The Civil Defence Division of the National Commissioner of Police reminds people of how to react and protect themselves against earthquakes, as well as what to do afterwards. You can read more at almannavarnir.is. Furniture: Secure cupboards, shelves and heavy items to the floor or a wall. Always keep the castors on furniture locked in place. If the castors do not have a lock, fit a frame around them […]
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Covid-19 – crowd limit to be 50 people from 24 February
General crowd limits will be 50 people under new rules on gathering restrictions which come into effect on 24 February. A maximum of 200 customers will be permitted in shops, museums, churches and at certain events. Swimming pools and ski areas will be allowed to accommodate 75% of their maximum capacity. The same applies to health and […]
Covid-19 – Easing of restrictions on school activities from 24 February
Generally, the maximum permitted number of students will be 150 in each room and mixing between bubbles will be permitted at all school levels, including universities. The rule on proximity will be 1 metre instead of two, and this will apply equally to students and staff. Masks will only need to be worn if it is not possible to maintain the 1-metre rule. At all other school levels […]
Free swimming during the winter holiday
Swimming is free in Hafnarfjörður during the primary school winter break on 22-23 February: Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug, Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. Let's take the opportunity – have fun swimming together! You can follow the number of visitors in the swimming pools in real time here. Have a happy and enjoyable half-term!
Winter holiday in Hafnarfjörður
There are half-term holidays in the Hafnarfjörður primary schools on Monday and Tuesday, 22nd-23rd February, and elsewhere in the country, with a joint planning day on 24th February. To mark the occasion, there is, for example, free swimming for children and adults on these days at Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug and Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. The Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður invites children and their families to take part in a fun bingo game during the winter break, where […]
Heiðdís receives the MsH 2021 Encouragement Award
The Marketing Office of Hafnarfjörður's Encouragement Awards were presented for the fifth time yesterday at a festive but low-key ceremony in Hafnarborg. Heiðdís Helgadóttir received the encouragement award this time, specifically for the Art Mini-School. See the announcement and more photos on the Marketing Office of Hafnarfjörður's website. At the ceremony, awards were also presented to four individuals for their work in strengthening the business community and town atmosphere in Hafnarfjörður. […]
Registration for nursery children for the 2021 summer holiday
From the summer of 2021, Hafnarfjörður's nurseries will be open all year round. The aim of the summer opening is to meet the wishes of parents and to increase the possibility of parents being able to be on holiday at the same time as their children. The summer holiday period for nursery children is from 15 May to 15 September each year. Children born in 2015 who are going […]
Information on COVID-19 vaccination
Detailed information about Covid-19 vaccinations and vaccination statistics can be found on the website covid.is or here. This information page on Covid.is is subject to change as new information becomes available regarding the effectiveness and delivery of vaccines and the administration of vaccinations. It is best to get all information from covid.is. Frequently asked questions and answers can be found here: Vaccination […]
Ash Wednesday in Hafnarfjörður 2021
Civil Defence, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and Home and School, recently issued guidance regarding Ash Wednesday, with ideas for a good, joyful, yet different Ash Wednesday during the pandemic. Clearly, far fewer shops and workplaces will be welcoming singing children this year than has been the case. Reduced school day and Ash Wednesday celebrations within the schools Ash Wednesday in Hafnarfjörður […]
Vitamin G: Free swimming on 17 February
An extra dose of Vitamin G on Wednesday 17 February: free swimming all over the country! The City of Hafnarfjörður is inviting everyone for a swim to give Hafnarfjörður residents and friends of the city a dose of Vitamin G. On Wednesday 17 February, municipalities across the country are offering free swimming as an extra dose of today's vitamin G, which is „Move daily“. Going for a swim, doing 100 metres or simply letting the fatigue wash away […]