Creative work for children and young people where arts, art, movement, joy and enjoyment are prioritised. A one-year agreement has been signed with the Hafnarfjörður School of Choreography for the organisation's creative work and services, which truly promotes the diversity that exists in leisure and recreation within the municipality. The School of Choreographic Arts offers organised dance classes and engages in collaboration […]
The television series What Can We Do? is a direct sequel to the television series What Have We Done?, which was broadcast on RÚV in 2019 and dealt with the state of the climate crisis. These short and concise programmes discuss a wide range of solutions to the climate crisis. The solutions are diverse, but they all have one thing in common: they make life on Earth even better. The programmes are […]
Important message from Civil Protection. The Easter holidays are approaching and no doubt some will travel abroad to visit loved ones. In these circumstances, it is important to be aware of the measures in place at the Icelandic border when returning home. Passengers must show proof of a negative PCR test […]
In the Hafnarfjörður town garden in Hellisgerði, there is a small, beautiful house that offers great potential and opportunities for the right person. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is seeking an operator for the house, which was built in 1905, is approximately 20 square metres in size and has toilet facilities. The house will be leased to the operator in its current condition and a one-year […]
A great opportunity for fitness for all interested – individuals and families. The Hafnarfjörður Family Gardens are open to all residents, and it is a fantastic opportunity for families and individuals in Hafnarfjörður to grow their own vegetables and tend to them this summer. The family gardens will be open at Víðistaðir and on Öldugata. The cost for one garden is kr. 1,541. […].
Hafnarfjörður warmly congratulates Hafnarborg and all the artists who received nominations for the 2021 Icelandic Music Awards in a wide range of categories. The city's artistic and cultural life is truly rich. See the announcement on the Hafnarborg website: Nominations for the 2021 Icelandic Music Awards. The City of Hafnarfjörður joins Hafnarborg in congratulating all those involved and wishes Guðrúnu Jóhönnu Ólafsdóttur and Francisco Javier […]
The Development Fund for Tourist Destinations recently allocated 16 million krónur to the continued development of Seltún in Krýsuvík. The grant is awarded to improve facilities, services and walking trails, as well as to enhance outdoor recreation in the area as a whole. This is a very active area of volcanic craters and boreholes, and this alone means that the walking trails need to be constantly maintained.
Aldís Arnardóttir has been appointed director of Hafnarborg. Aldís is well-versed in museum work as an independent art historian and curator, and has extensive experience and knowledge of art history and visual art. Aldís holds an MA in Art History from the University of Iceland and a BA in Art History and Cultural Studies from the same institution. Aldís will start at Hafnarborg on 1 May […]
Stricter lockdowns and restrictions due to Covid-19 Impact on the services of the City of Hafnarfjörður Due to outbreaks that have occurred this week, the Ministry of Health has issued a regulation with stricter measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The regulation came into effect at midnight. Important information can be found here: Covid.is Current public health regulations Current restrictions on gatherings from 25. […]
Use electronic channels for communication with the municipality at this time and minimise all data handovers. In light of the public health emergency level currently in effect due to the Covid-19 virus, residents and other customers who have business at the City of Hafnarfjörður's service centre at Strandgata 6 and the Hafnarfjörður service centre at Norðurhellu 2 are encouraged to use digital service channels. It is possible […]
