Open house at Hafnarfjörður Free Church from 01:30. A very serious accident occurred in Hafnarfjörður at around 10 p.m. this evening when a vehicle drove off the Óseyrarbrú bridge and into the sea. According to the capital region police, a report of the accident was received at 21:07, and a large team of emergency responders went to the scene. The people in the car were taken to […]
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A time of fellowship and prayer at Hafnarfjarðarkirkja today at 4 p.m.
Due to the accident at Óseyrarbryggja in Hafnarfjörður last night, a time of fellowship and prayer will be held in Hafnarfjörður Church today, 18th January at 16:00. The priests of Ástjarnarkirkja, Hafnarfjarðarkirkja and the Fríkirkjan in Hafnarfjörður will be present, along with the Red Cross crisis team in Iceland. We would also like to remind you of the Red Cross helpline on 1717.
Yellow weather warning for heavy rain
Attention is drawn to the poor weather forecast, as strong southeasterly winds or a storm are predicted for the capital region this evening and night (Sunday morning), with heavy rain and milder weather. Significant melting, increased runoff and rises in rivers and streams can be expected. Severe icy conditions may form where it rains on a layer of ice or compacted snow. It is important that […]
Enrolment in primary school
Pupil Enrolment for Primary School 2020 Enrolment is now open for children starting Year 1 of primary school in Hafnarfjörður in the autumn of 2020. Applications are open until 1 February and it is the responsibility of parents/guardians to enrol children in the state school in the municipality where they are registered. The state schools of the City of Hafnarfjörður are […]
Enthralled by the work of youth centres and the empowerment of young people
A real team player has always been at the heart of the town – he has worked for the municipality for over thirty years and is a true Hafnarfjörður local. Geir Bjarnason, the Sports and Leisure Officer for the City of Hafnarfjörður, is the guest on this episode of the City of Hafnarfjörður's podcast, Vitan. In this episode, Geir discusses his life with the city over the past few decades. Geir is one of those employees who have more […]
Grants for events and cultural projects – Grants for events and cultural projects – Grants for events and cultural projects
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 online by 17 February 2020. Twice a year, the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the promotion of Hafnarfjörður's cultural life. The aim is […]
Snowboarding in the snow at Víðistaðatún
Dozens of children and teenagers were showing off their skills on snowboards – the local paper, Fjarðarfréttir, went to see the youngsters and watched them at training. See photos and the original story on the Fjarðarfréttir website. The Hafnarfjörður Skateboard Club was founded in 2012 but has since grown and thrived. Initially, the focus was mostly on skateboarding, but snowboarding was soon added, and now […]
Ongoing contract with the Gaflar Theatre
A special emphasis on theatre activities for young people and young audiences. The City of Hafnarfjörður and the Gaflar Theatre have entered into a continuing three-year agreement for the operation of a professional theatre in Hafnarfjörður with the aim of strengthening the cultural life in Hafnarfjörður and enriching the interest of Hafnarfjarðarbær residents in the performing arts and other art forms related to the stage. The plays of Gaflaraleikhúsið have received well-deserved attention […]
Property Tax 2020 – Assessment Notices Available
The 2020 property charge assessment notices are now available on MY PAGES at www.hafnarfjordur.is and at www.island.is. The assessment notices show the amounts for property tax, land lease, water, sewerage, and refuse collection charges. Also included are the property valuation and information about the owners and payers of the charges. Ten instalments throughout the year – due 30 days after the due date. There are ten instalment dates for property charges in Hafnarfjörður in 2020. The first […]
Positivity in training pays off.
Þórdís Eva Steinsdóttir, an athletics athlete from FH, was voted Hafnarfjörður's Sportswoman at the Hafnarfjörður Sports Festival, which took place on 27 December. She is aiming for many national team events in the coming years and says it is important to believe in yourself and trust your coach. After a good season, Þórdís said it was a great honour to be chosen as the sportswoman […]