Since 2014, the City of Hafnarfjörður has been systematically working on the implementation of a development project concerning early intervention in language and literacy in Hafnarfjörður's nurseries. Norderberg Nursery School was the first nursery school in Hafnarfjörður to implement the project during the 2014-2016 school years and in the summer of 2017 published a handbook on early intervention in language stimulation for nursery school children and preparation for reading. Today […]
A Parkinson's Centre and a service centre for the Alzheimer's Association are to be established at the St. Jó. Centre for Quality of Life. At the autumn meeting of the Oddfellow Order's Charitable and Relief Fund in Iceland, it was agreed to grant both the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's associations funding for the development of a service centre and day care facility on the 3rd floor of the St. Jó. Centre for Quality of Life in Hafnarfjörður. Today, the Life Quality Centre is home to a creative community of individuals, charities and businesses that have […]
– people urged to conserve hot water See the notice on the Veitur website In light of the fact that the next few days are set to bring one of the worst cold snaps in the southwest corner of the country since 2013, Veitur has activated its contingency plan for the district heating system. That plan includes, among other things, encouraging people to use […].
The Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police and the Director of Public Health have issued guidelines for Christmas and New Year. All the latest information can be found at Covid.is What to bear in mind over the festive period regarding COVID-19 Advent has begun and preparations for the festivities are soon reaching their peak. There is a long-standing tradition of people coming together to enjoy each other's company and all […]
COVID-19: Public health measures remain unchanged until 9 December. See the announcement on the website of the Prime Minister's Office. The Minister of Health has decided to extend the current regulations on restrictions on gatherings and school activities unchanged until 9 December. This is in line with the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer, who advises against relaxing public health measures at this time due to the way the epidemic has developed in recent days. […]
Looking to the future with plans for a modern library. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved the proposals at its meeting on Wednesday to move the Hafnarfjörður Library from its current premises at Strandgata 1 to new premises at Strandgata 26.-30. A binding agreement will be signed between 220 Fjarðar and the City of Hafnarfjörður, based on the “220 Fjarðar' proposals to build up to […]
Since 2003, the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður, on Thorsplani, has captivated both the nation's residents and the tourists who have visited. The beautifully decorated houses in Hafnarfjörður have long been nationally renowned for a variety of exciting gifts, gourmet treats, handicrafts and design. The Christmas Village will be open every weekend during Advent from 1 pm to 6 pm, and this year's atmosphere is set to be particularly cosy […]
The Christmas Supplement for the Harbour City of Hafnarfjörður, the cosiest hometown in the capital region, is currently being delivered through the letterboxes of residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður in Garðabær and Kópavogur. The purpose of the Christmas magazine is to present the Christmas town of Hafnarfjörður to residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður as a cosy town that has everything to offer when it comes to experiences, shopping and services. In recent years, a number of new service providers […]
December is approaching and in Hafnarfjörður, the opening of the Christmas village marks the start of Advent, with the opening day being Saturday, 28th November. The townspeople have certainly taken up the challenge to decorate their homes and brighten the short days, and now Christmas is fast approaching. On St. Lucia's Day, prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated houses and the best-decorated street in Hafnarfjörður. Hellisgata […]
Hafnarfjörður's Budget for 2021 and 2022-2024. The proposal for the 2021 budget will be presented to the Hafnarfjörður Town Council today, Wednesday, 25 November. The projected operating deficit for the municipality's A and B sections amounts to 1,221 million króna in 2021. Operating cash flow is projected to be 5.51% of total revenues, or 1.7 billion króna. Like other municipalities, the City of Hafnarfjörður […]
