Clean-up Days 2022 – garden waste containers at primary schools on 25 May – 29 May 2022, a clean-up day is taking place in Hafnarfjörður under the slogan 'CLEAN UP HAFNARFJÖRÐUR', during which residents can dispose of garden waste in a container at all primary schools in the borough. The containers will be at the schools from 5 p.m. on Wednesday, 25 May until the end of the day on Sunday, 29 May. […]
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Cultural and event grants in the wake of Covid
Application deadline extended to 6 May 2022. The Town Council is advertising special event and cultural grants, made available following Covid-19. The application deadline is 6 May, and the grants will be allocated by the Town Council. Applicants must have a connection to Hafnarfjörður in some way. For example, through permanent residence of the individuals, or because the event or project […]
Overall strategy for Hafnarfjörður unanimously approved
A clear vision developed in extensive consultation. At its meeting just before Easter, the Hafnarfjörður Town Council unanimously approved the proposed vision, main objectives and strategic priorities for Hafnarfjörður, which span all areas of the municipality. Hafnarfjörður's comprehensive strategy to 2035 supports the formulation of short-term priorities, and the council and committees will review the priorities annually and set […]
Registration for the after-school club is open for the 2022-2023 school year.
Registration is now open for after-school clubs for the 2022-2023 school year. The after-school clubs in Hafnarfjörður are available for children in Years 1-4 and operate at all of the municipality's primary schools. Their role is to offer a wide range of leisure activities after the standard school day ends, including group activities, workshops, outdoor activities and electives. The aim of the after-school clubs is for every child to have fun […]
Community of Health and Creativity at St. Jó's Centre for Wellbeing
St. Joseph's Hospital flourishes in a new role The St. József's Quality of Life Centre is rapidly approaching the historic and significant milestone of filling every floor and every space in the old St. Joseph's Hospital with activities related to health, quality of life and creativity. Sixteen businesses and organisations have now established themselves in the centre and are already beginning to offer services that […]
Warmth and hospitality characterise the school community.
With the rising sun and disappearing restrictions, Erasmus visits are resuming. A good group from the primary school CEIP Mediterráneo, located in Alicante, visited Engidalsskóli and Lækjarskóli recently, along with staff from the Office of Education and Public Health of the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður. The visits were part of their Erasmus project, and the group was given an introduction to the school system in Hafnarfjörður. This group is part of […]
Hafnarfjörður receives the Hope from the Wetlands Fund
The Wetland Fund presents „The Hope“ on the International Day of the Earth On the International Day of the Earth, Friday 22 April, the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, presented "The Hope", the Wetland Fund's gratitude award for 2021. The award was presented for the first time last year, when it went to artists and scientists who have supported the Fund. This year, it is the owners of the first plots of land who […]
Electoral register for Hafnarfjörður
The electoral roll for the municipal elections in Hafnarfjörður on 14 May 2022 is available for public inspection at the Hafnarfjörður Town Hall, service centre, Strandgata 6, from 22 April 2022. Voters are encouraged to check that their names are on the electoral register. Comments on the electoral register should be directed to the National Registry of Iceland. Voters are also referred to the online tool „Where to […]
15 projects received cultural grants
Parties and projects that further enrich and deepen the artistic life of Hafnarfjörður Cultural Grants- and Tourism Committee of the City of Hafnarfjörður for projects and events were awarded at a ceremony in Hafnarborg on the last day of winter, alongside the appointment of the Artist in Residence, with 15 projects receiving a grant on this occasion. Six projects were awarded partnership agreements for two or three years this time. Cultural grants are awarded […]
Secure a family garden for you and your family this summer
Family parks are open to all residents. A great opportunity for recreation for all interested. – individuals and families. The Family Gardens of Hafnarfjörður are open to all residents and are a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals in Hafnarfjörður to grow their own vegetables and tend to them this summer. The family gardens will be open at Víðistaðir and on Öldugata. Cost […]