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 […]
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 […]
<> 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 […]
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 […]
