The Association of Municipalities in the Capital Region (SSH) recently received recognition for two Erasmus+ projects: „Support to Enhance Literacy and Integration of Multilingual/Bilingual Pupils in Primary Schools“ and „Professional Mentoring in Teaching and Integration of Multilingual/Bilingual Pupils in Primary Schools“. The projects were recognised for promoting equal opportunities, with the award given by Rannís and the National Erasmus+ Office. Training and development of […]
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Flats for rent in Skarðshlíð – deadline is 10 November
The purpose of the rental flats is to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to secure housing on a long-term tenancy. Hafnarfjörður Municipality, on behalf of Skarðshlíðar Housing Association, recently advertised available rental flats for application at Hádegisskarð 12 and 16 in Skarðshlíðar. Ten of the twelve flats will be allocated in accordance with the existing allocation rules and the provisions of the General Housing Act. The rent is around 2,500 kr. per […]
Icelandic Championships at Ásvallalaug – closed over the weekend
The Icelandic Championships in the 25-metre pool will take place at Ásvallalaug from 8-10 November 2019 in collaboration with the Sports Federation for the Disabled. The swimming club of Hafnarfjörður is organising the event. Ásvallalaug will be closed to other visitors while the competition is taking place. We would like to inform residents and friends of Hafnarfjörður that the Suðurbæjarlaug pool is open this weekend. From 6:30 am to 8 pm tomorrow, Friday, […]
Fault in the water supply distribution system
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.
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 […]
Docklands Master Plan – opportunity for comments
Drafts of the framework plan for Flensburg Harbour and the Fjord Area have now been available for about a month, after being presented for consultation around the public meeting on 15th October. A reminder that the deadline for submitting comments and ideas is Friday, 15th November. You can send an email to the following address: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is […]
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 […]
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 […]