A town council meeting has been called for Thursday, 2nd May. The formal meeting will begin at 16:00 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.
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Hundreds of children took part in the cross-country run.
The annual Hafnarfjörður Cross-Country Race took place on the first day of summer, 25th April, in Víðistaðatún. There were around four hundred competitors in 12 categories, with the largest turnout in the youngest age groups. Competitors came from all the town's sports clubs, and many promising runners were taking their first steps there. Birta Þöll Sveinbjörnsdóttir was the first woman to finish in the 15 and over category […]
22 projects receive cultural grants
Grants for projects and events were awarded at a ceremony in Hafnarborg today, the last day of winter, with 22 projects receiving funding on this occasion. Projects include the podcast Hafnfirðingurinn, the Vegan Festival, the HEIMA festival, a multicultural festival in the north of Hafnarfjörður and all kinds of concerts. The Culture and Tourism Committee of the City of Hafnarfjörður today formally presented the cultural grants for the first allocation of 2019. 22 […]
Björk is the 2019 Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður.
The visual artist Björk Jakobsdóttir was today awarded the title of Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður 2019. Björk has, throughout her career, undertaken a variety of roles, working as an actress, director, producer, playwright and stand-up comedian. The Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, presented the award at a ceremony in Hafnarborg today on the last day of winter. The ceremony is part of the Björtir Dagar festival, which is currently running […]
Tree growth beyond the property boundary
Could the vegetation on your property be a nuisance to others? Now is the right time for tree and shrub pruning. We all want to be able to get about on pavements, footpaths and the town's streets without being harmed by tree branches growing out of gardens, whether we are walking, running, cycling or driving. Tree growth […]
Should I erect a fence or a shelter wall?
Are you planning to erect a fence or install a shelter wall? Certain rules apply to such works, which it is worth familiarising yourself with before you begin. You must take into account the property boundaries, whether adjoining your neighbour's plot or the town land. It is permitted to erect a screen wall and fences up to 1.8m in height […]
Are you using the disabled travel service in Hafnarfjörður?
The City of Hafnarfjörður is currently preparing a new tender for transport services for disabled people in Hafnarfjörður. We would like to hear from users, their families and others who are familiar with and use the transport service. A new Facebook page is a platform for providing feedback to the staff and the working group overseeing the project. You can also send suggestions to the email address: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is […]
Bright Days 2019
The Bright Days in Hafnarfjörður are coming up, packed with a diverse range of events organised by the town's institutions, sports clubs, voluntary organisations, businesses and individuals. Special emphasis is placed on the participation of children and young people, as the First of May is part of the celebrations. Various musical events feature prominently in this year's Bright Days programme, with the HEIMA music festival leading the way and on […]
Swimming and culture over Easter
Opening hours for swimming pools and cultural institutions over the Easter period are as follows: Maundy Thursday 18 April, Good Friday 19 April, Saturday 20 April, Easter Sunday 21 April. April Second Easter Day 22 April Ásvallalaug 8:00–17:00 Closed 8:00–18:00 8:00–17:00 8:00–17:00 Suðurbæjarlaug 8:00–17:00 8:00–17:00 8:00-18:00 Closed 8:00-17:00 Swimming Pool Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Library Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Folk Museum Closed Closed 11:00-17:00 Closed 11:00-17:00 Hafnarborg 12:00-17:00 Closed 12:00-17:00 […]
Kaldárselsvegur – closures due to roadworks
Due to upcoming asphalting works on Kaldárselsveg between 22 April and 6 May, there will be disruption to traffic in the area due to closures of road sections, as marked on the overview map. Traffic disruption due to closures will occur on the following roads, albeit at different times: Kaldárselsvegur, Elliðavatnsvegur, Brekkuás, Klettahlíð. The construction area will not be closed […]