Baker Gulli Arnar has been running his eponymous artisan bakery at Flatahraun 31 for almost two years. Gulli is a highly energetic and ambitious young man who brought a fresh breeze to the range of bakeries in Hafnarfjörður, including many innovations that had not previously been available in the town. At the artisan bakery, great care is taken to […]
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects, events and partnership agreements in the field of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted online. The deadline for applications is 8 February 2022. Twice a year, the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the promotion of the local cultural life. […]
On the last day of winter, Wednesday 20 April, the City of Hafnarfjörður will appoint the City Artist of Hafnarfjörður for 2022. Applications or substantiated recommendations are invited, which the Cultural and Tourism Committee will take into consideration when selecting the City Artist. Friðrik Dór Jónsson was the City Artist of Hafnarfjörður in 2021. Only artists with permanent residency in Hafnarfjörður are considered for the award, and the intention is […]
Notice regarding Christmas trees: For your information, the City of Hafnarfjörður would like to draw attention to the fact that it does not collect Christmas trees from residents after the Christmas festivities. A decision to that effect was taken on 21 September 2016, and Christmas trees have not been collected from residents since then. It is noted that sports clubs and voluntary organisations are now beginning to offer that […]
Tens of thousands of people walk on or around Helgafell annually, and the mountain is very popular with hikers, runners and also mountain bikers. Rúnar Pálsson goes to Helgafell almost daily and has looked after the guestbook at the summit there for almost a quarter of a century. It has become a tradition for the couple, their children and grandchildren to walk together up Helgafell on New Year's Day […]
Peace in Turmoil with Saga Story House. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is important for everyone to know ways to escape the turmoil that pressure and stress can cause. In the area of Hafnarfjörður, there are numerous outdoor recreation areas where nature offers a feast all year round. Guðbjörg and Ingibjörg at the company Saga – Story House have been on over 360 guided […]
Given the rapid spread of Covid-19 and the increase in infections in the community, disruptions to the operations of nurseries, primary schools, after-school clubs, youth centres and music schools are to be expected in the coming days. It should be expected that classes in nurseries will need to be closed and teaching for individual year groups or larger groups in primary schools will be cancelled, for a short or long period. […]
Betri Stofan opened in December on the seventh and top floor of the north tower of the Fjarðar shopping centre. This is a space with an unconventional, cosy set-up for people who want to be able to work, use meeting rooms and, after the working day, have the opportunity to enjoy an evening socialising in the same place with friends and/or colleagues. A flexible workplace and working in […]
The selection of Hafnarfjörður's Sportswoman, Sportsman and Sports Team took place online on the borough's channels today. Hafnarfjörður's 2021 Team of Excellence is the women's first team in basketball at the Haukar sports club. Golf player Guðrún Brá Björgvinsdóttir from Golfklúbburinn Keili is Hafnarfjörður's female sportswoman and swimmer Róbert Ísak Jónsson from Íþróttafélagið Fjörður is Hafnarfjörður's male sportsman. 300 individuals from Hafnarfjörður have won titles this year […]
In the fast-paced society, it is important to pause and create some breathing space to train the mind and promote greater balance. Bryndís Jóna Jónsdóttir from the Mindfulness Centre has led mindfulness training with staff in several nurseries and primary schools in Hafnarfjörður, which has been directly integrated into the school's work with good results. She shares exercises here that are easy […]
