This summer, there has been a great deal of work renovating open playgrounds and football pitches in the town, to get them into their best condition. These include the play and football pitches at Drekavelli, Túnhvamm and Lyngbarð, as can be seen in the pictures accompanying this news story. We also encourage residents to submit […]
Hrafnhildur Emma Björnsdóttir, “HREMMA”, is a Hafnarfjörður-based artist and writer. This summer, Hremma is working on writing and illustrating the Christmas calendar 'Katla and Leó Save Christmas' and adapting it into a book. The concept has evolved a great deal since its inception; what was first intended as television content became a book, then a comic book, and now, once again, a book. […]
Verkherinn is an employment programme for young people with disabilities aged 16-20 and is located in Húsinu, Suðurgata 14. One of the many projects for Verkhérinn this summer is to promote the health town of Hafnarfjörður and show it from the perspective of young people in Hafnarfjörður. A special media group within Verkhérinn is handling this promotion, and a special account has been opened on Instagram […]
In the summer of 2021, the City of Hafnarfjörður, in collaboration with the town's youth centre, Hamarinn, decided to revive the “Creative Summer Jobs” project, which had been run in the summer of 2017. Individuals and groups aged 18-20 were then invited to come forward with ideas for creative projects in Hafnarfjörður. Selected groups were given the opportunity to work on various creative projects across different art forms which […]
It's not just about the projects, but also about socialising and building friendships. The Hafnarfjörður Summer Job Scheme offers young people in Hafnarfjörður, aged 14-17, a fun and educational summer job. The Work School is intended as young people's first workplace, where they learn what it is like to be part of the labour market in a safe working environment. The Work School is not just about the projects […]
This summer, play schemes are being run at the Hlíðarberg nursery at Hlíðarberg 1 and the Hamravellir nursery at Hamravellir 1. The play schemes will be open from 9 am–12 pm and 1 pm–4 pm every weekday (closed at lunchtime) from 18 July – 29 July. The playgrounds are for children aged 2–6 (born 2016-2020). Two types of passes are available: a 5-visit pass […]
From 14 August, Route 1 will serve the Skarðshlíðar neighbourhood in Hafnarfjörður. Instead of entering via Klukkuvellir, Route 1 will run along Hnappavellir and Ásvallabraut. Two new stops, Hamranes and Skarðshlíð, will open on Ásvallabraut. Further information at: Strætó (straeto.is)
Financial contribution to enhance effectiveness, the well-being and social skills of children in a vulnerable position this summer The Minister for Education and Children decided this spring to provide financial support to those local authorities planning to expand their leisure activities for children and young people in a vulnerable position this summer due to the effects of the pandemic. Hafnarfjörður was allocated the equivalent of 11.7 million krónur and the sum will be used to […]
The 'Anna invites you' project was initiated by the Sunna Zonta Club in Hafnarfjörður. The Sunna Zonta Club wanted to contribute funding to a project aimed at empowering women of foreign origin. The 'Anna invites you' project was created, which organises a variety of monthly events and get-togethers from September to May. Participation and the programme […]
A popular destination for the whole family, the Rampum upp Ísland project has arrived in Hafnarfjörður, and on average, two ramps have been installed each day in the heart of the town over the past few days. Ramp number 50 was installed at the Vesturbær Ice Cream Parlour on Fjarðargata in Hafnarfjörður today, and it was deemed appropriate to get a representative of the younger generation to […]
