Due to asphalting works on the southbound carriageway of the Reykjanes Highway between the Strandgata Bridge and the Krýsuvíkur junction today, traffic from Keflavík to Reykjavík will be diverted via the Krýsuvíkur junction and Ásbraut. Traffic from Reykjavík to Keflavík will be diverted via the Krýsuvíkur junction. Delays are expected on the Reykjanesbraut between the Strandgata Bridge and the Krýsuvíkur junction between 16:00 and 18:00. […]
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Sold out at the Hafnarfjörður preview of Grandma Hófí
The Hafnarfjörður premiere of the film 'Ömmu Hófí' at Bæjarbíó this evening was a sell-out. Given that the film was shot almost entirely in Hafnarfjörður, the City of Hafnarfjörður, in collaboration with Bæjarbíó and the film's producers, decided to invite those who took part in its production in Hafnarfjörður; companies and individuals, as well as the town council, staff of the City of Hafnarfjörður and […]
Activities in the innovation studio are off to a good start.
Summer jobs for students and entrepreneurs between courses, aged 18 and over, were greatly increased this summer, and part of the group has settled into an innovation studio at the Learning Centre by the Stream. This is a summer employment initiative by the City of Hafnarfjörður in response to the current economic situation, in collaboration with the Employment Service. The local newspaper Hafnfirðingur spoke to Ida Jensdóttir, project manager in the City of Hafnarfjörður's human resources team. The group which […]
Austurgatan with a historical sign and historical walk in Wappin
A new historical plaque, summarising the history of East Street in Hafnarfjörður, was unveiled at a small but pleasant ceremony on our Icelandic national day, 17th June. At the same time, a new and interesting historical walking tour of East Street was launched. The Austurgata Festival would have celebrated its 10th anniversary on 17 June, but due to social distancing restrictions, the festival was postponed until 2021. The information board, which stands […]
The game of make-believe is great fun.
The City of Hafnarfjörður is currently running its annual search for nominations for awards for the tidiness and beauty of gardens, streets, open spaces and plots in Hafnarfjörður. Awards are given for the most beautiful garden, the most beautiful street, and the tidiest institutional plot or business premises. Submit a nomination for the Tidy Town Awards – nominate the one you think is best The local paper, Hafnfirðingur, recently spoke with […]
Joint litter-pick day for the work schools
The Hafnarfjörður Work School and the Kópavogur Work School are joining forces to hold a joint litter-picking day. On Tuesday, 7th July, the Hafnarfjörður Work School, in partnership with the Kópavogur Work School, will hold a joint litter-picking day. The children from both work schools are then going to go out to pick up rubbish, or 'plogging' as it's called. Hundreds of pupils from the Hafnarfjörður Work School will be seen all over the town […]
Electronic delivery of payment slips – a new arrangement
From 1 August, all payment slips from the City of Hafnarfjörður will be published electronically only. The slips will be available under 'net yfirlit / rafrænar skýrslur' (online statement / electronic documents) in your online banking. As soon as the slips are published, a charge will be created in your online banking. From 1 August, the City of Hafnarfjörður will move all municipal payment slips to an electronic format and will therefore cease printing invoices. First and foremost, the decision is taken […]
A gift for you
All individuals aged 18 and over have received a Travel Gift worth 5,000 kr from the government. The gift is part of a measure to support Icelandic tourism in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, thereby boosting the industry and encouraging the nation's residents to enjoy themselves while travelling around the country. First, the Travel Gift must be claimed with […]
Guidelines for visits due to Covid-19
To ensure the utmost safety and in light of the situation that has arisen due to local transmission and a potential outbreak in the capital region, the City of Hafnarfjörður has decided to issue guidance on visits to residential care flats for the elderly, in care homes and residential units for disabled people, specifically to protect our most vulnerable groups. People who have been abroad MUST NOT […]
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 […]