{"id":14322,"date":"2020-06-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/ratleikur-hafnarfjardar-2020-er-farinn-af-stad\/"},"modified":"2022-10-25T09:03:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T09:03:06","slug":"the-2020-hafnarfjordur-treasure-hunt-is-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/en\/ratleikur-hafnarfjardar-2020-er-farinn-af-stad\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2020 Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Scavenger Hunt has started!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Treasure Hunt<\/a> , an adventure game for everyone, young and old, has now started for the 23rd time and will run until September. The first scavenger hunt maps were presented to the President of Iceland, Mr Gu\u00f0ni Th. J\u00f3hannesson, and the Mayor, R\u00f3sa Gu\u00f0bjartsd\u00f3ttir, last Friday as a symbol that the game had begun. The aim of the game is to encourage outdoor activities and nature observation in the diverse countryside of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and its surroundings, while also drawing attention to the many hidden gems in our local area.<\/p>\n

\"CalculationGu\u00f0ni G\u00edslason, the organiser of the scavenger hunt, presented the first maps in Hafr\u00f3's new premises to the President of Iceland, Mr Gu\u00f0ni Th. J\u00f3hannesson, and the Mayor, R\u00f3sa Gu\u00f0bjartsd\u00f3ttir, last Friday.<\/sup><\/p>\n

Free orienteering map<\/h4>\n

Those who want to take part in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Treasure Hunt<\/strong><\/a> You can get a free orienteering map, which is available from, for example, the library, N1 petrol stations, Fjar\u00f0arkaup, the town hall and elsewhere. The map features 27 marked locations, and the game is divided into three difficulty levels: Lightfoot, Hiking Hero and Puzzle King. However, it is entirely up to the individual how they choose to play.<\/p>\n

Participants are encouraged to register for Facebook group of the game<\/strong><\/a>, and post photos and accounts of the participation. Using the map as their weapon, participants search for scavenger hunt markers, which contain solution words that they record on their scavenger hunt map. For this reason, it is important that these solution words are never visible in shared photos.<\/p>\n

27 signs, far and wide across the townscape and beyond<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n

\"Treasure<\/p>\n

Sheep's Hill Shelter<\/sup><\/p>\n

The markers are spread far and wide across the town, and this year we've also ventured into Gar\u00f0ab\u00e6r and even K\u00f3pavogur! They are at locations with a story to tell, which you can read about on the scavenger hunt map. However, the geocache sites are not the main thing; it's the journey to them that counts, so it's important to allow yourself plenty of time and discover what is hidden in our surroundings.<\/p>\n

\"TreasureFox trap at H\u00fasfell<\/sup><\/p>\n

Anyone who finds at least 9 signs can submit their solutions this autumn and compete to become a Lightfoot, a Walking Warrior or a Trail King. In addition, there are prize draws for those who have submitted their solutions and attend the harvest festival, which will be held in October.<\/p>\n

\"Treasure<\/p>\n

M\u00f3\u00f0hola is a fun landform in our local area.<\/sup><\/p>\n

H\u00f6nnunarh\u00fasi\u00f0 ehf. is publishing the game in collaboration with the City of Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, and it is the scout and editor Gu\u00f0ni G\u00edslason who is laying out the game for the 13th time. \u00d3mar Sm\u00e1ri \u00c1rmannsson, a guide, archaeologist and former assistant chief of police, has assisted with the selection of the scavenger hunt locations and has compiled a collection of interesting facts. \u00d3mar Sm\u00e1ri runs the information website Ferlir.is, which contains a vast amount of information about the nature and settlement history of the Reykjanes Peninsula and beyond.<\/p>\n

Good sponsors<\/h4>\n

The main sponsor of this year's game is the Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur-based company Terra, and numerous companies have supported the game in various ways. This year, 66\u00b0Nor\u00f0ur is providing the main prizes in each category, while other companies providing prizes include Origo, Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Swimming Pools, Altis, Von Math\u00fas, Fj\u00f6rukr\u00e1in, Burger-inn, M\u00fas\u00edk og Sport, Ban K\u00fann, Rif, Tilveran, Gr\u00f3\u00f0rarst\u00f6\u00f0in \u00de\u00f6ll and Fjar\u00f0arfr\u00e9ttir. Other companies sponsoring the game are Fjar\u00f0arkaup, Penninn\/Eymundsson, Landsnet and HS Veitur.<\/p>\n

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See the original news story on the Fjar\u00f0arfr\u00e9tta website, published on 7 June. <\/a><\/p>\n


Further information about the game can be found in the following places:<\/p>\n

The British<\/p>\n