An Advent greeting from the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður appeared in the 2021 Christmas magazine, which is published for the third year in a row and distributed to homes in Hafnarfjörður, Garðabær, Kópavogur and parts of Reykjavík. A Christmas Greeting from the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður —————— Let us enjoy the Advent in Hafnarfjörður – in the warm and charming Christmas town The soft and beautiful Christmas lights have begun to illuminate life in Hafnarfjörður […]
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Do you want to become part of the community at St. Jó?
The St. Jó Wellbeing Centre hosts a diverse and vibrant range of activities in the fields of health and creativity. The Wellbeing Centre is a community of individuals and businesses united by their commitment to enhancing people's quality of life through prevention, health promotion, advice, education and creativity. The St. Jó Wellbeing Centre currently hosts a diverse and vibrant range of activities from 17 organisations in the fields of health and creativity, and at the beginning of the year […]
Improvements to open playgrounds
In Hafnarfjörður, there are numerous and varied playgrounds and football pitches, and each year their maintenance and renewal are carried out according to a specific priority list. In recent weeks, work has included improvements to the playground between Álfhólsvegur and Eyrarhólsvegur, and at Akurvellir. At the playground in Akurvellir, a hut and other play equipment were replaced with new equipment, […]
The magic of youth clubs and youth centres
Did you know that there are 9 youth clubs and 2 youth centres in Hafnarfjörður? Youth Club and Centre Week is celebrated from 15th to 19th November. The week aims to highlight the importance and value of this platform for children and young people, encouraging as many people as possible (parents, guardians, siblings, friends and other family members) to familiarise themselves with its activities […]
Capacity restrictions and a drive for booster jabs
COVID-19: Stricter measures, 50-person gatherings – major drive for booster jabs. The Health Minister has decided, in line with the recommendations of the Director of Public Health, to significantly tighten public health measures to curb the rapid spread of Covid-19. The measures will come into effect at midnight. General crowd limits will be 50 people, but with the use of rapid tests, it will be permitted to hold events with a maximum of 500 people […]
75% of the authorised maximum number in the swimming pool
From Saturday, 13 November, all swimming pools in the City of Hafnarfjörður will admit 75% of their authorised maximum capacity according to their operating licence. Children born in 2016 or later are not included. The measure is in accordance with the new regulation on tightened Covid-19 measures, which comes into effect at midnight and is valid until 8 December. Swimming pool visitors are asked to […]
A major boost for nursery education in Hafnarfjörður
Significant funds allocated to enhanced benefits and improved terms for nursery staff. One of the main priorities of the City of Hafnarfjörður's 2022 budget is to create even better and more attractive working conditions in the city's nurseries. The aim is to strengthen the nursery school level, promote its well-deserved respect, reduce stress and increase interest in the profession. Among the measures that will be implemented in the […]
Reduced opening hours at Ásvallalaug this weekend
The Icelandic Swimming Championships will be held at Ásvallalaug in Hafnarfjörður from 12th to 14th November. As a result, Ásvallalaug will be closed to the public for the entire weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
Positive results and significant development
Debt ratio below 100% for the first time in decades. The draft budget for 2022 will be presented to the Hafnarfjörður Town Council today, Wednesday, 10 November. The projected operating surplus for the municipality's A and B sections amounts to 842 million króna in 2022. Operating cash flow is projected to be 2.5% of total revenues, or 886 million króna. The plan provides for […]
The bridge was selected for participation in an international UNICEF competition.
A nomination for Brú Hafnarfjarðarbæjar was recently submitted to a global UNICEF competition called the Child Friendly Cities and Local Governments Inspire Awards, where Brúin is participating in the category of Child-friendly social services. The Brúin's methodology has been in development since 2018 and aims to integrate services for Hafnarfjörður's nursery and primary school children […]