Befriending Elves in Hafnarfjörður

Looking for the Hidden Folk

Hafnarfjördur is so close to Reykjavik that I accessed it on the public buses.  It is the third most populous city in Iceland, but is more well-known for its population of Hidden Folk than humans.  For centuries, this city has fostered legends of elves, dwarves, and other magical beings.

Perhaps some elvin magic caught on camera?

These hidden folk are said to dwell at Hellisgeðri Park and during a walk through the garden, it is easy to believe in elvin magic.

Do you think I could pass as an elf?

Despite my best efforts to befriend the elves, I must not have second sight, because I didn't see any!  I did, however, see a lot of the beautiful harbour.  

The walk along the harbour

Another worthwhile stop was the lovely cafe Norðurbakki.  We went for lunch and enjoyed it so much, we decided to go back a second time.  At this point, I had only been on insulin for about a week and a half so my glucose levels were still quite high. Considering that and my vegetarian diet, the lady working kindly offered to specially make me a salad!  The cafe also had a lot of books and adorable decorations!

I was very appreciative of the cafe catering to my diabetic/vegetarian self

Just a half hour outside of Reykjavik, Hafnarfjörður offers a great retreat if you want a break from the city (or all the tourists!)