In autumn 2019, a new procedure will be introduced for the reception of primary school pupils of foreign origin in Hafnarfjörður, which involves conducting a baseline assessment for these pupils when they start school in the municipality. The assessment is based on the Swedish model and was translated and adapted with permission from the Swedish school authorities via the National Education Agency. Interview with […]
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The VITINN podcast – a new episode is now live!
The City of Hafnarfjörður recently launched its new podcast, Vitann. In the first episode of Vitann, Sigurjón Ólafsson, Director of the Service and Development Department, spoke with Björn Pétursson, the City's Curator of Cultural Heritage, about the Hafnarfjörður Museum of Cultural History. A second episode has now been released, a chat with Eva Michelsen, project manager for the St. Jó's Wellbeing Centre. It is planned to release a new episode weekly. In Vitaninn, interesting people are interviewed […]
South Bay Pool closed this weekend
The South Bay Pool complex will be closed over the weekend. Maintenance work, which has been ongoing all week, has been delayed, and the pool is scheduled to reopen on Monday, 23rd September. This includes all pools and changing rooms in the area. We thank you for your understanding and would like to point out that Ásvallalaugin is open all weekend. Friday from 6:30 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday […]
Study Support at Hafnarfjörður Library
The Red Cross's Learning Support at Hafnarfjörður Library is back in full swing after the summer holidays. The support is for all children in years 1-10 and takes place every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The aim is to support children in their studies. The Red Cross Homework Help project is a collaboration between the Hafnarfjörður Library and the Red Cross in Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær. The homework help is for […]
Plasticathon – an ideas workshop on solutions to the plastic problem
The Environmental Agency is hosting a Plasticathon on the 27th and 28th of September. The Plasticathon is an ideas workshop for those passionate about environmental issues and innovation, and everyone is welcome to sign up. Participants form teams and work together on solutions to the challenges the world faces regarding the overuse of plastic. During the Plastathon, participants […]
Draft report on city centre planning – deadline extended
The deadline for comments on the draft report from the working group on the planning of Hafnarfjörður's town centre has been extended until 4 October. The minutes from the public meeting on 17 September are available HERE. Until 4 October 2019, residents and other interested parties have the opportunity to submit comments and additions to the current draft report […]
Athletics Field at Hörðuvellir
At the meeting of the Environment and Operations Committee on 27 February 2019, it was agreed to present a proposal for a fitness trail and a public play area for younger children at Ásvallalaug. Comments were received and it was pointed out, among other things, that a fitness trail would be on the new school grounds of Skarðshlíðarskóli. Field moved to Hörðuvelli At a meeting of the Education Committee on 10 May, it was proposed that the field be […]
Applications open for the Christmas Village
Applications are now open for the Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður 2019. As before, the Christmas Village is looking to partner with individuals, organisations and businesses that have quality products at a good price and a diverse range of merchandise, with a promise of life and Christmas cheer in their stall. The Christmas Village will feature around 20 decorated modular houses which are 5.8 […]
Town Council Meeting, 18 September
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 18 September. 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.
South Bay Pool closed for maintenance work
The Sundurbær Pool complex will be closed from Monday, 16th September until Friday, 20th September for maintenance work. This includes all pools and changing rooms in the area. The Gym H gym in the pool will be open during this period. We thank you for your understanding and would like to point out that Ásvallalaug is open every day of the week, including weekends, and Sundhöll […]