Hafnarfjordur Tours and Tickets

Located between Reykjavik and the Keflavik International Airport, Hafnarfjordur is Iceland's third-largest city. It is known for its creative arts and cultural scene, and outdoor activities—many visitors come here for hiking or the thermal pools. This is also where you'll find a large colony of magical elves, or so the legend goes.

Your first stop in Hafnarfjordur should be the Hafnarfjordur Museum to learn about the city's history, then take a walk in the harbor or a harbor cruise to experience the city's sailing culture. If you're visiting during the winter, Hafnarfjordur is where you'll find Aurora Basecamp, a group of clear-topped domes for viewing the northern lights.

Hafnarfjordur is a great spot for hiking during summer, and you can even ride Icelandic horses there. The thermal pools are fun to visit any time of year. Many visitors come to Hafnarfjordur in the winter to view the northern lights away from the city lights in Reykjavik.

Yes, Hafnarfjordur is a great place to visit thermal pools. Three hot spring pools in Hafnarfjordur feature both indoor and outdoor options. These look more like traditional swimming pools than hot springs out in nature, and you'll find modern conveniences with them.

It is about a 20-minute drive from Reykjavik to Hafnarfjordur, predominantly along Route 40. You can also take the number 1 bus from Reykjavik city center to Hafnarfjordur.

The Hafnarfjordur Museum is a fun option for kids, as one of the permanent exhibits focuses on vintage toys. The indoor Ásvallalaug swimming pool is particularly family-friendly, with a shallow pool, a water slide, and toys. There are plenty of green spaces in Hafnarfjordur, such as Vidistadatun Sculpture Park, where you'll find a playground and disc golf course.