Health Minister Willum Þór Þórsson has decided that from Friday, 25 February, all public health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted, both domestically and at the border. This will abolish all rules on gathering and school restrictions, as well as the requirement for those who contract COVID-19 to self-isolate. The Minister of Health presented his decision at a cabinet meeting […]
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Three local artists combine their talents at the Gaflar Theatre
The family musical The Longest Forever premieres at the Gaflar Theatre on Saturday 26 February at 1 pm and Sunday 27 February at The Gaflar Theatre in Hafnarfjörður premieres the family musical The Longest Ever on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February at 1 pm. The adaptation by Björk Jakobsdóttir, who also directs the show, is based on the award-winning books by Bergrún Íris Sævarsdóttir about the friends Eyja and Ragnar who become best […]
Hundreds of detached house plots available for allocation in a beautiful area.
Another residential neighbourhood is rising in Hafnarfjörður. Ásland 4 is the latest development area in Hafnarfjörður, and plots in this beautiful area on the southern slopes of Ásfjall will be allocated in 2022, with the first in the spring. The planning permission for a new neighbourhood, alongside the announcement of an amendment to the master plan for Ásland 4 and 5, was confirmed at a town council meeting on 9 February […]
The complex challenge of staffing homes for disabled people during Covid
A number of staff and residents at homes for people with disabilities in Hafnarfjörður have COVID. About half of the homes' managers also tested positive for the virus this week. It has been difficult to manage staffing, as the residents require round-the-clock care. Just over sixty residents are at the homes for people with disabilities in Hafnarfjörður and receive round-the-clock care. An interview with Hrönn Hilmarsdottir was published […]
Destination: The Capital Region
Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Tourism, and Páll Björgvin Guðmundsson, Director of the Association of Municipalities in the Capital Region Minister of Tourism Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir and Páll Björgvin Guðmundsson, CEO of the Association of Municipalities in the Capital Region (SSH), have signed an agreement to establish a collaborative platform for municipalities and businesses in the capital region regarding the destination, the capital region. The agreement is based on the Vision and Guiding Principles for Icelandic Tourism to 2030, which was developed in cooperation between the government, local authorities and stakeholders. See the announcement on the website of the Association of Local Authorities in the […]
Considering the avalanche danger when out in winter
There is considerable snow on the ground at the moment, and many people are taking advantage of the conditions for various types of winter outdoor activities. It is important to remember that when travelling in steep terrain in winter, you must always be aware of the potential risk of avalanches. See the notice on the Met Office website. The Met Office issues avalanche forecasts for 5 regions which give an indication of […]
Storm approaching – we're keeping a close eye on it!
Let's be careful and avoid travelling unless it is absolutely necessary. Severe weather is approaching again, so it is important that people keep a close eye on the weather, road conditions, and any updates from the emergency services. An orange weather warning is in effect this afternoon from 16:00 to 19:00, after which a red warning will take effect, valid from 19:00 to 22:30. People are urged to […]
Winter holiday in Hafnarfjörður
Primary schools in Hafnarfjörður are closed for half-term on Monday and Tuesday, 21st-22nd February, as are many others across the country. To mark the occasion, swimming is free for children and adults on these days at Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug and Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður, in collaboration with Hugmyndabankinn, invites children and their families to try a fun treasure hunt in their local area during the winter holidays, which Margrét […]
Registration for the multi-faceted health promotion programme for the over-65s is now open.
A Path to a Successful Later Life – a new project starts on 28 February 2022. A multifaceted health promotion project run by the City of Hafnarfjörður and Janus Health Promotion. The project is for individuals aged 65 or over who are registered residents of Hafnarfjörður. The project has been running since February 2019 and has been very successful, with lively and enjoyable participants […]
Snow clearance is underway in the residential streets.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. The staff of the Hafnarfjörður Service Centre and the council's contractors are continuing their tireless efforts to clear the town's streets and paths. As soon as the snowfall stopped this week and there was a window to do more than just keep main roads, bus routes and the main car parks open, the team set about clearing the side streets. Clearing and […]