UPDATE at 09:30 on Monday, 7 February. It didn't snow as much in the capital region last night as was expected, as temperatures were slightly above freezing. Therefore, most main roads and connecting routes are passable, as are many residential streets. Work will continue throughout the morning to clear residential streets that are not passable, and this mainly concerns […]
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Hafnarfjörður's LGBTQ+ meet-up for 13-16 year-olds
Welcome to the Hafnarfjörður Queer Meet-up, every other Thursday. The Hafnarfjörður Queer Meet-up kicks off today, Thursday 3 February at 7:30 pm in Vitanum at Lækjarskóli. The meet-up is intended for young people aged 13-16 who identify as queer in any way, are into queer topics, are interested in queer issues, or would like to come to a youth club […]
Dental Care Week 2022
Dental Health Week 31 January – 4 February 2022 The annual Dental Health Week is currently underway, organised by the Office of the National Commissioner for Health and the Icelandic Dental Association. To mark the occasion, a new dental health dashboard has been published on the Office of the National Commissioner for Health's website. The dashboard is interactive and displays statistical information on the number of fillings among children who attend regular check-ups with their dentist. Cost of […]
Light splendour and outdoor art at the Winter Festival 2022
Light trails and outdoor artworks will illuminate the darkness at Winter Lights 2022. Winter Lights 2022 will take place in a new format from 3-6 February. In Hafnarfjörður, the emphasis will be on outdoor activities and experiences, while light art and outdoor culture are the focus in all municipalities in the capital region this weekend. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy at their own […]
My town 2035 – what is your vision?
Residents are invited to participate in shaping the vision and strategy for Hafnarfjörður. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is now taking the first steps in a comprehensive strategic planning process for the town. The project aims to formulate a vision for the municipality for 2035 that will support annual goal-setting. The participation of residents is sought in shaping this vision and the comprehensive strategic planning […]
Harmonisation of the waste collection system would be a major step forward.
Proposals for a harmonised waste collection system and separate collection of organic waste presented. Residents of the capital region have long called for a harmonised household waste collection system and separate collection of organic kitchen waste. In recent months, the Association of Capital Area Municipalities (SSH) has been working on preparations for this, and a report from a working group on harmonisation and separate collection was recently presented. Harmonisation of the waste collection system would be a major step forward which […]
Strætó's ordering service in Hellnahraun
Route 26: Ásvallalaug – Hellnahraun. From 1 February 2022, Strætó will offer a booking service to the Hellnahraun industrial estate in Hafnarfjörður. A new route, number 26, is being added to the Strætó network and will specifically serve this popular and growing industrial estate in Hafnarfjörður. A number of companies have been establishing their operations in the area in recent years and […]
Second vaccination of children at Laugardalshöll
On the day of the vaccination, the school day ends at 11 a.m. The second vaccination for pupils in Years 1–6 in the capital region will take place at Laugardalshöll from 31 January to 4 February 2022. This will be three weeks after the first dose. The child should attend at the same time and on the same day of the week as they did for the first dose. Reference is made to the notification of the previous vaccination […]
Relaxation of restrictions from 29 January
COVID-19: Significant easing of domestic restrictions from 29 January. General mass gathering limits will be 50 people, the social distancing rule will be 1 metre, nightclubs and entertainment venues may reopen, and their opening hours, along with those of other establishments, will be extended by two hours. Seated events for 500 people will be permitted, subject to certain conditions. Restrictions in schools will be largely […]
Town Council Grants – First Allocation 2022
Each year, the Town Council awards grants to organisations, businesses or individuals for activities and services that align with the role of the local authority or are otherwise in accordance with its strategic direction, priorities and priorities. Grant awards are made twice a year, and the first award of the year is now open. The deadline for applications is 18 March 2022. Applicants […]