The City of Hafnarfjörður's customer service, cultural institutions, primary schools, nurseries and swimming pools will be open over the festive period as follows: Customer Service and Service Centre Customer Service Service Centre 24 December Closed Closed 25 December Closed Closed 26 December Closed Closed 27. December Closed Closed 28 December 08:00–16:00 07:30–16:50 29 December 08:00–16:00 07:30–16:50 30 December 08:00–16:00 07:30–16:50 31 December Closed Closed […]
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Well-being, health and exercise
At the Hamravellir health nursery in the Valla district, there are four groups and up to 84 pupils. The school was founded in 2008, but on 1 July this summer, the City of Hafnarfjörður took over its operation from Skólar ehf. Following these changes, the position of nursery school headteacher became vacant, and Hildur Arnar Kristjánsdóttir was appointed on 1 August. She was already familiar with the school, as she had been […]
There are opportunities in looking at a child's day as a whole.
Engidalsskóli, situated at Breiðvang, is nestled in the lava field of Hafnarfjörður, surrounded by diverse nature. The school, which is a primary school, has around 190 pupils in years 1 to 6, as well as the after-school club, Álfakot. The school regained its independence this autumn after being part of Víðistaðaskóli for 10 years. The headteacher, Margrét Halldórsdóttir, is from Bolungarvík and previously worked as a department head […]
First youth centre to receive Green Flag certification
The Hamar Youth Centre recently received the Green Flag certification from Landvernd, becoming the first youth centre in the country to receive such a mark of quality. In the autumn of 2019, the Hamar's environmental committee applied to become a Green Flag Youth Centre with Landvernd. At the same time, the youth centre set itself ambitious goals and has organised a number of events and meetings focusing on environmental issues, as its stated aim is […]
Best decorated houses in Hafnarfjörður 2020
At the weekend, awards were presented for the best-decorated houses and the best-decorated street in Hafnarfjörður. At the beginning of December, residents of Hafnarfjörður and other interested parties were encouraged to put on their big Christmas glasses and send in a tip about the house in Hafnarfjörður that they think stands out in this year's Christmas decorations. Guðbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir, chair of the Culture and Tourism Committee, visited the prize-winners […]
Thank you, Lions Club Ásbjörn!
The Lions Club Ásbjörn visited the home at Steinahlíð at the end of November and presented the residents and staff with 200,000 kr. for household purchases. The home is now adorned with a new coffee machine, a new television and a coffee table, and it is safe to say that the residents are absolutely delighted with the gift. The Lions Club Ásbjörn, which was founded in 1973, works on charitable projects in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, and on international Lions Club projects […]
A gift from Áslandsskóli to the Mother's Support Committee
For the past fourteen years, the school community at Áslandsskóli has supported the Mother's Pension Committee of Hafnarfjörður with donations at Christmas. Ásta Eyjólfsdóttir, the committee's chairwoman, visited Áslandsskóli this morning and formally accepted the donation from the head teacher, Leifur S. Garðarsson. Pupils in the school's Year 5 class were present and were given information, among other things, about what happens to the funds that are raised. This year […]
Come for a swim in Advent and over the Christmas period.
Everyone should make it to the Christmas swim – opening hours extended over the Christmas period! The Christmas swim is a great opportunity for togetherness, and the swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður are well-suited to the needs of all community groups, as they are all different. There are three swimming pools, and each has its own unique character and charm. Thus, the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool is characterised by its history and tranquil atmosphere, Ásvallalaug by its family-friendly environment and […]
Hafnarfjörður's budget approved
The budget for the City of Hafnarfjörður was presented for its second reading and approved at a meeting of the City Council of Hafnarfjörður today, Wednesday, 16 December. The budget covers the coming year, as well as a three-year plan for 2022-2024. The projected operating deficit for the municipality's Sections A and B amounts to 1,221 million króna in 2021. Operating cash flow is projected to be 5.5% […]
Who has the best-decorated house? The deadline is today!
The deadline for nominations for the best decorated Christmas house in Hafnarfjörður expires today, but suggestions can be sent to jolathorp@hafnarfjordur.is until 15 December. In November, residents of Hafnarfjörður and friends of the town were encouraged to put on their big Christmas glasses and submit suggestions for the houses in Hafnarfjörður that stand out in the Christmas decorations this […]