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 […]
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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 […]
Gratitude and enjoyment bring success.
Anton Sveinn McKee of SH was voted Hafnarfjörður's Sportsman of the Year 2019 and also the 4th best in the country. The local newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, spoke with Anton, who is extremely grateful and has set himself important goals. „This is, first and foremost, a tremendous honour. After having sacrificed a lot to get to the place I am at today […]
Yellow warning from 4pm today – message for parents
ICELAND: A yellow warning is in effect for the capital region, and parents and guardians are asked to accompany children to school tomorrow, Tuesday 14 January. This applies to children under the age of 12. ENGLISH A yellow weather alert is in place for the greater Reykjavík area. Parents and guardians of children under 12 years of age are […]
Sörli's Event Area at Kaldárselsveg
Proposal for an amendment to the detailed plan for the Sörli Riding Club's activities area at Kaldárselsveg. The Hafnarfjörður Town Council hereby announces a proposal for an amendment to the detailed plan for the activities area of the Sörli Riding Club in Hafnarfjörður, pursuant to 1st paragraph of Article 43 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The proposal provides for a change to the building envelope of the riding arena, the addition of plots for smaller stables at Fluguskeið and Kaplaskeið, and changes to plot sizes […]
We must reach all children.
Geir Bjarnason, the Sports and Leisure Officer for the City of Hafnarfjörður, has a varied and rewarding role. He has been working in youth affairs in the town since 1988 and not only knows them better than anyone, but his sincere interest in the welfare of children and teenagers shines through in everything he does in his job. The town newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, spoke with Geir. Geir's remit spans […]