"Hafnarfjörður" Hafnarfjörður by Bjorgvin

Hafnarfjörður Travel Guide: 30 reviews and 86 photos

Hafnarfjordur is a town in southwestern Iceland, on the southwestern shore of Faxa Bay. In the 20th century it has become a southern suburb of Reykjavík. A fishing community built on an extensive lava field, it grew rapidly in the late 20th century as a result of the expansion of the capital.

http://www.hafnarfjordur.is/

Last visit to Hafnarfjörður: Apr 2002
Intro Updated Aug 14, 2003
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Reviews (7)

Transportation Transportation (1)

Hafnarfjörður is only 10km southwest of Reykjavik. Busses 140 and 150 go from Reykjavik to the town center by the old... more travel advice

Sporting town Local Customs (2)

Hafnarfjörður has often been called the cradle of team handball in Iceland. In fact, the first official handball game in... more travel advice

The Maritime Museum Local Customs (2)

Sjóminjasafnið (The Maritime Museum); Vesturgata 8; more travel advice

A. Hansen Restaurants (3)

Very good restaurant in an old house near the harbour. more travel advice

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Written Jul 8, 2001

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Comments (18)

annk Jan 15, 2003 at 7:51 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a nice, quiet town
Maxi1971 Aug 20, 2002 at 4:59 AM Report Abuse

I`m fascinated by this Country
Alphons Jul 21, 2002 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

very nice page
SilverVelvet Jul 19, 2002 at 4:21 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page.
Leipzig Jun 26, 2002 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

Great page and good restaurant tips
Kristina1701 Apr 12, 2002 at 10:34 AM Report Abuse

nice page,what a lovely city
littlesam1 Mar 21, 2002 at 8:37 AM Report Abuse

I visited the Maritime Museum. The area was beautiful.
Pierangelo Jan 14, 2002 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

Useful links...
acemj Oct 17, 2001 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

Excellent page!
JudyinPA Oct 9, 2001 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

A lot of good information