Hafnarfjördur is a port town and municipality located on the southwest coast of Iceland, about 10 km (6 mi) south of Reykjavík.
It is the third-most populous city in Iceland, after Reykjavík and Kópavogur. As the third largest city, Hafnarfjördur has established local industry and a variety of urban activities, with annual festival events.
The town is the site of an annual Viking festival, where Viking culture enthusiasts from around the world display reconstructions of Viking garb, handicraft, sword-fighting, etc.
Tourists with a New Age mindset enjoy a guided tour of the habitats of elves and other hidden people in the town area.
Hafnarfjördur is now arguably considered to be the rock n' roll capital of Iceland (a title that once belonged to Keflavík). Popular Icelandic bands such as Botnledja, Jet Black Joe, HAM, Kátir Piltar, Panther's Punch, Pollapönk, Sign, Úlpa, Vicky, Lada Sport and Jakobínarína all trace their origins to the town of Hafnarfjördur.
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