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Exhibitions

The Lotta Theatre Group – Colourland in Hellisgerði

A Land of Colour in Hellisgerði and you're invited! Two performances will be held in Hellisgerði, on Sunday, 21st June at 1 pm and…

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News and announcements

Child-friendly municipality - News

Four stood out for their innovation in primary schools

Four pupils from Víðistaðaskóli were among the winners in the primary school innovation competition at the beginning of this summer. Their ideas stood out from more than 500…

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Projects - Notices

Drilling and resurfacing on the Reykjanesbraut

Due to roadworks (grinding and tarmacking), the following areas on/off the Reykjanesbraut will be closed from 21st June to 22nd June.

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News

Gunnhildur Sigurðardóttir, the 2026 Miss Iceland

Gunnhildur Sigurðardóttir is the 2026 Miss Hafnarfjörður. She delivered the Dedication Poem on the Town Hall stage today, on our national day.

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News

Let's give the cars a break from the town centre – The Heart of Hafnarfjörður is about to begin

The music festival Heart of Hafnarfjörður begins on 25 June. The car parks behind the Town Hall and at the Bæjarbíó will be largely reserved for the festival. Elsewhere…

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News

The programme in our town on 17 June

A parade, a Viking festival, a traditional costume gathering and a multicultural food festival will be among the events in Hafnarfjörður on Iceland's National Day. Then there will be a music festival from dinnertime until…

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News

The 29th Viking Festival – Starts tomorrow

The Vikings are setting up their camp in record time today for a 6-day festival which begins in Víðistaðatún tomorrow…

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Projects - Notices

Drilling and resurfacing on the Reykjanesbraut

Due to roadworks (grinding and tarmacking), the following areas on/off the Reykjanesbraut will be closed from 21st June to 22nd June.

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Projects - Notices

Drilling and resurfacing on the Reykjanesbraut

Due to roadworks (crushing and tarmacking), the Reykjanesbraut will be partially closed at Marel and Kaplakriki, from 19:00 on 14 June until 07:00 on 15 June.

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Announcements

Road closures for the 17th of June celebrations and parade

Due to the parade and 17th June celebrations, there will be temporary vehicle traffic closures and/or traffic management in and around the town centre…

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Projects - Notices

Paving – Fjarðarhraun

Due to roadworks (resurfacing), Fjarðarhrauni will be closed between the Hafnarfjarðarvegur and the Reykjanesbraut, from 19:00 on 10 June until 06:00 on 11 June. A diversion will be in place via…

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Projects - Notices

Roadworks – Fjarðarhraun

Due to roadworks, Fjarðarhraun will be closed between the Hafnarfjarðarvegur and the Reykjanesbraut heading south, from 3 June at 19:00 to 4 June at 03:00. A diversion will be in place…

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Projects - Notices

Hot water supply works – Lækjargata

Due to works on the expansion of Veitur's hot water mains in Hafnarfjörður (from Lækjarskóli to Lækjargata), traffic disruption is to be expected in the near future…

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Child-friendly municipality - News

Four stood out for their innovation in primary schools

Four pupils from Víðistaðaskóli were among the winners in the primary school innovation competition at the beginning of this summer. Their ideas stood out from more than 500…

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News

Gunnhildur Sigurðardóttir, the 2026 Miss Iceland

Gunnhildur Sigurðardóttir is the 2026 Miss Hafnarfjörður. She delivered the Dedication Poem on the Town Hall stage today, on our national day.

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News

Let's give the cars a break from the town centre – The Heart of Hafnarfjörður is about to begin

The music festival Heart of Hafnarfjörður begins on 25 June. The car parks behind the Town Hall and at the Bæjarbíó will be largely reserved for the festival. Elsewhere…

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News

The programme in our town on 17 June

A parade, a Viking festival, a traditional costume gathering and a multicultural food festival will be among the events in Hafnarfjörður on Iceland's National Day. Then there will be a music festival from dinnertime until…

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News

The 29th Viking Festival – Starts tomorrow

The Vikings are setting up their camp in record time today for a 6-day festival which begins in Víðistaðatún tomorrow…

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News

„Now it's abstract“ — A new exhibition of Sveinn's works

The twelfth exhibition of Sveinn Björnsson's works will be opened at his museum in Krýsuvík on Sunday. Sveinn died in 1997 and…

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Change to the detailed plan for Suðurhöfn concerning Hvaleyrarbraut 32

Information for the consultation can be accessed via the Planning Authority's planning portal. Comments and/or suggestions should be submitted electronically through the portal.

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Change to the detailed plan for Hafnarfjörður town centre concerning Víkingastræti 1h, new plot

Information for the consultation can be accessed via the Planning Authority's planning portal. Comments and/or suggestions should be submitted electronically through the portal.

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Detailed Plan – Vatnshlíð Quality of Life Hub

Information for the consultation can be accessed via the Planning Authority's planning portal. Comments and/or suggestions should be submitted electronically through the portal.

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Layout in presentation

Change to the Hólshraun detailed plan: industrial and service plots for Hólshraun 5

Information for the consultation can be accessed via the Planning Authority's planning portal. Comments and/or suggestions should be submitted electronically through the portal.

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Amendment to the detailed plan for Ásland Phase 3, concerning Hlíðarás 20

Information for the consultation can be accessed via the Planning Authority's planning portal. Comments and/or suggestions should be submitted electronically through the portal.

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Smyrlahraun residential complex – public tender

Public Tender – Smyrlahraun Residential Complex, City of Hafnarfjörður invites tenders for the design and construction of a residential complex for people with disabilities at Smyrlahraun 41A…

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Plot for a semi-detached house at Drangsskarði 12

A unique plot for a two-unit house at Drangsskarði 12 has been put up for sale. A reserve price has been set for the plot,…

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Plot for a mobile home at 54a Hringbraut

A unique plot for a small detached house at 54a Hringbraut is now on the market. A reserve price has been set for the plot, based on…

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Duplex plot at Hvannavellir 4-6 for sale

A unique semi-detached house plot at Hvannavellir 4-6 is now for sale. The plot allows for the construction of a single-storey semi-detached house with…

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Hafnarfjörður is looking for foster parents

Child Protection Services of Hafnarfjörður is looking for a good family who is ready to take in children who need to be accommodated away from home in…

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Events

3 June - 26 Eye
Cultural and health walks

Cultural and Health Walks in Hafnarfjörður 2026

Come out for a walk every Wednesday this summer. Guided town walks will be offered every Wednesday this summer. Most…

  • Timing
    3rd June at 8 p.m. –
    26th August at 17:00
  • Location
    Hafnarfjörður
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13 - 28 June
Port city Festivals

Singing Festival in Hafnarborg 2026 – Programme

The Hafnarborg Song Festival will be held for the tenth time from 13 to 28 June 2026. The festival is dedicated to classical music, poetry, opera and…

  • Location
    Port city
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16 - 21 June
17th June Festivals

Viking Festival in Hafnarfjörður

⚔️ VIKING FESTIVAL AT VÍÐISTAÐATÚN 🕒 11:00–18:00 📍 Víðistaðatún Travel back in time and experience the Viking spirit! At the 29th Viking Festival…

  • Timing
    16th June at 11:00 –
    21st June at 18:00
  • Location
    Widstadatun
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21 June
Exhibitions

The Lotta Theatre Group – Colourland in Hellisgerði

A Land of Colour in Hellisgerði and you're invited! Two performances will be held in Hellisgerði, on Sunday, 21st June at 1 pm and…

  • Timing
    1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Location
    Hellisgerði
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21 June
Courses

A family event with princesses and horses

Princesses and Icelandic Horse Meet & Greets are holding a one-day family event in the capital region on Sunday, 21 June. Children can meet and…

  • Timing
    13:30 – 16:00
  • Location
    Sörlaskeið 44
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24 June
Cultural and health walks

The Trails of the Common Woman – A Cultural Walk

24th June at 8 pm – The Footsteps of the Common Woman. Valgerður Sigurðardóttir leads a walk through the historical trails of the common woman in Hafnarfjörður. The life of,…

  • Timing
    20:00
  • Location
    Siggubær
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27 June
Open house

Hafnarfjörður Car Boot Sale

Car boot sale The car park at Hafnarfjörður Church, 27 June Come and get a bargain or sell your own items! Let's boost the circular economy! Have you got clothes, a chair, a bike or anything…

  • Timing
    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Location
    Hafnarfjörður Church - car park
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29 June - 3 July
Courses

Play and Frolic courses at Hafnarborg this summer

Leik og Sprell will be in Hafnarfjörður this summer! Leik og Sprell is a singing and drama course that travels far and wide…

  • Timing
    29th June at 13:00 –
    3rd July at 16:00
  • Location
    Port city
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1 July
Cultural and health walks

Family walk in Valaból

1 July at 5 pm – Family walk to Valaból. Kolbrún Kristínardóttir will lead a family-friendly walk to Valaból on the land of Helgafell. Valaból is…

  • Timing
    17:00
  • Location
    The car park on Kaldárselsveg
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8 July
Cultural and health walks

Plant-themed walk and sing-along for families

8th July at 5 pm – Plant-Connection and Singing Walk for Families. Búi Bjarmar and Hrefna Lind lead a lively and fun family walk…

  • Timing
    17:00
  • Location
    Port city
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16 - 21 June
17th June Festivals

Viking Festival in Hafnarfjörður

⚔️ VIKING FESTIVAL AT VÍÐISTAÐATÚN 🕒 11:00–18:00 📍 Víðistaðatún Travel back in time and experience the Viking spirit! At the 29th Viking Festival…

  • Timing
    16th June at 11:00 –
    21st June at 18:00
  • Location
    Widstadatun
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21 June
Exhibitions

The Lotta Theatre Group – Colourland in Hellisgerði

A Land of Colour in Hellisgerði and you're invited! Two performances will be held in Hellisgerði, on Sunday, 21st June at 1 pm and…

  • Timing
    1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Location
    Hellisgerði
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