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 […]
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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 […]
The Hammer receives the Samfés Encouragement Award
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 […]
Grant for day trips with unaccompanied young people
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 […]
Wind instrument tuition instead of recorder teaching
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 […]
Wildfire danger level
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 […]
The VITINN podcast – Bright days all summer long
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, […]
Exciting summer jobs for students – some examples
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 […]
Main streets in Hafnarfjörður pressure washed
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 […]