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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Safe accommodation for all – mapping completed in the capital region In October last year, a joint project by the Housing and Infrastructure Authority (HMS), the Federation of Icelandic Trade Unions (ASÍ) and the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service (SHS) ”Safe Accommodation for All” was launched, with the aim of mapping residential use in commercial premises. The project began with a mapping exercise in the capital region, which has now been completed, and detailed findings can be found […]
The city authorities and staff of Hafnarfjörður wish the residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður a happy summer, thanking them for a rather snowy and unusually heavy winter in Hafnarfjörður, which has had its pros and cons. The benefits are undoubtedly that the snow opens up different opportunities for entertainment and outdoor activities, which residents and other visitors have taken full advantage of. The first day of summer was celebrated […]
