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A century of life & labor

Welcome to our photo collection! Here, we have gathered and scanned precious photographs from the last century that capture the spirit of the town, along with the hardships and joy in the lives and work of the people of Ólafsfjörður throughout the years.

During the last century (the 20th century), Ólafsfjörður was a typical yet unique example of an Icelandic fishing village that rapidly transformed from a poor community of farmers and fishermen into a thriving, modernized fishing town.

Labor

Labor

The countryside

The countryside

The new swimming pool

Culture

Culture

Tools & machines

Tools & machines

The old swimming pool

The old swimming pool

People

People

Sports

Sports

Ships

Ships

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