A tradition has developed whereby the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður invites all those Hafnarfjörður residents who turn 70 during the year to a party in Hásölum. It was not possible to hold a party in 2020 due to the pandemic, and finally yesterday the celebration was held in Hásölum. Around 100 cheerful Hafnarfjörður residents gathered, listened to gentle music and received […]
Would you like to help enrich the Christmas spirit during Advent? The City of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for micro-grants for cultural activities during Advent. To support artists and culture from Hafnarfjörður, a portion of the funding for the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður will be allocated to various projects taking place during the 2021 Advent season. Applications are invited for all kinds of performances, experiences and entertainment […]
National Swimming Initiative from 1st – 28th November 2021 The Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, in collaboration with the Swimming Association of Iceland, is organising a national swimming initiative from 1st – 28th November 2021. Syndum is a health and motivational campaign that appeals to all Icelanders. Swimming is for everyone, regardless of age, background or physical condition. Swimming is an ideal form of training where […]
COVID-19: Quarantine and Isolation – Rules for Shorter Periods The Chief Medical Officer has completed a review of the rules on quarantine and isolation for Covid-19, and the conclusion is that the isolation period for infected individuals and the quarantine period for those who have been exposed to Covid can be shortened, without increasing the risk of spreading the virus. The Minister of Health has amended Regulation no. 1100/2021 […]
Hafnarfjörður Municipality has, over the past few months and years, been taking targeted steps towards smarter services, specifically to improve quality and efficiency. New smart solutions have been well received by residents and other service users, and new ways of communicating and sharing information are proving effective. Digital changes and the development of general opening hours in the community have, among other things, […]
Sólvangur has become a centre for elderly care services in Hafnarfjörður. A new day care unit with specialised facilities for people with dementia was opened at Sólvangur in Hafnarfjörður this summer. Over the past months and years, the emphasis has been on building a strong and good elderly care service at Sólvangur, thereby facilitating access for older people to preventative services and support in one place and […]
A collaborative project was launched today to map the number of individuals living in commercial premises in the capital region. The Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service has been tasked with leading the project in close cooperation with the Housing and Building Authority (HMS), the Icelandic Federation of Labour, and the municipalities of the Capital Region. The mapping is expected to take around three months. This involves a team of inspectors visiting […]
For many years, the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum has been recording archaeological sites on the town's land, as one of its duties is to register all monuments in the municipality. Archaeological recording is essential for planning purposes and, in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Act, an archaeological survey must be submitted before a detailed plan is approved. In 2020, it was decided to undertake a re-recording of […]
Preparations for the Christmas town have begun, and an ice rink has been set up in the town centre. The town of Hafnarfjörður is celebrating winter with preparations for Christmas. Everything is shaping up for the Advent season to be not only bright and beautiful but also extremely lively and fun, and likely free of restrictions. The Christmas Town of Hafnarfjörður has firmly stamped itself into the minds and hearts of Hafnarfjörður residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður across the country […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður is now taking the first steps in a comprehensive strategic planning process, in accordance with a resolution passed by the Hafnarfjörður Town Council on 12 August 2021. The project is about shaping a vision for Hafnarfjörður up to the year 2035 and, on that basis, building core objectives that support the formulation of short-term priorities. This is done through strategic plans which set out […]
