Gardabaer town just south of Reykjavík is located between Kópavogur and Hafnarfjördur. It is situated on land running from a low, uneven coastline to rounded hills and ridges with rough lava tracts, which divide it from Hafnarfjördur.
Gardabaer is largely residential, with some diversified manufacturing industries and shipbuilding. The shoreline is made up of deeply indented fjords, bays and inlets.
Gardabaer has a lot to offer for nature lovers and sport enthusiasts. There are many beautiful hiking trails within the town limits and lake Urridavatn is good for bird watching with some rare species.
There are no less then 3 golf courses in Gardabaer, lakes and ponds for trout fishing plus an excellent swimming pool and sport facilities.
Garðabær Local info