There will be a half-term holiday in primary schools and the Hafnarfjörður Music School on Thursday, 23 February and FriTuesday, 24 February. To mark the occasion, HThe city of Hafnarfjörður invites children and their families to take part in a fun programme during the winter holidays and to find great ideas for fun and varied activities for the whole family throughout Hafnarfjörður on the city's website. Among other things, there is free swimming for children and adults for these two days at Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug and Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. 

Thursday, 23 February 

  • FREE Swimming from 6:30-22 at Ásvallalaug and Suðurbæjarlaug, and at the Sundhöll until 21:00. 
  • A treasure hunt for the children and interesting exhibitions at Hafnarfjörður Museum of Local History. Open 11 am - 3 pm 
  • Sculpture workshop at Hafnarborg 13:00–15:00. Participants will work with plaster to create sculptures in the style of the artist Sóley Eiríksdóttir, whose work is currently on display in the museum. Sóley herself created her larger sculptures by covering a framework with concrete, but that is where the plaster comes in this time. The workshop will be led by Unnur Mjöll S. Leifsdóttir, an artist and specialist at the Hafnarborg office.
  • VR playback in Hafnarfjörður Library at 3 o'clock. 
  • Hafnarfjörður Ski Club Open house from 10:00-14:00 at Flatahrauni 14. Free entry and free to borrow equipment. Open to everyone (roller skates, scooters and BMX).
  • Open sessions with Hafnarfjörður School of the Arts. Dance fun at 10 am, 11 am and 12:15 pm and silk at 12:10 pm, 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm. Maximum number of participants per class and Registration required. 

In Hafnarfjörður, there are many opportunities to lift your spirits with outdoor activities and exercise. On the City of Hafnarfjörður's website, you can find Lots of ideas for interesting places to visit, Playgrounds and sports pitches are widespread and Numerous walking and cycling routes lie around Hafnarfjörður. 

The health town of Hafnarfjörður wishes its residents and friends a happy winter holiday! 

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