Hafnarfjordur
Hafnarfjordur

Hafnarfjordur

Med sina naturliga fjordar omringade av lavafält och den livliga hamnen som prickar med fiskebåtar, gör Hafnafjörður ett livligt alternativ till närliggande Reykjavík och bara 20 minuters bilresa från huvudstaden har det blivit ett populärt tillflyktsort för både lokalbefolkningen och turister. Som porten till den natursköna halvön Reykjanes är Hafnafjörds spektakulära omgivning dess främsta drag och vandring, fågelskådning, ridning och valskryssningar är alla populära aktiviteter.

Det finns också mycket att se och göra i själva staden, och besökare kan njuta av en av Hafnarfjarðar tre termiska pooler, lära sig om stadens historia på Hafnarfjarðarmuseet, utforska de bubblande lerbassängerna vid Hellisgerdi Lava Park eller besöka en av de många atmosfäriska säsongsevenemang, som den årliga vikingafestivalen i juni eller de festliga marknader som hålls under julperioden.

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The basics

If you’re looking for an alternative to Reykjavik, this is it. The walkable, amenity-rich harbor bustles with boat captains and anglers, locals and travelers, restaurants and museums; lava fields stretch out to thermal pools; and the Keflavik International Airport is about 30 minutes away. Though you’ll find plenty of culture here—it’s Iceland’s rock ‘n roll capital—for many travelers, the town’s main draw is access to nature. As the gateway to the Reykjanes Peninsula, there are nearly endless hiking, birding, whale-watching, and boating opportunities here. Tour operators in Reykjavik can usually accommodate travelers from Hafnafjordur as well.

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Things to know before you go

  • The harbor village is highly walkable, and hotels congregate in this area, making a rental car optional.
  • The difference between a summer visit and winter is massive—in winter, you’ll get temperatures around freezing and very few hours of sunlight.
  • The Blue Lagoon gets very crowded—know that Hafnafjordur has three thermal pools of its own.
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How to get there

From downtown Reykjavik, take bus number 1 to Hafnarfjordur—it’s about a 20-minute journey. Companies like Flybus can also stop here from the airport, though sometimes a specific request is required. Otherwise, you can hail a taxi or easily drive here via Iceland’s Route 40 from Reykjavik.

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When to get there

For most travelers, the only time to visit Hafnarfjordur would be June to August, when high temps hover around 55ºF (13ºC). That’s when you’ll get incredibly long days, too—around 21 hours. That being said, if you’d like to avoid crowds, get lower hotel rates, and nab a chance at seeing the northern lights, the closer you come to winter, the better.

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Knowledge is power

Yes, you could skip Reykjavik if you wanted—there’s much to do in Hafnarfjordur. Consider exploring the bubbling mud pools at Hellisgerdi Lava Garden; gazing upon the ​​Snæfellsjökull glacier from the Keilir Golf Course; touring the Hafnarfjordur Museum; spending a leisurely day on the harbor (lots of family-run restaurants); and checking out the annual Viking Festival in June or the festive markets held over the winter holidays.

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