The Huldufólk of Hafnarfjörður
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The Huldufólk of Hafnarfjörður

Hafnarfjörður is considered Iceland's capital of the Huldufólk, the 'hidden people'. Thousands of Icelanders still believe that elves and fairies inhabit the town's lava formations.

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The Hidden People

Huldufólk — literally 'hidden folk' — are supernatural beings in Icelandic mythology. Not demons or ghosts, but human-like creatures who live in lava rocks, grassy hills and geological formations invisible to ordinary eyes.

Hafnarfjörður: The Elf City

This town near Reykjavík is considered the heartland of Icelandic elfology. Surveys show about 54% of Icelanders don't rule out the existence of Huldufólk. The municipality has even published an official map of elf sites.

How to Visit

Hafnarfjörður offers guided tours of elf locations. The most famous guide is Sibba, who has led visitors for decades.

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Where it takes place

64.0671° N · 21.9404° W

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