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 […]
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Town Council Meeting, 18 March
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 be open during the lockdown.
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, […]
Joint statement on the impact of COVID-19 on school activities
Icelandic society is now facing significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures have been taken that are unprecedented in the republic's history, which among other things concern the country's school system. Following a meeting on Saturday, 14th, of the Director of Public Health, a representative of the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities, the Association of Local Authorities in the Capital Region, the City of Reykjavík, and the Icelandic Teachers' Association, […]
On the operations of primary and nursery schools, sports and cultural affairs
A statement from the municipalities of the capital region on the operation of primary and nursery schools, sports and cultural facilities during the lockdown. Since Friday, the municipalities of the capital region have been working on the arrangements for school operations, and the activities of sports centres, swimming pools and cultural centres for the coming weeks, in accordance with the recommendations of the Director of Public Health and the government. Given that school operations will vary between municipalities and within […]
Operations have activated their response plans.
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has raised its preparedness level in line with the civil defence emergency level due to infections of the COVID-19 virus. Although the National Commissioner of Police, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, has lowered the civil contingency alert level from threat to emergency, the council's response plans are focused on maintaining school and cultural activities with restrictions, and ensuring the necessary operations and services. maintained […]
Hafnarborg wins the Icelandic Music Awards
The cultural centre Hafnarborg this week received the Icelandic Music Awards for Event of the Year (single concert) in the classical and contemporary music category, for the opening concert of the exhibition Hljóðana, which was part of the programme for Dark Music Days. Congratulations to Hafnarborg and the artists behind this unique concert and exhibition! Hafnarborg would like to thank percussionist Jennifer Torrence for her unforgettable interpretation of works by Tom Johnson and […]
New information page for Covid-19
A new website with good advice and information about COVID-19, referencing information from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and other trusted sources, has been launched. The web address is www.covid.is. The site is run by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and the Department of Civil Protection of the National Police Commissioner. Content is updated regularly on the site.
Traffic change – access to Ástorg closed
The contractor has closed the slip road from the Reykjanesbraut to Ástorg, south-west of the Strandgata bridge, due to roadworks. Diversion routes are via Krýsuvíkurveg and Ásbraut on the one hand, and Kaldárselsveg and Ásbraut on the other. This closure will remain in place until 31 May 2020.
Increased emphasis on responding by phone, chat and email
In light of the public health emergency currently in effect due to the COVID-19 virus, residents and other customers who have business with the service desk and service centre of the City of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to send an email to hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is, chat with staff via our website's live chat at www.hafnarfjordur.is or call 585-5500 to limit visits to our premises. We advise residents […]