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 […]
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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 […]
Development of Hafnarfjörður's education strategy 2020-2030
In recent months, a working group has been working on the procedures for developing Hafnarfjörður's education strategy, and the Education Committee has approved that work on the strategy itself begin this autumn. Hafnarfjörður's education strategy is to be in harmony with the current laws and regulations governing learning, teaching, leisure activities, and the general well-being and development of children and young people […]
The Lighthouse – a new podcast from the City of Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður is introducing 'Vitann', a new podcast from the municipality. This is a pilot project and an exciting new way of providing information to residents and all those interested in the municipality, its topics, projects and services. The municipality has grown significantly in recent months, with residents of all ages having diverse interests and using different channels to obtain information. The podcast […]
Hrafnista emerged victorious
Representatives of the Hafnarfjörður town council competed against the residents of Hrafnista in the annual putting competition, which took place today. A travelling trophy was up for grabs, and the residents defeated the town councillors, just like in previous years. A fun tradition has developed in recent years of holding a putt-putt tournament at Hrafnista in Hafnarfjörður, where the Hafnarfjörður town council and the mayor have gone head-to-head […]
Lava Field West – Gíjar. Deadline for comments extended
The Planning and Building Committee has agreed to extend the deadline for comments on the Hraun West detailed plan. A letter to this effect has been sent to interested parties. The attention of interested parties and neighbours is drawn to this, and those who believe they have an interest are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the proposal. It has been decided to extend the notice period for the proposal and will be […]
Education and support in grief counselling
The Bereavement Centre and the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður have entered into a three-year partnership agreement which includes, among other things, the Bereavement Centre being provided with premises in the new Wellbeing Centre in St. Jó in return for providing education in the field of grief counselling for the town's primary schools and institutions, while the service will be accessible to residents and others at the best […]
Information sessions for parents on the importance of language development
The City of Hafnarfjörður provides education for parents of young children with the aim of raising parents' awareness of the importance of language development. Numerous studies have shown that by stimulating language development, it is possible to strengthen the foundational elements of literacy and support good academic achievement. This project is part of Hafnarfjörður's literacy strategy and is carried out in close collaboration with the Hafnarfjörður Public Library and […]