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 […]
At this time of year, it is important to remind residents of a few points worth considering regarding trees on boundary lines, garden waste, and the construction of retaining walls. Considering vegetation at the boundary of a property – the duties of landowners. Vegetation that grows beyond the boundary of a property can be obstructive and even dangerous for pedestrians, cyclists or motorists and […]
Húsið in Hafnarfjörður's passenger bicycle dream becomes a reality. Recently, the dream of the staff and service users of Húsið in Hafnarfjörður to own a passenger bicycle was realised. The House acquired the bikes through government recovery measures intended to promote social participation for people with mental health conditions and disabilities during the Covid pandemic. In discussions between staff and service users at the House, it was decided to use the grant […]
Ramp no. 41 laid in Hafnarfjörður today – at least two ramps a day. The Ramp Up Iceland project began ramping up Hafnarfjörður today. In the first phase, 28 locations in the centre of Hafnarfjörður have been marked, and project officials expect to lay ramp no. 50 in the heart of Hafnarfjörður […]
Maintenance works at Hafnarfjörður's swimming pools, summer 2022. On Monday, 27 June, maintenance works will begin at the Suðurbæjarlaug and Ásvallalaug, which will affect the pools' opening hours. Due to this, opening hours at the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool will be increased and it will be open at weekends while the work is underway. Suðurbæjarlaug – the pool will close completely due to extensive maintenance and new construction work. The plan is to open the pool in phases […]
Implementation of the new arrangement will begin in spring 2023 – a response to a call from residents. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður and Terra ehf have entered into an agreement on waste collection from households in Hafnarfjörður from spring 2023 until 2031, and from the municipality's institutions until 2026. The council's waste collection was recently put out to tender, and Terra ehf was the successful bidder. The terms of the waste collection tender have […]
Nearly 400 children and young people took part this year. The dorgveiðikeppni summer course competition in Hafnarfjörður at Flensborg Harbour has, over the years, become a competition that no one aged 6-12 wants to miss. Nearly 400 children and young people took part in this year's dorgveiðikeppnin, and it's safe to say that the level of excitement was high, anticipation was great and […]
Sóltún Health Centre opens on 1 September – a new development in elderly care services. The National Health Insurance Fund of Iceland (NHI) and Sóltún Elderly Care Services Ltd. have entered into an agreement providing for a new type of specialised service for the elderly. The service will be provided in the refurbished premises of the former Sólvang in Hafnarfjörður. There will be space for 39 individuals who are expected to stay there […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is seeking nominations from residents and interested parties for awards for beautiful and well-maintained gardens, beautiful trees, streets and open spaces, or institutional grounds in Hafnarfjörður. The selection for the awards is based in part on submissions, and residents, visitors, staff of businesses and institutions in Hafnarfjörður, and other interested parties are encouraged to nominate the person who […]
The annual fishing competition at Flensburg Harbour will be held next Wednesday from 13:30 to 15:00. The competition is open to all children aged six to twelve. Oddest fish, biggest fish and most fish. On Wednesday 22 June, the annual bait fishing competition is scheduled to be held at Flensburg Pier for Hafnarfjörður children aged six to twelve, born in 2010–2015. The competition starts at […]
