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Hafnarfjörður

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About Hafnarfjörður

Hafnarfjörður works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kópavogur, 9km from Northern Lights: Reykjavik.

Hafnarfjörður is a town located in Iceland. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hafnarfjörður sits in Iceland, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hafnarfjörður to your route.

About Hafnarfjörður

Hafnarfjörður, officially Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður, is a port town and municipality in Iceland, located about 10 km (6 mi) south of Reykjavík. The municipality consists of two non-contiguous areas in the Capital Region, on the southwest coast of the country. At about 31,500 inhabitants, Hafnarfjörður is the third-most

Read more populous city in Iceland after Reykjavík and Kópavogur. It has established local industry and a variety of urban activities, with annual festival events.

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Hafnarfjörður offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Hafnarfjörður located?

Hafnarfjörður is located in Iceland, Europe. The coordinates are 64.0671 latitude, -21.9377 longitude.

What is the population of Hafnarfjörður?

Hafnarfjörður has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Iceland.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Iceland
Timezone
Coordinates
64.0671, -21.9377

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Iceland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

F-roads (mountain roads) require 4x4 and are closed much of the year. Safetravel.is for conditions.

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Worth the detour from Hafnarfjörður

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavik's towering expressionist church inspired by Iceland's basalt lava formations.

8 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Northern Lights: Reykjavik

Iceland's capital offers accessible Northern Lights viewing from September to March, with tours departing nightly to dark-sky areas.

9 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Ring Road Iceland

Iceland's Route 1 circles the entire island over 1,322 kilometers past volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.

9 km · about 15 min drive

restaurant

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

Reykjavík's harbourside hot-dog stand, family-run since 1937 and still serving lamb-based dogs 'with everything': crispy onions, remoulade and sweet mustard. Bill Clinton and virtually every Icelander have queued here.

9 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Blue Lagoon

Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, a milky-blue pool of mineral-rich water set amid a black lava field near Keflavík airport.

32 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Hvalfjörður Tunnel

A 5.7 km road tunnel diving 165 m below sea level under Hvalfjörður on Iceland's Ring Road, saving an hour over the old fjord loop. The country's first subsea tunnel, opened in 1998 and now toll-free.

32 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Thingvellir National Park

A UNESCO site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates visibly drift apart, and the site of Iceland's ancient parliament.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Silfra Fissure

A crystal-clear fissure in Þingvellir where snorkellers swim between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in 2°C water.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Hafnarfjörður

  • Right hereRing Road IcelandIceland's Route 1 circles the entire island over 1,322 kilometers past volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.
  • 32 kmHvalfjörður TunnelA 5.7 km road tunnel diving 165 m below sea level under Hvalfjörður on Iceland's Ring Road, saving an hour over the old fjord loop. The country's first subsea tunnel, opened in 1998 and now toll-free.
  • 61 kmGolden Circle RouteIceland's most famous day-drive: a 300 km loop from Reykjavik linking Thingvellir's rift valley, the erupting Strokkur geyser and the double cascade of Gullfoss, with hot-spring bakeries and craters en route.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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