The City of Hafnarfjörður's new English website has gone live. The website is largely a replica of the council's Icelandic site, which underwent a substantive content review at the same time. All key information on the council's services for community groups of all ages, schools, social support, the environment and transport has been translated into English, and in the coming days it will be possible to […]
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Health promotion is desirable
Five years ago, the town of Hafnarfjörður became a health-promoting community. In the national curriculum published in 2011, health and well-being are among the core elements of education. Through it, the schools gained access to a representative from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, who provides advice and even feedback, as well as the opportunity to work purposefully to use these tools to facilitate the process. Today […]
Want increased participation from residents of foreign origin
Around 13% of the residents of Hafnarfjörður are of foreign origin, of whom Poles are the largest group, as is the case in most parts of the country. They are followed by Lithuanians, Latvians, Romanians and Portuguese. In 2019, 114 immigrants in Hafnarfjörður were aged 67 and over, and this is a group that is often forgotten in the discussion. The municipality of Hafnarfjörður has in recent […]
Registration for the after-school shuttle service
The Hafnarfjörður leisure bus will resume its service on Monday 31 August, and all children in Years 1–4 are invited to travel to training sessions starting at 3 pm and 4 pm. More detailed information about departure times and locations from each school will be provided by the individual schools. The bus will run every weekday […]
Facilities for learning and reading
Are you aged 16-25 and need a place to study at the start of the winter? Given that the country's secondary schools will be teaching most of their academic subjects online, at least for the time being, the staff of the youth centre Hamarinn at 14 Suðurgata have decided to offer a study facility. It is worth noting that Hamarinn […]
Earthquake response – in light of recent events
In light of the recent earthquakes, the City of Hafnarfjörður would like to encourage the residents of Hafnarfjörður and friends of the city to familiarise themselves with the correct procedure in the event of an earthquake. In light of the earthquakes in recent weeks, and especially over the past week, it is important that everyone is aware of the correct response should further seismic activity occur in the coming days, weeks, months or years. On the Met Office website there is always […]
A new and simpler Strætó route network in Hafnarfjörður
Attention residents, students, staff and other bus users, present and future! A new and simpler bus network in Hafnarfjörður came into effect earlier this summer when routes 19 and the extended route 21 replaced routes 22, 33, 34, 43 and 44, which ceased running. These changes streamline the Strætó routes in Hafnarfjörður in line […]
Personal protective equipment: the cornerstone
Attached is a publication from the Chief Medical Officer on his website regarding the 2-metre rule: An explanation from the Chief Medical Officer on the social distancing restrictions for COVID-19. Individual infection prevention is the cornerstone of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Personal infection prevention includes hand washing, hand sanitising, measures to reduce transmission when coughing and sneezing, the use of personal protective equipment and social distancing, often referred to as two […]
New announcement on restrictions on gatherings – minor changes
A new order from the Secretary of State for Health on restrictions on gatherings due to the pandemic will come into force on 28 August and will remain in force until 10 September. Minor changes will be made to the restrictions currently in force, in line with the recommendations made by the Director of Public Health to the Minister of Health in the attached memorandum. The changes that will be made are detailed here […]
Record participation in the town hall staff golf tournament
The Hafnarfjörður municipal staff golf tournament was held in fine weather the other day. Nearly 60 employees from various municipal departments signed up to play and gave it their all. It was a traditional stableford competition with handicap and a stroke play competition for the golf champion. Nearest the pin prizes were awarded on the 4th, 6th, 10th and 16th holes of Hvaleyrarvöllur and on the 6th hole of Sveinskotsvöllur. […]