Restaurants in Hafnarfjordur
Reykjavik's charming neighbour, built on ancient lava fields with a Viking heritage and its own dining identity.
- Viking heritage & culture
- Built on ancient lava fields
- Hidden people folklore
- Independent dining scene
Top Restaurants
Fjorukrain - The Viking Village
A Viking-themed restaurant and hotel in Hafnarfjordur where traditional Icelandic feasts are served in a longhouse setting, complete with singing Valkyries.
Vikingakrain
A Viking-themed seafood restaurant on Hafnarfjordur harbour, serving traditional Icelandic dishes and fresh seafood in a longhouse-inspired setting.
Dining in Hafnarfjordur
Hafnarfjordur, often called 'the town in the lava', is technically part of the Greater Reykjavik area but has a distinct identity all its own. Built directly on a rugged lava field, the town is steeped in Viking heritage and local folklore about hidden people living in the rocks. Its food scene is growing independently from the capital, with local restaurants increasingly drawing visitors who want to experience Icelandic dining without the Reykjavik tourist markup.