Notice regarding Christmas trees: For your information, the City of Hafnarfjörður would like to draw attention to the fact that it does not collect Christmas trees from residents after the Christmas festivities. A decision to that effect was taken on 21 September 2016, and Christmas trees have not been collected from residents since then. It is noted that sports clubs and voluntary organisations are now beginning to offer that […]
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It is a tradition to walk up Helgafell on the first day of the new year.
Tens of thousands of people walk on or around Helgafell annually, and the mountain is very popular with hikers, runners and also mountain bikers. Rúnar Pálsson goes to Helgafell almost daily and has looked after the guestbook at the summit there for almost a quarter of a century. It has become a tradition for the couple, their children and grandchildren to walk together up Helgafell on New Year's Day […]
Nature in Hafnarfjörður offers a feast all year round.
Peace in Turmoil with Saga Story House. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is important for everyone to know ways to escape the turmoil that pressure and stress can cause. In the area of Hafnarfjörður, there are numerous outdoor recreation areas where nature offers a feast all year round. Guðbjörg and Ingibjörg at the company Saga – Story House have been on over 360 guided […]
Organising day in music schools and nurseries and primary schools on 3 January
Given the rapid spread of Covid-19 and the increase in infections in the community, disruptions to the operations of nurseries, primary schools, after-school clubs, youth centres and music schools are to be expected in the coming days. It should be expected that classes in nurseries will need to be closed and teaching for individual year groups or larger groups in primary schools will be cancelled, for a short or long period. […]
Workspace with the best view of the town
Betri Stofan opened in December on the seventh and top floor of the north tower of the Fjarðar shopping centre. This is a space with an unconventional, cosy set-up for people who want to be able to work, use meeting rooms and, after the working day, have the opportunity to enjoy an evening socialising in the same place with friends and/or colleagues. A flexible workplace and working in […]
Guðrún Brá and Róbert Ísak are the Athletes of Hafnarfjörður 2021
The selection of Hafnarfjörður's Sportswoman, Sportsman and Sports Team took place online on the borough's channels today. Hafnarfjörður's 2021 Team of Excellence is the women's first team in basketball at the Haukar sports club. Golf player Guðrún Brá Björgvinsdóttir from Golfklúbburinn Keili is Hafnarfjörður's female sportswoman and swimmer Róbert Ísak Jónsson from Íþróttafélagið Fjörður is Hafnarfjörður's male sportsman. 300 individuals from Hafnarfjörður have won titles this year […]
Mindfulness training improves so much – four ways to strengthen relationships
In the fast-paced society, it is important to pause and create some breathing space to train the mind and promote greater balance. Bryndís Jóna Jónsdóttir from the Mindfulness Centre has led mindfulness training with staff in several nurseries and primary schools in Hafnarfjörður, which has been directly integrated into the school's work with good results. She shares exercises here that are easy […]
New Year's bonfires in the capital region cancelled
At a meeting of the executive board of the Civil Protection Committee for the Capital Region, held just before Christmas, a decision was made to cancel New Year's bonfires in the capital region for the upcoming New Year. The decision was taken in light of the fact that current crowd restrictions due to public health measures are set at 50 people and there is significant community transmission. Bonfires on New Year's Eve attract large crowds, and the municipalities wish to demonstrate responsibility […]
Hafnarfjörður's Athletes of the Year 2021 – this year's nominees
Online awards ceremony on 28 December at 6 p.m. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council and the Sports and Leisure Committee are hosting an awards ceremony for sportspeople competing with Hafnarfjörður teams, National champions, cup winners, Nordic champions, world champions and for special achievements, along with the selection of Hafnarfjörður's Sportswoman, Sportsman and Sports Team of the Year 2021. The 2021 Hafnarfjörður Sports and Awards Gala will be streamed live on the City of Hafnarfjörður's channels on [28th […]].
Ásvellir 3 – unique block of flats for sale
Development in an established neighbourhood by the Haukar sports centre at Ásvellir. A unique multi-unit residential plot at Ásvellir 3 in Hafnarfjörður has been put up for sale. The plot permits the construction of a multi-storey building of 2-5 floors, with a total of 100-110 apartments. Parking may be partly provided in a single-storey car park. This is a unique and well-located plot in an established neighbourhood […]