Guidebook for Hafnarfjordur
Food Scene
Lovely new restaurant downton in Hafnarfjörður, 5 minutes driving distance
32 locals recommend
Krydd Restaurant
34 StrandgataLovely 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 locals recommend
Brikk
1b NorðurbakkiGreat 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 locals recommend
Pallett
75 StrandgataRetro 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 locals recommend
Von mathús
75 StrandgataGreat 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 locals recommend
Hamborgarabúlla Tómasar
Geirsgötu 1 GeirsgataThis 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 locals recommend
OSUSHI
PósthússtrætiHere 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 locals recommend
IKEA
4 KauptúnThe cheapest restaurant in town on the second floor. They have everything for the family.
Essentials
Krónan
HvaleyrarbrautA smaller version of Krónan. Budget friendly.
Bónus, the cheapest grocery store in town. A normal size version of this store.
512 locals recommend
Bónus
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 locals recommend
Fjarðarkaup
1b HólshraunA 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 locals recommend
Bonus
TjarnarvellirBónus, the cheapest grocery store in town. A smaller size version of this store but great for essentials and more.
Apótekarinn
16 HelluhraunPharmacy, 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 locals recommend
Krónan
HvaleyrarbrautThis 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 locals recommend
Ásvallalaug
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 DrekavellirBus 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 EskivellirOur 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 DrekavellirPlan 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 locals recommend
Hlemmur Square
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.
ÓB
SuðurhellaHere 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 :)
23 locals recommend
Helgafell
Helgafell is a short drive and an average hike through lava. Great scenery over the town. Recommend going there on less windy days :)
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 :)
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26 locals recommend
Bessastaðakirkja
The president lives here! He´s a fun guy :)
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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 locals recommend
Blue Lagoon
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.