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 […]
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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. […]
Adventure trail opened at Hörðuvellir
A new agility course has been set up at Hörðuvellir and the course, which has been steadily being built over the last few days and weeks, is now ready for all kinds of training and competitions. The course has 11 stations, including a start and finish line, and features a net obstacle, a pipe obstacle, a monkey bars obstacle, a tyre obstacle, a rope tower, a jump obstacle, a stone obstacle, a sack obstacle and […]
Let's show some responsibility... even when swimming in the good weather.
In light of recent events, it is worth emphasising, especially now that the sun is shining brightly, that the swimming pools of Hafnarfjörður are still open with restrictions and the 2-metre rule between individuals is in effect in all areas within the pools; in swimming pools, hot tubs, changing rooms and everywhere people gather. Ásvallalaug and Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar are open around […]
An exhibition about co-operative houses in Hafnarfjörður
The photography exhibition '30 Co-operative Houses in Hafnarfjörður' is currently on display on the site of the former Kaupfélag Hafnfirðinga – between the Fjarðar and Penninn shopping centres. The photographs on display are mainly of the buildings where co-operative activities have taken place, but the exhibition also tells the story of co-operation in the town. The trade union Hlíf was an important player in this activity […]
Primary school starts on 25 August | Back to school autumn 2020
<> Formal school for pupils in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools begins on Tuesday, 25th August. Around 4,300 children from Hafnarfjörður will be starting school this autumn, of whom about 4,000 will be in the town's primary schools, and nearly 400 of those are starting Year 1. Eleven primary schools operate in the town, nine run by the municipality and in addition […]
The students in the innovation studio
Summer jobs for students and entrepreneurs increased in Hafnarfjörður between the spring and autumn terms, particularly among those aged 18 and over. This is a summer employment initiative by the City of Hafnarfjörður, in response to the current economic situation, in collaboration with the Employment Office. Part of this group settled into an innovation studio at the Learning Centre by the Stream and carried out a variety of enjoyable summer jobs, such as at […]
Vote for your favourite – The 2020 Beauty Contest
The deadline for nominations is 19 August! Now is the last chance to submit nominations for the 2020 Tidy-Up Competition. At the start of the summer, the City of Hafnarfjörður announced a call for nominations from residents and other interested parties for awards for beautiful and well-maintained gardens, streets and open spaces or institutional grounds in Hafnarfjörður. Selection for the awards is based solely on […]
Dream of self-sufficient living becomes a reality
First residents move into new residential development at Arnarhrauni. The first two residents in the new residential development at Arnarhrauni 50 in Hafnarfjörður have moved in. The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, the Chair of the Family Council and the Director of the Family and Child Welfare Department paid a visit while the move was underway and sincerely congratulated the new residents on their beautiful new homes. Both residents are […]