Hafnarfjörður Scavenger Hunt 2017
The twentieth Reykjavik Whist Tournament has begun. To mark the occasion, the theme is A selection of the best, Selected locations from other games, as well as an add-on. The aim of the game is to encourage outdoor activities and nature observation in the varied uplands of Hafnarfjörður.
The twentieth Reykjavik Whist Tournament has begun. To mark the occasion, the theme is A selection of the best, selected locations from other games as well as an add-on. Guðni Gíslason is developing the game for the 10th time, but it is Hönnunarhúsið ehf. that is managing the release in collaboration with the City of Hafnarfjörður. The aim of the game is to encourage outdoor activities and nature observation in the diverse uplands of Hafnarfjörður. The game also extends into the neighbouring municipality of Garðabær, as the two municipalities share a long history.
Orienteering in the countryside and in town
The game involves searching for 27 geocaches which have been placed all over the countryside and even in town. To help, participants have a detailed aerial map showing their location, along with information about each site. The caches can be searched for in any order. The game is divided into three categories: 1). Lightfoot, 2). Hiker and 3). Trailblazer, and those who find 9, 18 or all of the markers will become Lightfoot, Hiker or Trailblazer. Winners will be drawn from the submitted entries, with three winners in each category. Additionally, several further prizes will be drawn from all entries, but to be in with a chance of winning, you must attend the harvest festival in the autumn.
The maps can be obtained at the following locations:
- Hafnarfjörður Town Hall – Customer Service
- Hafnarfjörður Library
- Fjarðarkaupum
- South Bay Swimming Pool
- Ásvallalaug
- Ásvellir
- Music and sport
- The Mountain Cabin
- Altis
- The burger
- ...and even further afield!
Enjoy, don't rush
Remember that there is always something more exciting near the orienteering stations, as the aim of the game is to lead participants far and wide across the Hafnarfjörður uplands and enjoy the great outdoors and nature. Participants are encouraged not to forget to enjoy the journey to the markers and to take their time at them and their surroundings. As before, it is not permitted to move the markers or to publish photos of them where the solution words are visible. However, people are encouraged to share how they are getting on and to post photos and their experiences on social media.
Use the hashtag: # Rally 2017