Smári Hannesson publishes the book 'The Grandfather Who Does Gymnastics'. A Year 9 pupil at Lækjarskóli, Smári Hannesson, recently published the book 'The Grandfather Who Does Gymnastics'. This young and promising boy wrote the story when he was eleven years old, and the book is about Thomas who accompanies his grandfather to a gymnastics competition and gets into some fun […]
In light of recent events, the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police is reminding people of earthquake precautions and defences, as well as how to respond afterwards. It is important that residents in known earthquake zones take measures to reduce damage from earthquakes. This can be done in various ways. More information is available on the Civil Protection website. Furniture: Secure cupboards, shelves and heavy objects to the floor […]
The month of December was well utilised in the town's primary schools, both in preparing for and celebrating the arrival of Christmas, and in preparing for the future, just like any other day of the year. For example, the pupils in the youngest year group at Hvaleyrarskóli ran a reading initiative with an owl theme. It was a particularly fun and beautifully visual project that was very well received. The result – here you can see one […]
On 1 December, the staff and pupils at Baggalá nursery in the Álfabergi kindergarten opened the first package on the department's language stimulation and Christmas calendar. In December, the focus is on toys and colours in the children's vocabulary, and it was decided to use the opportunity to link the Christmas calendar and its beautiful tree directly to it. The mastermind and aesthete behind […]
From tomorrow, Friday 17 December, rapid COVID-19 tests will be available in Hafnarfjörður. In collaboration with the City of Hafnarfjörður, TestCovid.is, which is part of the Security Centre, has set up a rapid testing station at Reykjavíkurvegur 76. The rapid testing station will be larger and will be able to handle up to 1,000 tests per day. It will be open every day […]
The Iceland Symphony Orchestra's Christmas concert took place in the Eldborg Hall at Harpa last weekend. The Guitar Ensemble of the Hafnarfjörður School of Music were among this year's participants, as an invitation to take part in these prestigious concerts is considered a great honour, given the high standards for quality and talent. The guitar ensemble has been working hard in rehearsals for the past few days, weeks and months, but the group first practised […]
Reading is the game of life. All classes at Hvaleyrarskóli are invited to the school library to be introduced to the latest books. The form tutors have been keen to book appointments and the pupils have enjoyed being introduced to the books, subsequently browsing them and adding them to their wish lists if they would like them for Christmas presents. […]
Come and take a deep breath on the ice rink in the heart of Hafnarfjörður! From Saturday, 11th December until January, the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður, in collaboration with Bæjarbíó, will have a 200-square-metre ice rink in the car park directly behind Bæjarbíó. The rink, which has been named the Heart Rink, is a fantastic addition to the Christmas town of Hafnarfjörður and will further connect […]
Christmas at the Hafnarfjörður Museum of Cultural History. Those planning to visit Hellisgerði before Christmas to see the wonderful decorations should also call in at the Hafnarfjörður Museum of Cultural History. The interior is just as festively decorated and features interesting exhibitions for all ages. Björn Pétursson, the town's curator of heritage, says that beautiful Christmas decorations have been put up on the exterior of the building. A special Christmas display is at Beggubúð, […]
The development of new neighbourhoods will lead to a significant increase in the population in the coming years. A targeted response to the pandemic provides the scope to turn defence into attack. Emphasis is placed on protecting residents' interests without incurring debt for the municipality. The financial plan for Hafnarfjörðurthe budget for the City of Hafnarfjörður was presented for a second reading and approved at a meeting of the Hafnarfjörður City Council yesterday […]
