Get an understanding of the different foods in Iceland by sampling typical Iceland dishes. Lamb and also root vegetables such as rutabagas and carrots are popular here. Of course, no journey through Iceland is complete without trying saltfiskur (dried and salted fish) or harofiskur (jerky type fish). And when it is time for the end of you meal, you can't go past mondlukaka (almond cake).

A wise person once said: that it is far better to see a place once than to be told about it many times. With its stunning beauty Iceland will more than live up to your expectations.