A section has been created on the 'Better Hafnarfjörður' consultation website for stories and ideas about accessibility in the municipality. The initiative to create the area comes from a working group that was recently established with the task of defining a comprehensive accessibility policy in Hafnarfjörður. Formulation of a comprehensive accessibility policy. Accessibility issues concern all areas of society and cover a broad spectrum, from […]
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Primary school car park open for caravans this summer
As in previous years, permission will be granted to park all types of recreational vehicles in use over the summer period in the car parks of Hafnarfjörður's primary schools. The permit applies to caravan trailers, caravan annexes, caravans, motorhomes and other such recreational vehicles used during the summer, which are difficult to accommodate within the grounds without them being […]
Internet and telephone connection restored
There was a major disruption to the internet connection and, consequently, to telephone services at all of Hafnarfjörður Municipality's premises today, and partly yesterday, causing considerable inconvenience. The internet connection is now back to normal. Based on initial analysis, it is highly likely that this was an external attack on the city's network, which caused normal internet traffic, such as […]
The Great Reading Competition wins the 2021 Parents' Award
The Home-School Parents' Awards were presented for the 26th time at a ceremony in the National Museum at Hverfisgata on 21 May 2021. The President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, addressed the gathering and presented the awards. This year, the Big Reading Competition received the Home-School Parents' Award. Ingibjörg Einarsdóttir was also named the Home-School Diligence Champion, and two Encouragement Awards were presented on this occasion. […]
The town is increasing summer jobs for young people
All young people aged 14-17 will be offered a job. Jobs in the work school for 18-year-olds and older will be 200 more this year than in a normal year. Up to 350 young people aged 18-25 who applied for a job with the Hafnarfjörður Summer School in the summer of 2021 will receive an offer of employment. In the summer of 2020, 260 young people were offered a summer job and […]
Increased funding for development and summer jobs
Increased funding for infrastructure development and youth summer jobs. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved a plan for follow-up and ongoing measures regarding Covid-19 at its meeting yesterday. The plan includes continued support for residents and businesses in Hafnarfjörður and strengthening the city's foundations until the economy has recovered to its previous strength. With the new plan, the municipal authorities in Hafnarfjörður are following up on […]
The Animals of Hálsaskógur shown at Setbergsskóli
Year 4 pupils at Setbergsskóli have been doing drama this winter and have been rehearsing the play The Animals in the Jungle Book. It was a particularly enjoyable and momentous occasion to be able to invite parents and guardians to come and watch the fruits of their labour and the results of their rehearsals at several organised performances this week. In total, there were four performances. Congratulations on your theatrical triumph, dear […]
Covid-19: Significant easing of restrictions from 25 May
Capacity limits will be raised to 150 people and the mask mandate and two-metre rule will be relaxed. Capacity limits for swimming pools, ski areas, campsites and museums will be lifted, as will those for gyms, where a maximum of 150 people will be allowed per room. The maximum number of spectators or guests at seated events will increase from 150 to 300 […]
Clean-up Days 2021 – containers at all primary schools
From 21st to 24th May 2021, a clean-up week will take place in Hafnarfjörður under the banner 'CLEAN UP HAFNARFJÖRÐUR', during which residents can dispose of garden waste in a container at their local primary school. The containers will be at the schools from 5 p.m. on Friday, 21 May until the end of the day on Monday, 24 May. Residents of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to take advantage […]
Projects that promote social engagement and health promotion for adults
Home training, courses on using smart devices, and encouragement and support in social activities. The City of Hafnarfjörður recently received a grant of kr. 5,640,000 from the Ministry of Social Affairs for an official initiative aimed at promoting social activities and health promotion for adults. The grant will be used to expand and enhance social activities and support services for older people in Hafnarfjörður, going beyond traditional social activities and services. It will be used to […]