Name: Walking tour around Town in the Lava - Hafnarfjordur
SKU: 22352
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock

Duration: 2h

Activity Level: Easy

Experience: Adventure, Family, Historical

Language: English

Photo permit included

Tour by public transport

Canal Boat tour included

Train tickets included

Suitable for little children

Wheelchair accessible tour

Museum ticket included

Light snack included

Lunch included

Transportation included

Walking Tour

Overview

Spending a day in the third largest town in Iceland you will be pleasantly surprised by its cosy and friendly atmosphere.

The town unique location, surrounded by lava fields, though being just a short drive away from Reykjavík makes it a real must-to-visit for those who want to see how an everyday life in Iceland looks like.

Hafnarfjordur port, legends and diversity of activities provided make it also a great place to spend a day or two. Thus, you will be able to see the town church, a beatiful Hellisgerdi Park, a cliff Hamarinn. Don't forget to listen to unforgettable stories regarding elves, dwarves and other spiritual beings as Hafnarfjordur is considered to have one of Iceland's largest colonies of them.

As the centre of Hafnarfjörður is rather small and quiet, making wandering between local attractions easy and enjoyable, a 2-hour walking tour will be probably one of the best options to fill your day with beauty and good mood.

What's included

English-speaking guide
Walking tour

Food and drinks
Transportation

Clothing according to weather conditions is required

Highlights

Hafnarfjordur

Hafnarfjordur is a port town located only 10 km south of Reykjavík. Being the third largest city in Iceland, it is still one of the most quiet and peacefull places. However there are plenty of attractions to visit here not to mention its great location that makes Hafnarfjordur even more attractive for tourists. Several annual events such as the Bright days festival and the Viking festival are also kept here.

Hafnarfjordur Church

Hafnarfjordur Free Church is a church in the Free Lutheran congregation of Iceland founded on 22 April 1913. Known ad Iceland's third largest religious body, after the Reykjavik Free Church and the Church of Iceland.

Hafnarfjordur harbour

Hafnarfjörður harbour is a fishing port that accommodates cruise ships. Foreign merchants once having found a secluded harbour decided to established the city that today is known as Hafnarfjörður, what means Harbour Fjord. For centuries local merchants traded with Englishmen as well as Dutch and German merchants that resulted in Hafnarfjörður becoming one of the Iceland major trading centre by 18th century. Though today commerce and services are also developed in town, fishing still remains one of its main industries.

Hellisgerdi Park

A beautiful lava park located in Hafnarfjörður is believed to be inhabited by mysterious and magical creatures such as elves, huldufolk (hidden people) and dwarfs. A great place to listen to myths and legends, to enjoy walks with elfs and even to try elf coffee from the hidden world!

Itinerary

09:00 10:00 11:00

You will meet your guide in the city and will set off your journey in town in the lava.

You will walk along the sea shore to the harbour to enjoy amazing seascapes. At the base of the cliff Hamarinn you will get to know why it’s known as an “Elf-palace” and will hear numerous interesting legends and tales. After that you will continue your way to the “Elf garden” along the river and the oldest houses in the town.

You will also see Hellisgerdi Park and Hafnarfjordur church that surely will attract your attention.

Your tour will also conclude in the city where you will have a chance to meet some locals and to have a cup of coffee in one of small local cafes.

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