The City of Hafnarfjörður and the Port of Hafnarfjörður recently received the Green Light from Orkusalan, which confirms and certifies that the municipality and the port use 100% renewable electricity in their operations, with origin guarantees in accordance with an international standard. This step and this certification are part of the municipality's green journey. One of the stated goals of the City of Hafnarfjörður is to be at the forefront of sustainability and environmental matters, […]
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Well done, Hafnarfjörður Summer School!
Staff at the Hafnarfjörður Work School, who have been at work since the beginning of June, are finishing their work this week. More senior workers in the town centre group, in groups with sports clubs and at the playground will continue to work for a while longer. The mayor took advantage of the good weather yesterday and visited several groups to learn more about their projects and work this summer […]
Power cut on the night of Thursday, 25th July
There will be a power cut across the HS Veitur supply area within the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður and part of the Municipality of Garðabær on the early hours of Thursday, 25th July. – PLEASE NOTE: Changed timing. There will be a power cut across the entire HS Veitur supply area in Hafnarfjörður and part of Garðabær in the early hours of Thursday, from 1:00 to 2:00. The power cut is necessary to bring the 132 kV HF1 high-voltage cable from Landsnet back into operation. This is […]
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The Icelandic nature, environment and playgrounds are the common property of all residents of Hafnarfjörður. A shared resource that we should enjoy whilst also taking good care of it. There have been reports of some regrettable anti-social behaviour, particularly on our beautiful Nordurbakki, especially at weekends. Please respect the local environment and residents, be considerate, and dispose of all rubbish in […]
Hafnarfjörður joins Grænni Byggð
Grænni Byggð is a collaborative platform for companies, institutions and local authorities that wish to promote sustainability in the built environment and environmentally friendly approaches to development. The City of Hafnarfjörður recently took the lead among Icelandic municipalities and is offering plots at a discount of up to 30%, provided that the development on the plots is environmentally certified. A progressive initiative that will hopefully encourage more […]
Six great places to visit in the centre of Hafnarfjörður
The Hafnarfjörður Museum of Local History is the town's museum of local history and photography. The museum has the important role of collecting and cataloguing, preserving, preventing damage to, and researching artefacts and relics related to the cultural history of the area, and presenting them to visitors and the public. The activities of the Museum of Local History are spread across six sites. On Strandstígur, there is a photographic exhibition that sheds light on the daily lives and history of the people who built the town […]
Come and experience Hafnarfjörður!
<img height="“1″" width="“1″" src="“https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=516144258555826&ev=PageView&noscript=1″/"> Hafnarfjörður is a unique town. It has adventure and a deep history at every turn, the town centre is full of life and the harbour area is charming. An interesting exhibition of eight contemporary photographers' perspectives on Hafnarfjörður is currently on display at Hafnarborg. In recent years, a diverse range of shops, restaurants and cafés has sprung up all over the town, which […]
Connecting a water pipe can cause low water pressure.
Updated at 9:00 on Tuesday, 23rd July – PLEASE NOTE: CHANGED TIME: From 18:00 instead of 20:00 Due to the connection of a new water main to the Reykjanesbraut, low pressure is expected in the Vallahverfi area and west of Strandgata from 18:00 on Tuesday, 23 July, and into the evening. Residents are advised not to run dishwashers or washing machines on […]
Tree growth beyond the property boundary
Could the vegetation on your property be a nuisance to others? In light of recent events, we are republishing the following: We all want to be able to get about on the pavements, footpaths and streets of the town without being harmed by tree branches growing out of gardens, whether we are walking, running, cycling or driving. Tree growth that […]
A new care home at Sólvang was opened today.
A new and magnificent 60-bed care home in Hafnarfjörður, which replaces the old Sólvangur, was formally opened today. The first residents are scheduled to move in at the beginning of August. The old Sólvang will continue to serve the elderly, and ultimately, the number of nursing rooms at Sólvang will increase from 59 to 93. „This is a great day […]