Welcome
to Hafnarfjörður
A diverse community where nature, history and daily life meet.
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Inhabitants
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Services
Foundation year
Welcome home!
A new home, a new neighbourhood, new streets and new faces. We know it can take time to settle in and we want to make the first steps easier. This is a community of people who strive to create an environment where everyone feels at home. – whether you're newly moved, coming home or starting a new adventure.
On this page, you will find useful information to help you settle in, get to know the service and make the most of the best the town has to offer, all in one place.
Whether you're looking for a nursery, outdoor areas, a library, leisure activities, or simply want to know where the customer service is, this is the right place to start.
We look forward to living and enjoying life with you!
Customer service
Hafnarfjörður's Customer Service is the first point of contact for all enquiries about the town's services. We can help you with information about schools, sports, culture, welfare and everything to do with life in the town. You can visit us, call 585-5500 or send an email. We are here to help.
6 Strandgata
Monday - Thursday
08:00 -16:00
Friday
08:00 -16:00
Welfare
In Hafnarfjörður, we emphasise a community where everyone feels supported and safe. The town provides a wide range of social services for children, families, disabled people and the elderly, and constantly works to ensure that the services are local, accessible and meet the needs of a diverse community.
School and leisure time
In Hafnarfjörður, children live in a safe and vibrant environment in which to play, learn and grow. The school and leisure activities are diverse and are based on equality, well-being, creativity and responsible participation. The town emphasises offering everyone the opportunity to find their interests and use their free time in a constructive way.
Sports and outdoor activities
In Hafnarfjörður, nature and opportunities for exercise are close at hand. The town boasts a wide variety of sports clubs, swimming pools, playgrounds and walking trails. Here, it's easy to find a way to get active, be outdoors and enjoy the local surroundings. Whether you want to run, walk, swim, kick, climb or just take a stroll with a cup of coffee.
Culture and the Arts
Hafnarfjörður is a vibrant cultural town where the arts and creative work flourish. The town has a diverse cultural programme all year round, and cultural institutions provide a space for art, literacy and history. Annual events shape the town and make culture a part of daily life, where residents can enjoy, discover and participate.
Children's Prosperity
This is an environment that supports the healthy development, safety and happiness of the children. Leisure activities, schools and family services work together to ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn and enjoy themselves. We believe that when children flourish, the community flourishes with them.
