The number of registered voters in Hafnarfjörður for the parliamentary election held on Saturday 25 September was 20,451. A total of 16,107 voted, of whom 12,413 voted at polling stations and 3,694 by postal ballot. Turnout was 78.76%.
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Hafnarfjörður Cross-Country Run 2021 – thank you for coming!
Thank you so much for taking part! The Hafnarfjörður Cross-Country Run took place in the town centre on Sunday, 3rd October, and with this fantastic run, the healthy town of Hafnarfjörður kicked off Europe Active Week 2021. Many promising runners were taking their first steps in the race, with around a hundred competitors in total, the largest numbers being in the youngest age groups. An introduction to shot put and long jump by the Athletics Department […]
Town Council Grants – Second Allocation 2021
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 objectives, priorities and priorities. Grant awards are made twice a year, and this is now the second award of the year. The deadline for applications is 1 November 2021. Applicants […]
Yellow weather warning today from 13:00
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.
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 […]