Preparations are well advanced for the installation of an outdoor education centre below the scout hall at Víðistaðatún, for nature-related projects in collaboration with the primary schools in Hafnarfjörður. The centre's facilities already contain various tools and equipment that will be available for use in both play and teaching. The local newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, met one of the project's coordinators, Guðrún Snorradóttir, a special needs teacher at Hraunvallaskóli. […]
School operations in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools after the Easter holidays until 15 April. A new regulation on primary school operations was issued just before the Easter holidays, which will be in effect until 15 April. Primary school activities will resume on the Tuesday after the Easter holidays, as in a normal school year. However, teaching will not begin until the third lesson, or at 10 a.m. on that day. School activities are […]
On-site learning may resume at all school levels after the Easter holidays with certain restrictions, in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer. The accompanying regulation by the Minister of Health on the restriction of school activities was drawn up in consultation with the Minister for Education- and the Ministry of Culture, and essentially follows the orange colour in the colour-coded alert system for schools, which was introduced following extensive consultation with the school community […]
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 […]
The health town of Hafnarfjörður wishes residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður a happy Easter! On the Hafnarfjörður town website, you can find a whole alphabet of ideas for something exciting and fun for the whole family to do at home or in the local area over the coming weeks. There are numerous ideas for family-friendly activities to keep everyone busy […]
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 […]
