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哈夫纳博格——哈夫纳菲约尔杜尔艺术中心
About 哈夫纳博格——哈夫纳菲约尔杜尔艺术中心
哈夫纳博格是冰岛第三大城市哈夫纳菲约尔杜尔的主要文化中心和艺术博物馆，该市以'精灵之城'而著称。典雅的新古典主义建筑收藏冰岛艺术永久藏品并举办重要临时展览。建筑最初由商人斯韦里尔·古纳尔松作为私宅建造，1983年捐赠给城市。中心还举办音乐会、讲座和文化活动。
History & Background
Hafnarfjörður is one of Iceland's oldest trading ports, with commerce recorded from the 14th century. The town was the main import-export hub for Iceland in the 15th–16th centuries, when English and German merchants dominated Icelandic trade. The lava field Hellisgerði in the town centre is regarded by local tradition as home to a large community of elves — a belief so strong that the municipality employs an 'elf specialist' for infrastructure projects.
Did You Know?
- Third largest city in Iceland, population c. 30,000
- Famous as 'the elf town' of Iceland
- Hafnarborg building donated by merchant Sverrir Gunnarsson 1983
- Active programme of exhibitions and concerts
- Annual Viking Festival in June is the largest in the world
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Why Visit
Hafnarborg is the main cultural centre and art museum of Hafnarfjörður, the third-largest city in Iceland and famous as 'the town of elves'.
Did You Know?
The municipality of Hafnarfjörður publishes an official 'elf map' showing the locations of known elf settlements in the lava field — it is available at the tourist office and is entirely serious.
The Elf Town's Unlikely Museum
In the most folklore-rich town in Iceland, where city planners literally reroute roads around elf rocks, Hafnarborg provides art, music and culture to the community that lives between the visible and the invisible world.
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Hidden Gems Nearby
Hellisgerði Elf Park
The lava field park Hellisgerði in the centre of town is where most of the elf activity is supposedly concentrated — walk through the twisted lava with the map and it becomes surprisingly easy to see why people believe this.
The Harbour Front Sculpture Walk
Hafnarborg manages an outdoor sculpture programme along the harbour front — there are over a dozen significant works along the short harbour walk, almost all of them unknown to tourists.
Practical Information
Best Time
June for Viking Festival atmosphere
Duration
1 hour
Access
Strandgata 34, Hafnarfjörður — 15 km south of Reykjavík
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hafnarfjörður from Reykjavík?
About 15 km south — roughly 15 minutes by car or 45 minutes by bus.
Is there really an elf map?
Yes — the Hafnarfjörður tourist office distributes a serious map showing the reputed locations of elf settlements in the Hellisgerði lava field.
