.wpb_animate_when_almost_visible { opacity: 1; } The Hafnarfjörður Orienteering Race has now begun for the 22nd time. This year's theme is „earth formations“. Numerous factors affect the appearance of the land, and the influences can be volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, weather and water, but the game leads to various interesting places. The aim of the game is to lead participants far and wide across the hinterland of Hafnarfjörður and enjoy […]
Sigurjón Ólafsson has been appointed Head of the new Service and Development Department for the City of Hafnarfjörður. Since 2013, Sigurjón has run his own company, Fúnksjón vefráðgjöf, as well as working as an adjunct lecturer in web communication at the University of Iceland. Prior to that, Sigurjón worked as Head of Web and Internet Banking at Íslandsbanki, Web and Communications Manager at the University of Iceland, and Head of Department […]
For your information, the Hafnarfjörður Waterworks would like to reiterate that no one is permitted to open fire hydrants in Hafnarfjörður, except for the fire brigade and staff of the Waterworks. Those who need to fill water tanks are advised to contact the Hafnarfjörður Service Centre at Norðurhellu 2, where a filling facility is available. Vehicles and equipment are filled Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. […]
Due to works on the main water supply pipeline, pressure fluctuations in Ásland 1, 2 and 3 can be expected until mid-July. The pressure changes are not expected to have a significant impact, but residents are asked to be patient while this is ongoing.
A public information meeting regarding urban densification areas within Hafnarfjörður was held at Hafnarborg on Thursday 23 May at 5 pm. At the meeting, a description of the densification areas and a proposal for a major planning amendment affecting Hjallabraut were reviewed. The minutes of the meeting can be found HERE. Residents are encouraged to send submissions with their comments and views to the Environmental and Planning Service at the following email address: […]
Due to the recent weather, vegetation is dry in many places, and motorists are therefore asked to take care around Lake Hvaleyrarvatn and the surrounding areas due to the risk of fire. Given the continued fine weather, the risk of fire will increase throughout the week, and our paradise, Hafnarfjörður, is therefore in serious danger if care is not taken. Do not light fires and leave disposable barbecues […]
Public Sector Innovation Day was held this week to a full house at Veröld, the House of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. The event is organised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs in collaboration with the Association of Icelandic Municipalities. The programme consisted of a variety of presentations, including an introduction to BRÚNNI, a new approach to services for nursery and primary school children in Hafnarfjörður. BRÚIN – Child | Counselling | Resources BRÚIN […]
The brilliant Fjarðarliðar visited the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður today for a reception in their honour and to celebrate their success at the Special Olympics in the United Arab Emirates this March. The group's achievement was magnificent, and it's safe to say the accolades were well-deserved. Versatile in a wide range of sports. Members of the Fjarðarliðar team are versatile and they competed in a variety of sports at […]
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 12th June. 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.
A bouncy castle was set up in Víðistaðatún this week and was officially opened today. It was considered very appropriate to have the pupils—two girls from Hvaleyrarskóli and their classmates who submitted a formal request to the mayor for the installation of the bouncy castle—take the first official jump on it. Bouncy castles like these have been installed […]
