On the day of the vaccination, the school day will end at 11 a.m. Vaccinations for pupils in Years 1 to 6 will take place at the Laugardalshöll between 10 and 14 January. The day and time that pupils from schools in Hafnarfjörður attend the hall will vary, and parents and guardians will receive a letter from their child's school. However, it is also possible to […]
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With all its heart, the Christmas Village says thank you!
Now on the Thirteenth – the thirteenth and final day of Christmas – the staff of Hafnarfjörður would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the warm and pleasant company during Advent and over the Christmas period. Hafnarfjörður has seldom been so festive and beautiful, and that is thanks to the concerted efforts of everyone: residents, businesses and staff. Special attention is drawn to the fact that due to the gathering restrictions […]
Exceptional cohesion and hospitality of the residents
Formerly the town's main shopping street, East Street was, in years gone by, the main shopping street of Hafnarfjörður. The street is typical of Hafnarfjörður, where the settlement, the lava field and the people form a close-knit whole. Fifteen houses along the street are older than the street itself, and an emphasis has been placed on preserving the street scene from the early 20th century. The close-knit community of residents on Austurgata […]
Ambitious artisan baker
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 […]
Grants for cultural activities
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. […]
Hafnarfjörður's Artist in Residence 2022
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 […]
Christmas tree not collected after the Christmas festivities
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 […]
It is a tradition to walk up Helgafell on the first day of the new year.
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 […]
Nature in Hafnarfjörður offers a feast all year round.
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 […]
Organising day in music schools and nurseries and primary schools on 3 January
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. […]