Olafsfjordur, Iceland Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Stealing the limelight from its neighbours thanks to its dramatic setting amid an extensive lavafield, Hafnafjörður , with a population of around 19,000 and just 10km from the capital, is as big as the centre of Reykjavík, although it's not as likeable. The town's prosperity stems from its superbly sheltered harbour (Hafnafjörður meaning "the harbour fjord") – 7000 years ago the volcano, Búrfell , around 5km east of the centre, erupted, spewing lava out along the northern side of the fjord which is now home to Hafnafjörður, creating a … more »