<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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Minister of Health has granted the City of Hafnarfjörður a licence to operate twelve new day care places for people with dementia. The City of Hafnarfjörður will provide premises for the operation and guarantee that services to users will be provided on a professional basis in accordance with the needs of people with Alzheimer's and other memory diseases. Cooperation will be sought with the Alzheimer's Association as the professional backer of the service. Health Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir says she is extremely […]
The Hafnarfjörður Town Council, on behalf of the Town Assembly, approved at its meeting on 4 July to advertise a proposal for an amended detailed plan for the plot at Öldutún 4 in accordance with 1. subsection 43.01 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010 and to simultaneously carry out a neighbourhood consultation on the proposal in accordance with subsection 44.02 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The proposal entails extending the building envelope of the garage from […]
Hraun-West, between the Reykjavík Road, Fjarðarhraun and Flatahraun – change of land use and densification of the built-up area, amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013–2025. At the meeting of the Planning and Building Committee on 26 June. 2018 the following minutes were taken: Planning statement for the amendment to the 2013–2025 general plan of Hafnarfjörður in the area bounded by Reykjavík Road, Fjarðarhraun and Flatahraun, which was approved by the town council on 23 May […]
Rangers from the Environmental Agency and volunteers from the World Friends, who are currently in Iceland, went to Helgafell this morning to erase the initials, symbols and names that have been carved into the basalt on the mountain over the past few weeks and months. Helgafell is one of the most popular hiking trails in the capital region, located in the back garden of Hafnarfjörður and has, like […]
On the night of Sunday, 14th July at 4 a.m., there will be a power cut across the entire HS Veitur supply area within the municipalities of Hafnarfjörður and Garðabær. HS Veitur will then make necessary operational changes to the distribution system. It is estimated that power will be restored to all users approximately an hour later, at around 5 a.m. Due to roadworks on the Reykjanesbraut in Hafnarfjörður, part of HS's 11 kV high-voltage cables […]
Summer is not just a time for outdoor activities and games, but also for camping trips and entertainment all over the country. These camping trips and outings often involve caravans, trailers, motorhomes, and other vehicles that are difficult to accommodate within a property's boundaries without them becoming an obstruction or a nuisance to others. To accommodate […]
