Guidebook for Hafnarfjordur

Frida Rakel
Frida Rakel
Guidebook for Hafnarfjordur

Food Scene

Lovely new restaurant downton in Hafnarfjörður, 5 minutes driving distance
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Krydd Restaurant
34 Strandgata
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lovely new restaurant downton in Hafnarfjörður, 5 minutes driving distance
Great place to start off the day. You select your slices of bread and toppings followed by amazing cinnamon buns. http://brikk.is/
50 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brikk
1b Norðurbakki
50 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great place to start off the day. You select your slices of bread and toppings followed by amazing cinnamon buns. http://brikk.is/
Retro coffee shop, with some vegan options. Cozy place. Please note that this place is not at Norðurbakki but at Strandgata 75 next to Von restaurant. https://pallett.is/
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pallett
75 Strandgata
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Retro coffee shop, with some vegan options. Cozy place. Please note that this place is not at Norðurbakki but at Strandgata 75 next to Von restaurant. https://pallett.is/
Great restaurant with special focus on fresh Icelandic ingredience. Budget friendly during 11:30-14:00. Closed on Mondays and Sundays http://vonmathus.is/
69 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Von mathús
75 Strandgata
69 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great restaurant with special focus on fresh Icelandic ingredience. Budget friendly during 11:30-14:00. Closed on Mondays and Sundays http://vonmathus.is/
This burger place has character. You may find it in 4 places in Reykjavík, also in the UK, Denmark and Sweden.
169 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 Geirsgata
169 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This burger place has character. You may find it in 4 places in Reykjavík, also in the UK, Denmark and Sweden.
Here you sit by a long table and select any of the moving sushi in front of you. They also have a takeaway. http://www.osushi.is/
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
OSUSHI
Pósthússtræti
19 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Here you sit by a long table and select any of the moving sushi in front of you. They also have a takeaway. http://www.osushi.is/
Kornið is an old bakery with all the typical stuff. Would recommend buying accessories in Bónus next door. I would however recommend Brikk instead.
Kornið
Kornið is an old bakery with all the typical stuff. Would recommend buying accessories in Bónus next door. I would however recommend Brikk instead.
The cheapest restaurant in town on the second floor. They have everything for the family.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
IKEA
4 Kauptún
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The cheapest restaurant in town on the second floor. They have everything for the family.

Essentials

A smaller version of Krónan. Budget friendly.
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Krónan
Hvaleyrarbraut
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A smaller version of Krónan. Budget friendly.
Bónus, the cheapest grocery store in town. A normal size version of this store.
512 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bónus
512 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bónus, the cheapest grocery store in town. A normal size version of this store.
A family run grocery store. Large on an Icelandic scale with fair prices. Wider hallways, something we like.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fjarðarkaup
1b Hólshraun
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A family run grocery store. Large on an Icelandic scale with fair prices. Wider hallways, something we like.
Bónus, the cheapest grocery store in town. A smaller size version of this store but great for essentials and more.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bonus
Tjarnarvellir
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bónus, the cheapest grocery store in town. A smaller size version of this store but great for essentials and more.
Pharmacy, same entrance as Bónus
Apótekarinn
16 Helluhraun
Pharmacy, same entrance as Bónus
This is where we usually shop. There is a sushi takaway inside. You can order your sushi, do your shopping and pick up the sushi before you leave.
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Krónan
Hvaleyrarbraut
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This is where we usually shop. There is a sushi takaway inside. You can order your sushi, do your shopping and pick up the sushi before you leave.

Entertainment & Activities

Great indor swimming pool with a water slide, sauna, cold tub, hot pots both indoors and outside. Most sought after swimming pool for children in this side of the capital area. There is also an indoor gym in the building. https://www.hafnarfjordur.is/ibuar/ithrottir-og-utivera/sundlaugar/asvallalaug/
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ásvallalaug
34 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great indor swimming pool with a water slide, sauna, cold tub, hot pots both indoors and outside. Most sought after swimming pool for children in this side of the capital area. There is also an indoor gym in the building. https://www.hafnarfjordur.is/ibuar/ithrottir-og-utivera/sundlaugar/asvallalaug/

Getting Around

Bus nr. 1 stops here. This bus goes directly down town to Reykjavík. It takes around 49 minutes. Check the website for live locations of each bus and to buy tickets. https://www.straeto.is/
Drekavellir 24a
24a Drekavellir
Bus nr. 1 stops here. This bus goes directly down town to Reykjavík. It takes around 49 minutes. Check the website for live locations of each bus and to buy tickets. https://www.straeto.is/
Our parking lot! Go out of the roundabout towards "Fléttuvellir" and turn left to enter the parking lot. Parking is free. Please note that if you are arriving late the parking lot could be full. Not to worry just drive around the building and search for one or go for plan B, the school which is also marked on the map.
Eskivellir 9a
9a Eskivellir
Our parking lot! Go out of the roundabout towards "Fléttuvellir" and turn left to enter the parking lot. Parking is free. Please note that if you are arriving late the parking lot could be full. Not to worry just drive around the building and search for one or go for plan B, the school which is also marked on the map.
Plan B parking lot, you enter the parking lot from fléttuvéllir so it's right next to the roundabout. It's very rare that we have to use this. The parking is free as well.
Hraunvallaskóli
9 Drekavellir
Plan B parking lot, you enter the parking lot from fléttuvéllir so it's right next to the roundabout. It's very rare that we have to use this. The parking is free as well.
Hlemmur square is an old Bus Hub that has been turned into a food market. Fun place to visit and also where you got most bus options including bus Nr. 1 that takes you back to our Apartment.
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hlemmur Square
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hlemmur square is an old Bus Hub that has been turned into a food market. Fun place to visit and also where you got most bus options including bus Nr. 1 that takes you back to our Apartment.
Here you will find a low budget gas station.
ÓB
Suðurhella
Here you will find a low budget gas station.

Parks & Nature

Helgafell is a short drive and an average hike through lava. Great scenery over the town. Recommend going there on less windy days :)
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Helgafell
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Helgafell is a short drive and an average hike through lava. Great scenery over the town. Recommend going there on less windy days :)
There are several small lava caves in this area. Something you won't see everyday.
Maríuhellar
There are several small lava caves in this area. Something you won't see everyday.

Sightseeing

The president lives here! He´s a fun guy :) https://www.getyourguide.com/-l10392/?cmp=ga&campaign_id=754915856&adgroup_id=38168007765&target_id=aud-261961312201:kwd-256514752499&loc_physical_ms=1007954&match_type=e&ad_id=249882083682&keyword=bessasta%C3%B0ir&ad_position=1t1&feed_item_id=&placement=&partner_id=CD951&gclid=CjwKCAjwpIjZBRBsEiwA0TN1r8yxRSjLlEd92sji5Cmlax6HJgyAOZ10fc5ofotKK-fPDuf6lCdzRhoCUb8QAvD_BwE
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Bessastaðakirkja
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The president lives here! He´s a fun guy :) https://www.getyourguide.com/-l10392/?cmp=ga&campaign_id=754915856&adgroup_id=38168007765&target_id=aud-261961312201:kwd-256514752499&loc_physical_ms=1007954&match_type=e&ad_id=249882083682&keyword=bessasta%C3%B0ir&ad_position=1t1&feed_item_id=&placement=&partner_id=CD951&gclid=CjwKCAjwpIjZBRBsEiwA0TN1r8yxRSjLlEd92sji5Cmlax6HJgyAOZ10fc5ofotKK-fPDuf6lCdzRhoCUb8QAvD_BwE
There is a walking path from the parking lot that takes you to a sightseeing platform. A great way to get an oversight of the lagoon.
213 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Blue Lagoon
213 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
There is a walking path from the parking lot that takes you to a sightseeing platform. A great way to get an oversight of the lagoon.