Pleasant, dependable and smart service

2026 Local Elections – Results

Local council elections were held nationwide on Saturday, 16 May. A total of 6 new councillors will take their seats on the town council. See the results.

Rúna laid to rest – flag at half-mast in Hafnarfjörður

Sigrún Guðjónsdóttir, our first Civic Artist, Rúna, will be laid to rest today, Monday 18th May, from Hafnarfjarðarkirkja. The flag is at half-mast…

16 May 2026

78% Participation in Children's Elections – Results

The primary school pupils in Hafnarfjörður did their bit, familiarised themselves with the issues and voted in the run-up to the local elections. The results are clear.

Öldutúnsskóli Choir celebrates 60 years with a major concert

Over 100 people take to the stage at Harpa when the Öldutúnsskóli choir holds a major concert to celebrate 60 consecutive years in operation…

421 Swan-certified flats in Hafnarfjörður

Most Swan-certified flats are located in Hafnarfjörður, according to figures from the Environmental and Energy Authority. Of 1,050 Swan-certified residential units, 444 are in Hafnarfjörður…

13 May 2026

Hafnarfjörður has the key to the new library

The City of Hafnarfjörður was handed the key this afternoon to the premises housing the city's new library in the Firðir shopping centre. The library's move is underway…

See all

12 May 2026

Draft action plan for noise – comments requested

Hafnarfjörður is presenting residents with a draft action plan against noise, based on the results of noise mapping from 2022, along with noise maps that…

Uncategorised - Announcements

20 April 2026

Town Council Meeting, 22 April

A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 22nd April. The formal meeting will begin at 13:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34.

Projects - Notices

16 April 2026

Roadworks – Hólshraun by Fjarðarhraun

Due to roadworks, Hólshraun at Fjarðarhraun (all junctions) will be closed from 8:00 on Monday, 20th April until 17:00 on Saturday, 9th May.

31 March 2026

Town Council Meeting, 8th April

A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 8th April. The formal meeting will begin at 14:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34.

28 March 2026

Closure of Ásvallalaug swimming pool due to a swimming competition

The Icelandic and Junior Championships in the 50m pool will take place at Ásvallalaug in Hafnarfjörður from 27th to 29th March 2026, in collaboration with the Sports Federation for the Disabled.

25 March 2026

Audio-visual grants 2026

Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for the installation of window insulation kits on houses facing busy roads. Grants are awarded for the renovation of…

Application deadline

28.4.2026 28 April 2026

See all

2026 Local Elections – Results

Local council elections were held nationwide on Saturday, 16 May. A total of 6 new councillors will take their seats on the town council. See the results.

Rúna laid to rest – flag at half-mast in Hafnarfjörður

Sigrún Guðjónsdóttir, our first Civic Artist, Rúna, will be laid to rest today, Monday 18th May, from Hafnarfjarðarkirkja. The flag is at half-mast…

16 May 2026

78% Participation in Children's Elections – Results

The primary school pupils in Hafnarfjörður did their bit, familiarised themselves with the issues and voted in the run-up to the local elections. The results are clear.

Öldutúnsskóli Choir celebrates 60 years with a major concert

Over 100 people take to the stage at Harpa when the Öldutúnsskóli choir holds a major concert to celebrate 60 consecutive years in operation…

421 Swan-certified flats in Hafnarfjörður

Most Swan-certified flats are located in Hafnarfjörður, according to figures from the Environmental and Energy Authority. Of 1,050 Swan-certified residential units, 444 are in Hafnarfjörður…