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.
The museum outlines the history of Hafnarfjörður village, an exhibit of children's toys, and an exhibit of photographs. The Hafnarfjordur folk museum is housed in a renovated 19th-century warehouse building.
Address: Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum, Vesturgata 8, Hafnarfjörður, Hofudborgarsvaedi IS-220, Iceland
Hours:
June 1 to August 31: 1pm-5pm
September 1 to May 31: 1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Housed in a former fish freezing plant, the Maritime Museum features 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. The Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn is docked at a specially built pier alongside the museum.
September 16 to May 31: 11am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Sat:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Tips: The Coast Guards Vessel ODINN is closed in December and January. Children under 12 may not visit the museum or the ship without adult supervision.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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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