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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
