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 […]
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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 […]
School activities: At least one metre distance between adults
Social distancing in school activities: At least one metre's distance between adults. Students and staff in further and higher education are required to maintain a distance of at least one metre from each other during school activities, instead of the two-metre rule that generally applies in society, in accordance with changes to the public health regulations introduced today. The same applies to adults […]
Applications for cultural grants
The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects, events and partnership agreements in the field of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 10 September. Twice a year, the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the enhancement of the local cultural life. The aim is to […]
An improved and smart search engine on hafnarfjordur.is
This spring, an improved and rather clever search engine was launched on the Hafnarfjörður municipality's website. Increasing residents' self-service through smart digital solutions is a clear objective in the city's service, and so a concerted effort is being made to continuously improve the city's website, including with new calculators. Key changes to the smart search engine Very fast, returns results in an extremely quick time. […]
Amended rules on restrictions come into force on 14 August
According to a new announcement by the Minister of Health on restrictions on gatherings due to the pandemic, which comes into effect on 14 August, the rules on social distancing will be relaxed in further and higher education institutions, as well as in sport. Otherwise, the general rule of a 2-metre distance will continue to apply. In situations where the nature of the activity requires closer proximity between individuals than two metres and in […]
Instructions for the use of protective masks
The website covid.is provides essential, up-to-date information about Covid-19. As of 31 July, the rule of keeping a 2-metre distance is in place again. In situations where it is not possible to maintain a two-metre distance, a face covering that covers the mouth and nose should be used. When it is possible to ensure a 2-metre distance between individuals, a […]