Due to maintenance work by the Hafnarfjörður Waterworks, low water pressure is expected on the evening of Tuesday, 10 September. Full pressure is expected to be restored to the system by Wednesday morning. Residents are advised not to use appliances that are sensitive to low pressure, such as washing machines and dishwashers. Apologies are offered for any inconvenience this may cause.
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The tidiest plots and gardens
Hafnarfjörður Cemeteries received the 2019 Tidiness Award, which was presented at a ceremony at the Þöll Nursery. Six private homeowners received awards for their beautiful and well-maintained gardens, and the block of flats at Skipalón received a special commendation for its tidy access and visitor facilities, beautiful planting, and a play area that blends well with the residential area. A number of tips were received […]
Status and next steps in the city centre plan
Until 20 September 2019, residents and other interested parties have the opportunity to submit comments and additions to the draft report from the working group on the planning of Hafnarfjörður's town centre. It is important to note that the drawings currently available are not part of the working group's work or proposals. They need to be worked on […]
Hafnarborg's Autumn Exhibition 2020 – Proposals invited
As in previous years, curators are given the opportunity to submit proposals for next year's autumn exhibition at Hafnarborg. The autumn exhibition series began in 2011, and nine exhibitions have since been held in the series. This year's Hafnarborg autumn exhibition, Allt á sama tíma, which opened on 30 August, was selected in the same way, from the proposals that […]
Empower our young people – a partnership with Dale Carnegie
The City of Hafnarfjörður has entered into an agreement with the company Dale Carnegie for a course for 13-15-year-olds in Hafnarfjörður. The agreement provides a 30,000 króna discount on the course fee, and it is also possible to use a leisure allowance towards the payment. Is your child ready for the autumn? Dale Carnegie offers, among other things, courses for young people […]
Opening ceremony and open house at the new St. Jó's Wellbeing Centre
In recent months, life has been returning to the old St. Joseph's Hospital premises in Hafnarfjörður. Today, on its 93rd anniversary, the building was formally opened as a well-being centre and will house businesses based on the centre's values, focusing on health, community and creativity. Fifteen companies already have premises in the centre […]
Leisure grants increase
The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting yesterday to increase the leisure allowance for children in Hafnarfjörður by 500 krónur per month, from 4,000 krónur to 4,500 krónur, as part of enhanced services for families in Hafnarfjörður. The leisure allowance now amounts to 54,000 krónur per year per child. Iceland has gained a good reputation in neighbouring countries for the high participation of children and […]
Creative intergenerational collaboration: Reusable bags instead of plastic bags
Around 150 canvas bags have been sewn in a collaborative project between Hrafnista and the Norðurberg nursery school, „Bag-free Hafnarfjörður“, which has been running for one school year. This beautiful initiative is part of implementing the environmental and resource policy of Hafnarfjörður. A formal handover of the tote bags took place in the Hrafnista assembly hall today. Another step towards a plastic-free Hafnarfjörður. Students, staff and parents […]
Walk to School has begun!
The Icelandic Olympic and Sports Association, together with its partners, launched the 'Walk to School' project for the thirteenth time on Wednesday, 4th September. Last year, millions of children from over 40 countries across the globe took part in Walk to School in one way or another. Here in Iceland, participation has grown steadily over the years and the first […]
Town Council Meeting, 4 September
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 4th September. The formal meeting will begin at 14:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The agenda can be accessed here. The meeting can be watched live here.