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Ólafsvík is a small town in Iceland

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Ólafsvík is a small town in Iceland
on the eastern side
of the country.

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volcano
seaport
church

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The town was founded in XVII century
and got the right to trade
And therefore it became in important seaport.

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~ the modern church (1967)
~ altar (16th century)

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Olafsvik
Snaefells volcano
~ height of 1446 metres
~ located in the Snaefellsjokull National park
~ "Journey to the Center of the Earth“ by Jules Verne

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Kerlingarfoss is a waterfall
near Olafsvik (5 km).
~ the height is about 50 m.
~ unconfirmed waterfall :c

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Fascinating nature!
~ deers (from 18th century)
~ foxes, horses, herbs ///

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Birds (more than 80 species)
~ atlantic puffins – Iceland symbol

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