History museum
Hafnarfjordur Museum
19 locals recommend,
Location
6 Vesturgata
Hafnarfjörður, Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður
Tips from locals
We recommend you go and take a look at the museum in our back yard. It is free of charge and tells you a lot about our small fishing village.
Three exhibits run concurrently at this tastefully restored, charming blue building that was formerly used as a warehouse. On display are two permanent exhibitions, one on the history of Hafnarfjörður and the other featuring classic toys and children's goods. A third, temporary exhibition on various themes rotates throughout the year.
The local history museum, Byggðasafn Hafnarfjarðar, is located just down the street. All you need to know about the town's rich history. Hafnarfjörður is mentioned in German documents as a trading place as early as 1391 and was an official member of the Hanseatic League. Open in the weekends, free admission.