In September, the second COVID-19 vaccination will be offered to children aged 12-15. A guardian must accompany the child to the vaccination or send a representative aged 18 or over with a letter of authority. Year 7 pupils who will turn 12 after 1 September will be offered a vaccination later this autumn. In the capital region, vaccinations will be given at […]
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Are you looking for a job? Come and work with us!
Are you looking for a job? Come and work with us! Overview of all vacancies at the municipality. On the City of Hafnarfjörður's recruitment website, you can find an overview of all the varied jobs currently on offer at the municipality. These are permanent positions in some cases, full-time or part-time roles which are ideal for those in education. Also, even jobs […]
Allocation of a plot at 49 Hjallabraut
This summer, the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður advertised the plot of land at Hjallabraut 49 for sale, for a new development of detached houses in the northern part of Hafnarfjörður. A total of seven bids were received for the plot, which was advertised with a minimum price of kr. 98,000,670. The lowest bid for the plot was 103.4 million króna and the highest 203 million króna. At a meeting of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council yesterday, it was decided to enter into negotiations with the highest bidders […]
Have you used the travel gift?
Let's support Icelandic tourism. All individuals aged 18 and over have received a Travel Gift worth 5,000 kr from the government. The gift is part of a measure to support Icelandic tourism in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The 2021 travel gift is valid from its date of issue until 30 September. Numerous businesses in Hafnarfjörður are accepting the travel gift. First […]
New adventure playground under construction at Völlunum
Autumn opening of a new bouncy castle on the grounds of Hraunvallar School. For some time, there have been plans to install a bouncy castle in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, and a detailed survey has been carried out regarding its location. At a service meeting of the planning officer on 25 August, the location for the new bungee trampoline was approved and the requested planning permission granted. The trampoline will be installed […]
Grants for the education and equipment purchases of disabled people
Grants for study, and for the purchase of tools and equipment for disabled people with long-term support needs. The City of Hafnarfjörður draws attention to the opportunity for disabled people who need specific support due to their disability to apply for a grant under Article 25 of the Act No. 38/2018 on services for disabled people with long-term support needs. The grant is intended to make it easier for disabled people to acquire […]
Rapid tests do not shorten quarantine or isolation
Rapid tests (self-tests) do not shorten quarantine or isolation. There has been a misconception that a negative rapid test (self-test) can lift quarantine or even lift the isolation of a person with COVID-19. Rapid tests cannot replace or shorten quarantine or isolation. See the notice on the website of the Directorate of Health. The Director of Public Health reminds us of the following, but the regulation on quarantine and isolation can be found here […]
Covid-19 – further easing of restrictions and plans for the use of rapid tests
The Minister of Health has decided to make further relaxations to the gathering restrictions that came into effect on 28 August. The requirement to wear a face covering at outdoor events has been removed, and the right to hold private parties in function rooms and similar premises past midnight has been explicitly clarified. The Minister has also decided on the detailed arrangements for the use of rapid tests at events. See the announcement […]
Together in Harmony – collaboration between school stages at Skarðshlíðarskóli
Saman í takt is a collaborative project between the nursery, primary and music schools of Skarðshlíðar. The first joint working day for all school levels and departments at Skarðshlíðar School was held at the beginning of last week. Staff from the nursery, primary and music schools gathered in the school's assembly hall. The headteachers gave a presentation on the operations of their respective schools and their expectations for the winter, and Dr Helga […]
Slopes – changed opening hours
The opening hours of the bouncy castles coincide with the outdoor activity hours of children and young people. The three bouncy castles that have been set up in Hafnarfjörður have been very popular this summer. Over the summer, the bags are open from 9 am to 10 pm every day of the week. From 1 September onwards, the bags will be open from 9 am to 8 pm every day all year […]