Submit your feedback easily. A 2019 review of the administration of Hafnarfjörður municipality made it clear that there was a need for a more accessible feedback portal where residents could submit suggestions to the council, ensuring they followed a clear process. Now, such a feedback portal has been launched, where residents can submit any kind of feedback […]
For the first time in Icelandic history, a lockdown was imposed at midnight last Sunday for 4 weeks, which has a wide-ranging impact on society. In major projects such as this, the emergency management of the municipalities is tested, operating from a plan developed in accordance with the phased approach and recommendations of civil protection authorities. The emergency management team of Hafnarfjörður is currently meeting daily and is […]
52 health-promoting ideas from Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður At the end of 2017, all households in Hafnarfjörður received a health-promoting deck of cards as a gift from the Healthy City of Hafnarfjörður. The cards are not just ordinary playing cards; they are packed with ideas for activities, togetherness and exercise for the whole family, all year round. Play the cards and get ideas for activities at the same time. Hafnarfjörður is […]
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður invites tenders for the project: Vallaræsi – earthworks and pipelay. The project consists of the construction of a new culvert, Vallaræsi, including associated excavation, rock cutting, backfilling and finishing. The main quantities are: Excavation for pipes 26,000 m³ Rock cutting 24,500 m³ Laying of sewer pipes 1,900 m Backfilling 25,500 m Asphalt surfacing 1,400 m The tender documents can be obtained on a USB stick from the Environmental and […]
The museums of the City of Hafnarfjörður, the Hafnarfjörður Library, the Folk Museum and Hafnarborg are maintaining their normal opening hours despite the ban on gatherings, but scheduled events, such as guided tours and art workshops, have been cancelled or postponed while the ban is in effect. At Hafnarborg, ongoing exhibitions have been extended. As before, every effort will be made to give all visitors a warm welcome, but at the same time […]
A presentation meeting for the planning statement regarding the amendment to the 2013–2025 Master Plan for Hafnarfjörður, Area IB2, Hraun-vestur (Gjótur), will be held at Norðurhellu 2 on Thursday, 19 March 2020 from 17:00 to 18:00. In light of the current situation, the meeting will be streamed live on the City of Hafnarfjörður's website and Facebook page, and attendees are encouraged to watch the stream rather than attend in person. Live broadcast […]
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for the repair and renovation of windows on houses facing busy roads. Further information is available from the Hafnarfjörður Service Centre, Strandgata 6, on telephone 585-5500 and on the municipality's website. Information about the noise action plan for Hafnarfjörður for 2018-2023 can be found here. Applications are made via MY PAGES. The application deadline is 1 May […]
On Thursday, 19 March, from 9:30 am to 4 pm, a contractor will close traffic on Strandgata south of Reykjanesbraut due to works on the dualling of Reykjanesbraut in Hafnarfjörður. Diversions for motorists are via the Krýsuvíkur junction and Kaldárselsveg, but the route remains open to pedestrians. Information on the Reykjanesbraut dualling. The completion of the dualling of the Reykjanesbraut through Hafnarfjörður is now in sight. Construction is […]
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 18th March. The formal meeting will begin at 14:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The agenda for the meeting can be accessed here. The meeting can be watched live here.
Swimming pools in Hafnarfjörður will remain open during the lockdown. Saunas and steam rooms will be closed, but the water slides and hot tubs will remain open, and guests are asked to observe the two-metre rule which is currently in effect. The recommendations of the Civil Protection Authority regarding crowd limits will be followed, but the number of lockers in use must be reduced due to social distancing rules. Furthermore, […]
