Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Day trips, hot springs and the northern lights — all within easy reach.
Ask us at reception and we will help you book.
Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss in one loop — the classic first day in Iceland.
Milky-blue geothermal water in a lava field, 37 km from the hostel.
Late August to mid-April, on clear dark nights — and you can start on foot.
Waterfalls you can walk behind, a glacier tongue, and Reynisfjara.
Minke whales, humpbacks, dolphins and puffins in Faxaflói bay.
A free half-day walk from our front door: harbour, lava park, museum, pool.
Everything you need is around the corner.
Flybus stop (Fjörukráin)
Airport shuttle to and from Keflavík International Airport.
5 min walk
Keflavík International Airport
About 40–50 minutes by Flybus or car.
Hafnarborg Centre of Culture and Fine Art
Contemporary art exhibitions and concerts in the middle of town.
4 min walk
A lava-field garden park — small, strange and lovely. Look for the elf houses.
7 min walk
Local history in a cluster of restored timber houses by the harbour.
7 min walk
Geothermal outdoor pool with hot tubs — the local ritual, year round.
10 min walk
A quiet lake ringed by woodland — good for a walk and for aurora watching.
Iceland's famous geothermal spa — book your time slot well in advance.
Nature museum with an ice cave, a planetarium and a 360° viewing deck.
Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir
Icelandic modern art, including Jóhannes Kjarval's landscapes.
Reykjavík's landmark church — take the lift up the tower for the view.
Sun Voyager (Sólfar)
The steel ship sculpture on the Reykjavík waterfront.
Reykjavík Old Harbour
Whale-watching departures, seafood restaurants and the maritime museum.
Imagine Peace Tower
Yoko Ono's light column on Viðey island, lit each autumn and winter.
Iceland is a different country in summer and winter. Here is roughly what to expect.
Dec – Feb
Long dark nights, 4–5 hours of daylight, best aurora odds. Pack layers and traction for icy pavements.
Mar – May
Fewer crowds, lower prices, and still a decent chance of aurora in March. Weather is changeable.
Jun – Aug
Near-24-hour daylight, all highland roads open, warmest weather. Book well ahead — this is peak season.
Sep – Nov
Aurora returns from late August, moss turns red and gold, and the country empties out again.