Join the Hafnarfjörður Scavenger Hunt

Hundreds have already started and even completed the Hafnarfjörður Scavenger Hunt this summer. A total of 27 markers have been placed all around the uplands of Hafnarfjörður and, in some cases, even into neighboring municipalities.

Something New Every Month for the Mayor

Hundreds have already started and even completed the Hafnarfjörður Scavenger Hunt this summer. Some are already on round number two and have brought others along with them. That’s how the Hafnarfjörður Scavenger Hunt works not just fun but also very contagious. The scavenger hunt runs from June to September each year.

“We, as a couple, are participating for the first time this year. The goal is to find all 27 markers and enjoy discovering new gems. We’re deliberately focusing on improving our health and that’s only natural in the health town of Hafnarfjörður, where natural treasures and adventures are at every turn,” says Valdimar Víðisson, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður. The couple has for years tried something new every month, and the scavenger hunt was their new experience for July. “Guðni Gíslason, who is the mastermind behind this fantastic scavenger hunt, challenged me to take part and I accept the challenge with a smile.”

Searching for 27 markers with a scavenger hunt map

27 markers have been placed all around the uplands of Hafnarfjörður and, in some cases, into neighboring municipalities. The scavenger hunt has a long history and has helped increase and strengthen outdoor activity, interest, and knowledge among Hafnarfjörður residents and friends of the town about the upland area. People have discovered new and interesting places, relics, traces of human settlement, and geological formations. The Hafnarfjörður Scavenger Hunt is a collaborative project between Hönnunarhúsið ehf. and the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður.

Participants search for the markers using a free and high-quality scavenger hunt map and mark down solution words. Everyone who submits their answers is entered into a prize draw for the titles Léttfeti, Göngugarpur, and Þrautakóngur, who receive great prizes when the game ends. Everyone who finds at least 9 markers is encouraged to submit their answers no later than September 23. The scavenger hunt’s harvest festival is held annually at the end of September and is always packed.