Dalvik
A tiny fishing village on Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland, Dalvík sits at the mouth of the Svarfaðardalur valley with mountains close behind. The town received municipal status in 1974, and its name translates simply as "valley bay."
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,359
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
Dalvik: quick answers
Where is Dalvik?
Dalvik is in Iceland, about 38 km23 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Dalvik?
The nearest airport is Siglufjörður (SIJ), about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Dalvik?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C48°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is October, with about 169 mm6.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Dalvik?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Dalvik?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Norðurþing, Sauðarkrokur and Hrisey.