 The ferry Sæfari, which sails from Dalvík, serves the island of Grímsey, Iceland's northernmost community, which lies on the Arctic Circle.The annual Fiskidagurinn mikli is held the Saturday after the first Monday of August, attended by up to 30,000 people who enjoy a free fish buffet sponsored by the local fishing industry.Dalvík has had four representatives at the Eurovision song contest for Iceland, despite its small size

In sports, Dalvík is probably most known for alpine skiing.