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Since 1988, Hafnarborg has served Hafnarfjörður as a centre for art and culture, building a rich, public collection and inviting dialogue between artists and audiences of all ages.
From medieval trading hub to modern municipality, Hafnarfjörður stands on ancient lava fields and old legends, just south of Reykjavík.
From its origins beneath Ice Age glaciers to its role in local legend, Helgafell stands as a geological and historical landmark close to the capital and beloved by many hikers today.
A piano teacher who claimed to see elves, Erla Stefánsdóttir became well known for her illustrated maps, commentary, and books on Icelandic huldufólk and spirits.
Imported from Scotland in 1905, Coot became the first Icelandic steam trawler and set the stage for modern trawling before its career ended with a dramatic wreck in 1908.
Developed by Margrét Pála Ólafsdóttir in 1989, the Hjalli model has sparked debate and innovation in Icelandic early education by separating pupils by gender for part of the school day.
