The organisations have in common that they are protectors of children. Since 2016, the staff at the nursery school Norðurberg have supported a good cause instead of giving each other Christmas presents at the annual staff Christmas party. This year, the children's work of the Women's Refuge in Reykjavík was chosen, and their representative, or a representative of the children, social worker Bergdís Ír, visited the nursery […]
Gratitude at Christmas – the Mayor's Christmas Reflection 2021 Now that the Christmas season is upon us in all its splendour, we once again face challenging obstacles due to the pandemic, both as individuals and as a society. For many, Christmas will be different from what had been expected, and let us try to think of […]
COVID-19: Domestic restrictions tightened to curb the rapid spread of infections. General mass gathering limits will be 20 people and the social distancing rule 2 metres instead of 1, with certain exceptions. Restaurants, bars and other premises with a licence to serve alcohol must close at 9 p.m. Swimming pools, gyms and ski resorts will be allowed to accommodate 50% of […]
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður recommends a family trip to the swimming pools over the festive season! Christmas swimming is a great way to spend time together, and the swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður are well suited to meeting the needs of all community groups, as they are all different. There are three swimming pools, each with its own distinct character and charm. Thus, the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool is characterised by its old-world history and tranquil atmosphere, Ásvallalaug by its family-friendly environment, and the Hot Hall for younger visitors […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður's customer service, cultural institutions, primary schools, nurseries and swimming pools will be open over the festive period as follows: Customer Service and Service Centre Customer Service Service Centre 24 December Closed Closed 25 December Closed Closed 26 December Closed Closed 27 December 8-16 8-16 28 December 8-16 8-16 December 8-16 8-16 29 December 8-16 8-16 30 December 8-16 8-16 31 December Closed Closed […]
Awards presented – these were deemed the most successful in this year's decorations. This week, awards were presented for the best-decorated houses and streets in Hafnarfjörður. At the beginning of December, residents of Hafnarfjörður and other interested parties were encouraged to put on their big Christmas glasses and send in a tip about the houses and streets in Hafnarfjörður that they think stand out in […]
Smári Hannesson publishes the book 'The Grandfather Who Does Gymnastics'. A Year 9 pupil at Lækjarskóli, Smári Hannesson, recently published the book 'The Grandfather Who Does Gymnastics'. This young and promising boy wrote the story when he was eleven years old, and the book is about Thomas who accompanies his grandfather to a gymnastics competition and gets into some fun […]
In light of recent events, the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police is reminding people of earthquake precautions and defences, as well as how to respond afterwards. It is important that residents in known earthquake zones take measures to reduce damage from earthquakes. This can be done in various ways. More information is available on the Civil Protection website. Furniture: Secure cupboards, shelves and heavy objects to the floor […]
The month of December was well utilised in the town's primary schools, both in preparing for and celebrating the arrival of Christmas, and in preparing for the future, just like any other day of the year. For example, the pupils in the youngest year group at Hvaleyrarskóli ran a reading initiative with an owl theme. It was a particularly fun and beautifully visual project that was very well received. The result – here you can see one […]
