hotel hafnarfjordur is located in hafnarfjordur, reykjavik's capital area. hafnarfjordur is iceland´s third biggest community. it takes its name (meaning harbour-fjord) from the area´s excellent natural harbour. the town has its own culture and entertainment, hosts annual viking festivals, bright days festival and the christmas village. built on lava fields, the town is famous for it's hidden elves and mystical beings, thought to inhabit the unique cliffs and rock formations. guided tours frequent in these areas to prove the myth right or wrong. hotel hafnarfjordur is located in a business area but very close by is a swimming pool, golf course and the harbour. you can also go horseback riding and, of course, visit the elves public transportaion to the city centre is within walking distance, and in summer 2007 the fly bus will stop there as well. airport: 40 km reykjavik city centre: 9 km

housed in the same building as the west nordic culture house, the unique viking hotel offers both a rich cultural experience and the opportunity to explore the spectacular icelandic landscape. the 42 well furnished and luxurious rooms are decorated in viking and west rodic themes that originate from island, greenland and the faroe islands. remember to try the hot tub and sauna. fjörugarðurinn, the viking restaurant, is a place to enjoy a traditional viking feast with meals served in old fashioned viking style trays. viking hotel is nestled in the impressive icelandic countryside in a pleasant little town known as hafnarfjordur just 20 minutes from reykjavik. offering spectacular views of the sea and the harbour of hafnarjfordur the viking is within walking distance of a variety of museums, art galleries and parks. complimentary wireless internet and parking are also available.