The Hammer and the Red Cross Youth Club received a grant from the Youth Fund to go on at least six day trips outside the capital region with unaccompanied minors who are here seeking asylum, along with a group of young people from Hafnarfjörður. The project aims to give young people the opportunity to get to know one another, enjoy themselves together […]
In light of the fact that a state of alert is in effect in the capital region due to the risk of wildfires, the Capital Region Incident Command Team is issuing the following notice. All fire-related activities banned in the area Due to drought and the risk of wildfires in Heiðmörk and other wooded areas in the capital region, all fire-related activities are banned in the area. Text messages will be sent to people who enter […]
Vitinn, the City of Hafnarfjörður's podcast, has been dormant for a long time alongside the restrictions on gatherings, but with the rising sun and growing hope for further easing of restrictions, the journey of Vitinn continues. Vitinn is an interesting and exciting way of providing information to residents and all those interested in the municipality, its challenges, projects and services. The podcast opens up for more in-depth coverage of individual projects, […]
A variety of jobs will be available with the City of Hafnarfjörður in the summer of 2021 for students who have been in education during the spring term of 2021 or are enrolled in education for the autumn term of 2021. These are summer jobs linked to government measures, aimed at promoting activity and future growth for Icelandic business life. The City of Hafnarfjörður is actively participating in the project […]
Spring sweeping of streets within the neighbourhoods of Hafnarfjörður is now complete, but sweeping of pavements and footpaths is still ongoing. Sweeping and high-pressure washing of the main streets in the town of Hafnarfjörður began last week and will be completed this week. Work is therefore being carried out diligently to promote a cleaner environment and better air quality. High-pressure washing of main streets is a new initiative for […]
Mass gathering restrictions will increase from 20 to 50 people, and swimming pools, bathing establishments and gyms may welcome 75% of their maximum capacity. The maximum number of participants in sports and performing arts will be 75 per enclosure or stage, and the maximum number of guests at seated events will increase from 100 to 150. The opening hours for restaurants will also be extended by an hour. Also, […]
Updated 11 May 2021 Three students from Hafnarfjörður competed on behalf of their youth clubs in the Samfés singing competition, which was held yesterday and broadcast live on RÚV. Viktoría Tómasdóttir, a Year 10 pupil at Lækjarskóli, emerged as the winner of this year's competition. She sang the song Seven Nation Army by the band The White Stripes and played […]
The special sports and leisure grant now also applies to summer courses! Children from lower-income households, born between 2005 and 2014, can receive a special sports and leisure grant of 45,000 krónur. The project aims to level the playing field for lower-income families to participate in organised sports and leisure activities. The application deadline is until […]
Introducing Vitann – the new design system for Hafnarfjörður City. The City of Hafnarfjörður is on a fast track for digital transformation. In a relatively short time, projects large and small have seen the light of day, and things have moved quickly, despite the fact that new digital products or solutions usually take a long time, and even several years, to prepare and produce. Thus, the emphasis […]
A new community project by students of the junior secondary school at Öldutúnsskóli recently received recognition from the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources as Guardians of the Environment 2020-2021. In the project, students worked together in groups to create a new home for humanity, after the inhabitants of Earth had been forced to flee the planet due to climate change. The aim of the project was for students to find ways to preserve […]
