Hafnarfjordur Attractions
This picturesque and interesting suburb of Reykjavík is known as the Town in the Lava, due to its location on top of the Burfell lava formation, which dates back to a 7,000 year old eruption.
In the arc of a natural harbor, Hafnarfjörður, Iceland's third-largest town with 20,000 people, has been a trading port longer than any other place in Iceland.
Iceland's only Viking restaurant, Fjörukráin, is located on the waterfront.
In the arc of a natural harbor, Hafnarfjörður, Iceland's third-largest town with 20,000 people, has been a trading port longer than any other place in Iceland.
Iceland's only Viking restaurant, Fjörukráin, is located on the waterfront.
Hafnarborg Arts Center
Hafnarborg is an arts center exhibiting contemporary art both Icelandic and international and hosting concerts and arts lectures.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Icelandic Maritime Museum
In a house built c 1865 are nautical artifacts outlining the area's history as an important fishing and trading village which include fishing boats, radio and navigation equipment, diving suits and model ships.
Hours
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Post and Telecommunications History Museum
A collection of artifacts conveys the story of Icelandic communications from early settlement days through the development of the country's postal and telephone systems.
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