For Iceland Elves in Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjordur is considered one of the regions with the most mystical individuals in Iceland. The town has a coordinated concealed universe visit which we missed, sadly, because it is accessible for just two weeks before.
If we had been more coordinated, we would have taken this Icelandic folklore and concealed society walk.
The Elf Garden Iceland
The Elf Garden is set in a magma scene in Hellisgerdi Park. It is a little park set among private homes in Hafnarfjordur. The recreation centre, itself, isn’t large however very much arranged that makes it greater.
The Elf Garden has a centre for Icelandic Elves and Huldufolk (Hidden People of Iceland) which was closed when we visited. Clearly, this Elf Garden has got extraordinary Elf Tea which tragically we additionally passed up.
We likewise didn’t perceive any concealed individuals or mythical people from Icelandic legends during our stroll around Hellisgardi Park. It disappointed our children. Those Iceland mythical beings are precarious people!
Despite our guilt of not seeing any sightings of mysterious individuals and passing up the Elf Walk/focus, we had an excellent stroll in Hellisgardi Park that felt mystical. The children had a ton of fun ascending and down slopes. They were peering into hole looking for elf houses in Iceland.
We didn’t see even one elf house quit worrying about an elf village in Iceland. Indeed, even the Elf Cathedral was vacant in any case, to be reasonable, we weren’t visiting on a Sunday.
Hellisgerdi Park in Hafnarfjörður Iceland
With no Icelandic mythical people sightings at the Elf Garden, we investigated the delightful and quiet Hellisgerdi Park in Hafnarfjörður. As should be obvious, this magma stone park merits visiting for its blend of man-made and natural magnificence.
For What Reason Did Icelandic Folklore Produce Huldufolk?
Iceland and mythical people appear to have a confounded relationship. Over 80% of Icelanders overviewed by a University of Iceland study in 2007 would not reject that mythical being and shrouded individuals exist. Then again, the greater part of these individuals was not ready to state that these legends of old stories certainly existed. Individuals in Iceland appear as though they were supporting their wagers on Icelandic fantasies!
If you viewed the 2020 Netflix film with Will Ferrell, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. It sets in Iceland you would’ve seen that mythical people have a significant impact on the plot advancement
For what reason did Icelandic individuals even put stock in the existences of mythical beings and shrouded individuals?
Generally, life in Iceland was fierce and loaded with difficulty. Maybe the huldufolk of Iceland had a vastly improved life which aided fill a functioning dream life.
Individuals were exceptionally secluded in their country surroundings. It is possibly the inclination that they were in good company with that dynamic spring of gushing lava in their back yard that gave them comfort. All things considered, the Icelandic winters are long, dull and cold.
Things being what they are, the reason still the interest in Huldufolk in Iceland?
Frankly, the request really isn’t the explanation. Legendary individuals and huldufolk in Iceland is a piece of the country’s arrangement of encounters and inheritance. There’s nothing wrong with being useful and inventive all the while!
Today, the covered people of Iceland epitomize a wistfulness for the old ways. In light of everything, as demonstrated by Icelandic old stories, the huldufolk of Iceland were basically farmers and fisher just like normal people
The confidence in Iceland mythical beings and invisible individuals affects intellect too. For instance, once in a while streets in Iceland are rerouted so they can dodge certain particular zones. Bunches of individuals likewise have a little wooden elf house in their garden on the off chance that any huldufok stop by. We really didn’t meet any individuals however who had any affirmed Icelandic mythical people sightings!
Viking Village Iceland
The Elf Garden in Iceland is a short drive from the guest’s middle in Hafnarfjörður, Viking Village. Our children had been spellbound at the Dublin Viking museum, Dublinia. However, Viking Village is presumably a misnomer. It’s more a hotel and café complex with a yard component (some chicken coops). If you might want even more of a learning experience, the Viking Museum close to Keflavik Airport is a marvellous involvement of children.
You can pick among feasting choices at Viking Village Iceland:
- Valhalla is an eatery open for supper set in a changed over the house.
- Fjörugarðurinn is the Viking eatery that is likewise open for supper and has live amusement. It includes that sturdy of Viking life, a decent capturing.
- The Thora Buffet is your one-stop buffet stop for every one. It has all of those charming Icelandic nourishments you may have found out about. It has matured offer, cured whale fat, and sheep liver wiener. It’s just open for a few months over the colder time of year.
You can decide to remain close to Viking Village in either the rich Hotel Viking or one of the cottages. The lodging has 43 rooms outfitted in Viking style (obviously!). The cabins are smart enough. Therefore, if you are going to Iceland with children since they can oblige up to 5 individuals.
Since 1995, Hafnarfjörður has been the spot to be each June when there’s a Viking Festival in Iceland. Held more than a few days, the Viking Festival arranged with a Viking re-authorization gathering. There are Viking battles, sports, arrow-based weaponry, and narrating.
Feeling to a greater extent a Fisherman than a Viking? You can likewise visit Fisherman’s Village (Hlid) which additionally has an eatery and housing at Guesthouse Hlid. At Guesthouse Hild you can likewise have an additional bed if you are going with youngsters. There’s the standard Icelandic charge at the eatery yet, also, Thai food.
