Hafnarfjordur

Hafnarfjordur


Hafnarfjordur - The town in the lava

The town of Hafnarfjordur has grown up among lava which flowed about 7,300 years ago.

As the lava flowed into the sea it formed strange and picturesque shapes, and the people of the town have placed their homes among these dramatic rock formations.

Hafnarfjordur harbour is a fishing port which has three quays suitable for accommodating cruise ships.

Iceland’s third-largest community resides here with just over 26,000 inhabitants, not to mention the elves who are reputed to live in various places in and around the town!

Within easy reach of the town is the ‘sacred mount’ of Helgafell, a 340 mtr peak easily climbed via the northeast ridge.

Krýsuvík is an area of geothermal activity and outstanding natural beauty.

The town offers visitors plenty of activities such as whale-watching, horse-riding, and elf spotting, as well as splendid Viking feasts.

The Hafnarborg Institute of Culture and Fine Arts offers art exhibitions and concerts.



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News from the port

Ponant puts both news ships into Hafnarfjordur in 2013

Compagnie du Ponant’s Le Boreal and L’Austral are both calling Hafnarfjordur in Iceland next year.

This summer Le Boreal arrives on July 6 with passengers who, after a day of shore excursions, are flown home. New passengers join the ship on a seven-day Iceland itinerary which is repeated four times before the ship departs for Greeland and then Europe.

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Hafnarfjordur makes provision for larger ships

Hafnarfjordur is dredging the entrance to the inner harbour in order to allow vessels up to 300m long and with a draught of 8m to enter.Read more

Hafnarfjordur breaks size record

On June 11, 95,000gt MSC Poesia docked in Hafnarfjordur. At 300m long she is the largest vessel to have docked at the Icelandic port.Read more

Lat: 64°0'0" N

Lon: 22°0'0" E

Port Contact

Port of Hafnarfjörður, Oseyrarbraut 4
220 Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

Phone:+354 825 2303
E-Mail:port@hafnarfjordur.is
Web:http://www.portofhafnarfjordur.is


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):8-10
Max. Air draught (m):n/a
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:no
Pilotage Compulsory:yes
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:1.5-4.5 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):n/a
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):n/a
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):n/a
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Attraction & Excursions

Golden Circle

Including the ancient Parliament Thingvellir, Beautiful Lake Laugavatn, The world famous Geysir with its brother Strokkur erupting every 15 minutes and the one and only Golden Waterfall Gullfoss.

Krysuvik - Blue Lagoon

Including Lake Kleyfarvatn - Geothermal area at Krysuvik and the world famous Blue Lagoon

City tour Hafnarfjordur - Reykjavik

Including Hafnarfjordur the Town in the Lava - Bessastadir, Icelands President's residence - Reykjavik, Perlan, Hofdi, Hallgrimskirkja and the brand new concert and poera house Harpa

Clacier Adventure

Including driving in a Monster truck, Snowmobile, Hiking on a real glacier.