Disc golf is the ideal sport for all ages and for the whole family. The disc golf course at Víðistaðatún has now become a proper year-round competition course. A six-hole course was set up in the summer of 2014 and in 2020 the course was expanded to nine holes and work was carried out to install all-weather tees on all holes under the guidance and in close cooperation with […]
The 2020 Hafnarfjörður Parents' Council Encouragement Awards were presented at twelve locations this morning. The awards were received by teachers and staff of Hafnarfjörður's primary schools, and the Education and Public Health Department of the City of Hafnarfjörður also received an award for its excellent work during the pandemic. Due to social distancing restrictions, the awards ceremony was held in a slightly different format. Great joy and gratitude for the recognition The primary schools in Hafnarfjörður are Barnaskóli […]
We listen to and follow the advice of the Civil Defence. In light of the seismic activity and the discussion about the possibility of an eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula, it is appropriate to inform residents of the following. The municipality's emergency management team is on duty and is working in close cooperation with the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Authority for the Capital Region, which is currently, in collaboration with the country's leading experts from a wide range of fields, analysing data, […]
Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for the repair and replacement of windows on houses facing busy roads. The deadline for applications is 3rd. May 2021 and applications are submitted electronically via My Pages or here: Action Plan against Noise in Hafnarfjörður 2018–2023. The preparation of an action plan against noise is part of the European Union's Directive on Environmental Noise (2002/49/EC), which was implemented […]
The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting today the appointment of Sigurður Nordal as Director of the Directorate of Administration. In 2020, Sigurður worked temporarily providing consultancy and assistance to the administration of Hafnarfjörður, where he worked on, amongst other things, important financial analyses and reviews. Sigurður will start his new role in March. Sigurður Nordal is the new Director of the Administration Department for the City of Hafnarfjörður Sigurður Nordal takes […]
During an earthquake swarm like the one currently affecting the Reykjanes Peninsula and having an impact across the southwest of the country, it is not unusual to experience psychological symptoms and changes in one's well-being. It is uncomfortable to feel powerless in the face of nature. Most importantly, find ways to stay calm and listen to the advice from the civil defence authorities. Let us remind ourselves […]
The Icelandic Olympic and Sports Association (ÍSÍ) and the Icelandic Youth Federation (UMFÍ) would like to draw attention to a booklet, first published in 2019 and republished in 2021, on the benefits of taking part in sports with a sports club. The aim of the booklet is to better reach parents of children and young people of foreign origin and to educate them about the benefits for children and young people […]
It is important to remain calm and follow the advice of the civil defence. A fairly strong earthquake swarm has been occurring in the Reykjanes Peninsula over the past week. For this reason, the public is urged to familiarise themselves with earthquake safety and preparedness so that as many people as possible, and ideally everyone, are aware of the correct response. The National Police Commissioner, in consultation with the Police Commissioner […]
A thrilling final of the 'Do You Know the Answer?' primary school quiz took place at Bæjarbíó last week, where teams from Áslandskóli and Víðistaðaskóli competed for the top two spots. The competition has so far been held online, but the final took place at Bæjarbíó, and it is safe to say that the level of excitement was high and the competition fierce. The Víðistaðaskóli team came out on top.
Ideas are sought for the programme of Bright Days, which will be held from 21st to 25th April in connection with the first day of summer, as in previous years. This time, a special emphasis will be placed on youth culture, and children and young people will be encouraged to take an active part. Bjartir dagar is a cultural festival that reflects all the diverse cultural activities that take place in […]
