A yellow weather warning is in effect today, Tuesday 28 September, from 13:00 to 23:59. More information is available from the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. Parents/guardians must decide for themselves whether to accompany their children to or from school or after-school activities. It is worth bearing in mind that it can often be gusty in higher areas. If the weather is accompanied by ice or snowfall, the likelihood of […] increases.
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House of Opportunities in Hellisgerði
Two greenhouses have been erected in Hellisgerði, on either side of Oddrúnarbær, which today houses the Little Elf Shop. This is a delightful addition to the life, environment and existing operations in Hellisgerði, designed to increase the garden's visibility and public life. The greenhouses are open during the opening hours of the Little Elf Shop, but outside these hours, they can be made available for use […]
Are you entitled to an additional discount?
At the start of the school year, it is necessary to renew applications for additional discounts on nursery fees and additional subsidies for day-care providers. All older applications received before 1 July will be cancelled from 1 November. To receive the additional discount or additional subsidy, an application must be submitted via MY PAGES Additional discount on nursery fees and additional subsidy for day-care providers. Town Council […]
Beauty honoured – Krýsuvíkurkirkja receives the 2021 honour award
A number of awards for tidiness were presented at a ceremony in Hafnarfjörður yesterday. The Krýsuvíkurkirkja received an honorary award, having been rebuilt in its original form and reinstated in its original location in October 2020. Two companies in the harbour area, the Institute of Marine Research and the architectural firm Batteríið, received an award for tidiness, and Lóuás in Áslandin was also chosen as the Star Street of the Year. The owners of nine […]
Transport to polling station
Public transport is convenient to both polling stations for the parliamentary election on Saturday 25 September 2021. It is worth noting that routes 1 and 19 are a good option for those wishing to use Strætó public transport. Both routes stop at Hraunbrún, which is close to the polling station at Víðistaðaskóli. Route 19 passes by Lækjarskóli and the nearest stop is Hlíðarberg/Staðarberg. […]
European Week of Sport 2021 started yesterday – let's get active!
Hafnarfjörður actively participates with open days and training sessions. The European Week of Sport is held from 23rd to 30th September each year in over 30 European countries. The week aims to promote sport and physical activity and thus counteract the increasing sedentary lifestyle of the general public. The European Week of Sport is for everyone, regardless of age, background or […]
Yellow weather warning from 13:30 – 17:00 today
Message to parents and guardians An orange weather warning is in effect from 13:30 to 17:00 today, Tuesday 21 September 2021. More information on the website of the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. Parents and guardians must assess for themselves whether children need to be collected from school or after-school activities. During an orange weather warning, there is a greater need to collect children from school. It is advisable to have […]
Applications for plots in Sléttuhlíð to be considered this week
Applications for holiday home plots in Sléttuhlíð, which were advertised for allocation in early September 2021, will be considered at a meeting of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council on Thursday, 23 September. The Town Council Committee handles the processing of applications for plots and makes a recommendation to the Town Council. General rules for the allocation of plots
Electoral register and polling stations in Hafnarfjörður 2021
Electoral Register. The electoral register for the parliamentary election in Hafnarfjörður on 25 September 2021 is available for inspection at the service desk in the Hafnarfjörður Town Hall, Strandgata 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all weekdays from and including 15. September 2021 until Friday, 24 September. Voters are referred to the website www.kosning.is, where they can find information about where they are registered to vote […]
Music course for children aged 6 to 18 months
The Hafnarfjörður Music School offers a course for children aged 6-18 months. The course will teach fun songs, rhymes and movements for children that stimulate their sensory development. Instruments, scarves, ribbons and much, much more are used. The course is taught by music teacher María Gunnarsdóttir, and classes take place at the Hafnarfjörður Music School, Strandgata 51. Classes will be held on Saturdays […]