The junior brass band has grown to 35 children. Changes made in the second year of the preparatory course at Hafnarfjörður Music School in autumn 2019 have resulted in a significant increase in enrolment in the school's wind section upon completion of the preparatory course. The preparatory school was changed into a wind pre-course where students learn to play a wind instrument in small groups instead of the traditional recorder teaching, both on the premises […]
Hamarinn Youth Centre in Hafnarfjörður received the Samfés Encouragement Award for its project, “Is There Something on Your Mind?', which is about providing young people from Hafnarfjörður with support and connecting them with counsellors from Bergið headspace, Samtökin 78, and the psychological services. Six projects were chosen from a large number of excellent projects and nominations. The Hamar's project was one of them and the project is considered to be […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
