Hafnarfjörður’s bright days, all summer long

The centre of town has a friendly atmosphere with cosy coffee houses, welcoming restaurants and new experiences on every corner Ástjörn is home to a varied collection of bird and wildlife, and this is a very special part of upper Hafnarfjörður

Jigging for fish is a popular pastime and midsummer children’s fishing competitions have been held for many years

The Hellisgerði park is a popular place for both locals and visitors to Hafnarfjörðar Hvaleyrarvatn is a popular spot for exercise and watersports

The Bright Days cultural festival takes place in Hafnarfjörður and lasts the whole summer. A variety of events take place around the town, setting out to entertain locals and visitors to Hafnarfjörður, reflecting the town’s highly varied cultural life. The festival lasts all summer.

The capital region’s cheeriest community

Hafnarfjörður is a town that has everything when it comes to entertainment, shopping and services. It has a natural beauty of its own and this is a popular destination for both local and overseas visitors. Hafnarfjörður is a growing community that welcomes diversity and innovation. This has brought in specialist shops, artisan bakers, studios, galleries and small retail outlets with Icelandic produce straight from the farm to set up around Hafnarfjörður.

This is a place that’s always worth a visit, with its varied shops and services, welcoming restaurants, cosy coffee houses, homely hotels, galleries and studios that are home to Icelandic art and design, museums and the unique natural environment within walking distance.

The town has its unique warm atmosphere, the people are friendly and there are opportunities to relax for every age group. There are four jumping pads and three swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður, each with its own unique charm. Swimming pools are free for anyone of 17 and younger.

A log history reflected in the surroundings

The centre of Hafnarfjörður buzzes with life and the harbour area is particularly enchanting, with its ships and boats, and people fishing everywhere. The community’s long history is to be seen in the surroundings, and to get to know it better, take a look at Strandstígur and the town’s free museums. The Hafnarfjörður museum is a great place to start, as well as Hafnarborg and the library, and the museum’s five buildings are open over the summer. On a bright summer’s day it’s always worthwhile to take a good book, a snack a blanket, cards or anything you like, and stroll up to Hellisgerði, the lava-studded park at the heart of Hafnarfjörður.

Experiencing the outdoors

Upper Hafnarfjörður has hidden experiences at every step. A turn around Hvaleyrarvatn is a pleasant walk, and the lake is perfect for paddling and watersports. You can’t go wrong with a visit to Krýsuvík, offering a colourful experience for the whole family. Helgafell is a popular destination for walkers, or a visit to the Valaból caves is not to be missed, and the wildlife and bird life of Ástjörn is simply fascinating. The town’s camping ground is at Víðistaðatún, which is an outdoor paradise in its own right, with climbing frames, jump pads, castles, a grill area, outdoor art installations and a nine-hole frisbee golf course.

Come home to Hafnarfjörður to experience a whole summer of bright days!

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