Óskar Steinn’s guidebook
Food scene
Very cozy coffee shop run by friendly locals, also serves beer and wine. So nice to sit outside on a calm summer's day and look out on the harbor.
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Pallett
75 StrandgataVery cozy coffee shop run by friendly locals, also serves beer and wine. So nice to sit outside on a calm summer's day and look out on the harbor.
Popular bakery/coffee shop located just down the street from our house, known for its delicious pastries. Also great sandwiches and soup.
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Brikk
1b NorðurbakkiPopular bakery/coffee shop located just down the street from our house, known for its delicious pastries. Also great sandwiches and soup.
Norðurbakkinn
1 NorðurbakkiCoffee shop just down the street from our house.
Old restaurant and bar located just down the street. Burgers, steak, seafood. The bar is popular with locals thursday-saturday.
A.Hansen Restaurant & Bar
4 VesturgataOld restaurant and bar located just down the street. Burgers, steak, seafood. The bar is popular with locals thursday-saturday.
Leisure/sports
Our local swimming pool with outdoor and indoor pool, slides, hot tubs and sauna.
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Suðurbæjarlaug
77 HringbrautOur local swimming pool with outdoor and indoor pool, slides, hot tubs and sauna.
Hvaleyrarvatn is a small lake located just outside Hafnarfjörður, surrounded by forests. Paths run around the lake and into the forest, allowing for nice walks or bike rides. There's a public outdoor grill, so why not bring some coal and some food (and a good woolen sweater)?
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Hvaleyrarvatn
Hvaleyrarvatn is a small lake located just outside Hafnarfjörður, surrounded by forests. Paths run around the lake and into the forest, allowing for nice walks or bike rides. There's a public outdoor grill, so why not bring some coal and some food (and a good woolen sweater)?
Sightseeing
A beautiful garden with a variety of plants and trees and lava formations, the home of elves according to local folklore. Just around the corner from our house.
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Hellisgerdi Park
3 HellisgataA beautiful garden with a variety of plants and trees and lava formations, the home of elves according to local folklore. Just around the corner from our house.
Perfect for a medium-long walk on a summer's eve, Garðakirkja is actually the church referred to in the name of our street, Kirkjuvegur (church road). It used to be the road townspeople used to walk to church on Sundays.
There are still some farms here so you will probably run into sheep and horses. You will also have great views across the sea over to the Reykjanes peninsula, where the current volcanic eruption of Geldingadalir is in full swing.
Garðakirkja
Perfect for a medium-long walk on a summer's eve, Garðakirkja is actually the church referred to in the name of our street, Kirkjuvegur (church road). It used to be the road townspeople used to walk to church on Sundays.
There are still some farms here so you will probably run into sheep and horses. You will also have great views across the sea over to the Reykjanes peninsula, where the current volcanic eruption of Geldingadalir is in full swing.
Hamarkotslækur, or Lækurinn (the Brook) is a brook running through the town, forming a pond which is rich with bird life. Popular spot for families to go and feed the ducks. Short walk from the house.
Hamarkotslækur
Hamarkotslækur, or Lækurinn (the Brook) is a brook running through the town, forming a pond which is rich with bird life. Popular spot for families to go and feed the ducks. Short walk from the house.
Culture
Hafnarborg
34 StrandgataOur local art museum, located just down the street.
The local history museum, Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar, is located just down the street. All you need to know about the town's rich history. Hafnarfjörður is mentioned in German documents as a trading place as early as 1391 and was an official member of the Hanseatic League. Open in the weekends, free admission.
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Hafnarfjordur Museum
6 VesturgataThe local history museum, Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar, is located just down the street. All you need to know about the town's rich history. Hafnarfjörður is mentioned in German documents as a trading place as early as 1391 and was an official member of the Hanseatic League. Open in the weekends, free admission.
Neighborhoods
Vesturbær, or Gamli Vesturbær (Old West Town) as it's generally referred to, is the name of our neighbourhood. It's known for its iconic old-style timber houses and friendly atmosphere.
Vesturbær
Vesturbær, or Gamli Vesturbær (Old West Town) as it's generally referred to, is the name of our neighbourhood. It's known for its iconic old-style timber houses and friendly atmosphere.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Close to main bus lines
The house is within walking distance of the "Hotel Viking" Flybus stop. Even closer is the Fjordur bus terminal where you can catch a local street bus to the Keflavik airport (#55) and to Reykjavik city center (#1).
Note that the street buses only accept cash payments and don't give change. A single bus fare is ISK 490,-.
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Viking festival - August 12-15
Hafnarfjörður town hosts the annual Viking Festival, which is the oldest and biggest festival of its kind in Iceland. Visiting this festival will make you feel like you have been transferred back in time a thousand years or so.
This year's festival takes place at Víðistaðatún, a short walk from our house, between 12th and 15th of August. No admission required.
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Don't underestimate the weather!
Even in the summer months, the weather in Iceland is unpredictable and can get very dangerous very fast. Stay up to date with the weather forecasts, check out the website https://safetravel.is/ and download the Safe Travel app.
If you're only staying in the capital region, you don't need to worry at all, but do pack a warm sweater and a water-proof jacket.