Due to a fault in the water supply distribution network, pressure fluctuations in the cold water supply are to be expected for an indefinite period. Repairs are underway, and information on the situation and next steps will be posted on the council's website and Facebook page as soon as it becomes available. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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A week-long focus on friendship
These days, Friendship Week is taking place in the primary schools of Hafnarfjörður, which each school organises in its own unique way. Friendship Week was introduced in connection with the Anti-Bullying Day on 8 November each year, which is dedicated to the fight against bullying. Primary schools in Hafnarfjörður wanted to take the fight against bullying a step further straight away and place a special emphasis on friendship for a whole week in […]
The year is 1949 – a birthday party for seventy-year-olds from Hafnarfjörður.
A pleasant tradition has developed of inviting all those Hafnarfjörður residents who turn 70 during the year to a reception at Hásölum. Almost 100 residents attended such a reception last Friday. There, the group was introduced to the services provided by the City of Hafnarfjörður for senior citizens, the diverse social activities of the Association of Senior Citizens in Hafnarfjörður, and also listened to interesting […]
Krýsuvíkurberg in Krýsuvík
A new detailed plan for Krýsuvíkurberg in Krýsuvík. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved it at its meeting on 30 October. October 2019 to advertise a new detailed plan for Krýsuvíkurberg in accordance with Article 41 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The detailed plan is bounded by the Suðurstrandarveg road to the south, the Hælsvíkurveg road, and Krýsuvíkurberg. Totalling 114 hectares. The draft detailed plan and statement will be on display at the Hafnarfjörður Service Centre 6 and […]
Filming has begun on the bittersweet comedy series.
Filming has begun on a new bittersweet comedy series starring Laddi. As previously mentioned, Hafnarfjörður will be the setting for Ladda's six-part series, and a filming crew will be travelling around the town this November. Filming will take place over the next 25 days, beginning today at the Suðurbæjarlaug. Gunnar […]
Trodding the young paths of art and culture
Ágústa Kristófersdóttir, director of Hafnarborg, is a great woman and a woman of all trades. She has often been seen with a hammer in hand and a tape measure around her neck while installing new exhibitions and other projects that her museum oversees or takes part in. A quarter of an hour later, she is in the role of host, welcoming visitors.
The Great Anniversary and the Consecration of the Giantess
Last weekend, major events took place in the sporting life of Hafnarfjörður. Not only did the Hafnarfjörður Badminton Club celebrate its 60th anniversary and gain the sports hall on Strandgata for its operations, but the Hafnarfjörður Gymnastics Club also celebrated its 90th anniversary and the formal opening of Skessan. The operations of sports clubs have changed a great deal in recent years, and the arrival of Skessan is part of […]
The situation at Sólvangur
A new and magnificent 60-bed care home at Sólvang in Hafnarfjörður was officially opened on the 17th of July. It has now been just over a month since the residents of the old Sólvang moved to the new one, and it seems they are very happy with their new home, as the facilities and services are exemplary and the views are beautiful. Sóltún […]
The Norwegian Association of Local Authorities visits Hafnarfjörður
A group from the Norwegian Association of Local Authorities, experts in health and welfare matters, visited Iceland on a fact-finding mission recently to learn about preventative projects run by Icelandic local authorities. The group visited Hafnarfjörður today and was given a presentation on the St. Jó. Wellbeing Centre, health promotion for older citizens, and BRÚNNI at the St. Jó. Wellbeing Centre. The group has been touring the greater capital area […]
Rental flats are rising rapidly at Hádegisskarð.
Twelve rental flats are currently being rapidly constructed on two plots of land at Hádegisskarð in Skarðshlíð. The first flat was put in place yesterday, and it is expected that all twelve will be in position by the end of the week. The City of Hafnarfjörður will receive the flats fully furnished in mid-November. These rental flats are intended to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to […]