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 […]
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Guðrún Brá and Róbert Ísak are the Athletes of Hafnarfjörður 2021
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 […]
Mindfulness training improves so much – four ways to strengthen relationships
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 […]
New Year's bonfires in the capital region cancelled
At a meeting of the executive board of the Civil Protection Committee for the Capital Region, held just before Christmas, a decision was made to cancel New Year's bonfires in the capital region for the upcoming New Year. The decision was taken in light of the fact that current crowd restrictions due to public health measures are set at 50 people and there is significant community transmission. Bonfires on New Year's Eve attract large crowds, and the municipalities wish to demonstrate responsibility […]
Hafnarfjörður's Athletes of the Year 2021 – this year's nominees
Online awards ceremony on 28 December at 6 p.m. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council and the Sports and Leisure Committee are hosting an awards ceremony for sportspeople competing with Hafnarfjörður teams, National champions, cup winners, Nordic champions, world champions and for special achievements, along with the selection of Hafnarfjörður's Sportswoman, Sportsman and Sports Team of the Year 2021. The 2021 Hafnarfjörður Sports and Awards Gala will be streamed live on the City of Hafnarfjörður's channels on [28th […]].
Ásvellir 3 – unique block of flats for sale
Development in an established neighbourhood by the Haukar sports centre at Ásvellir. A unique multi-unit residential plot at Ásvellir 3 in Hafnarfjörður has been put up for sale. The plot permits the construction of a multi-storey building of 2-5 floors, with a total of 100-110 apartments. Parking may be partly provided in a single-storey car park. This is a unique and well-located plot in an established neighbourhood […]
Norðurberg does good deeds that give and bring joy
The organisations have in common that they are protectors of children. Since 2016, the staff at the nursery school Norðurberg have supported a good cause instead of giving each other Christmas presents at the annual staff Christmas party. This year, the children's work of the Women's Refuge in Reykjavík was chosen, and their representative, or a representative of the children, social worker Bergdís Ír, visited the nursery […]
Gratitude at Christmas – the Mayor's Christmas Reflection 2021
Gratitude at Christmas – the Mayor's Christmas Reflection 2021 Now that the Christmas season is upon us in all its splendour, we once again face challenging obstacles due to the pandemic, both as individuals and as a society. For many, Christmas will be different from what had been expected, and let us try to think of […]
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Come swimming over Christmas – opening hours
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður recommends a family trip to the swimming pools over the festive season! Christmas swimming is a great way to spend time together, and the swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður are well suited to meeting the needs of all community groups, as they are all different. There are three swimming pools, each with its own distinct character and charm. Thus, the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool is characterised by its old-world history and tranquil atmosphere, Ásvallalaug by its family-friendly environment, and the Hot Hall for younger visitors […]