A great opportunity for families and anyone interested. The family gardens are open to all residents, and it's a great opportunity for families and others to grow their own vegetables this summer. The family gardens are open at Víðistaðir, and if demand is high, there is a possibility of opening gardens at the top of Öldugata. The cost for a garden is kr. 1,500. […]
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Registration for Summer Courses 2019
During the summer, play schemes are run in all after-school clubs in Hafnarfjörður. The courses include a variety of activities such as games, walking and cycling trips, and much more. The courses are intended for children aged 7-9, but from 9th to 21st August, a play course for 6-year-olds will be on offer. Registration is now open and must be completed by […]
Work at the Hafnarfjörður Work Camp begins on 11 June.
In the summer of 2019, 14- to 16-year-olds (born 2003–2005) will be offered work with the Hafnarfjörður Work School. All age groups start work on 11 June. The town centre group, which consists of older youths, has already started work, but all 17-year-olds received a job at the work school this summer. 14-year-olds work every other week, working in the mornings and afternoons […]
Cultural and health walks of summer 2019
This summer, cultural and health walks are being offered every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Most walks take about an hour and start at 8 p.m. unless otherwise stated. Participation is free and everyone is welcome. 6th June – Undirhlíðar – surprise performanceEinar Skúlason leads a 90-120 minute walk to Undirhlíðar on varied terrain. There will be a surprise performance on the way […]
Hafnarfjörður Library's Summer Reading starts today.
The summer holidays are now upon us in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools, and reading often gets forgotten as there is so much fun to be had. Research shows that children's reading skills can be lost over the summer months, so it is important to maintain them during the summer holidays. The Hafnarfjörður Library wants to help parents with this by offering a summer reading programme, just like in previous years.
Hafnarfjörður's young people are exemplary.
The results of a large national survey on substance use indicate that young people in Hafnarfjörður are exemplary, and that most of them do not touch substances. Around 85% students take part in the survey each time, and it was administered to students this February. Every year, students in the 8th to 10th grades of secondary school take part in a large national survey on substance use which […]
Hafnarfjörður encourages environmentally friendly measures
The Hafnarfjörður Town Council has approved seven proposals for measures to encourage housebuilders to prioritise the environment, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, stricter requirements for lower greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and increased public environmental awareness. At a council meeting on 29 May, it was agreed, among other things, to grant a 20-30% discount on the price of plots […]
Town Council Meeting, 29 May
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 29th May. 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.
Urbanisation area within Hafnarfjörður
A description of the amendments to the General Plan for densification areas within Hafnarfjörður, approved by the Town Council at its meeting on 6 February 2019, is being published for information. The description can be viewed here on the City of Hafnarfjörður website www.hafnarfjordur.is from 17 - 31 May 2019. A public consultation meeting will also be held at Hafnarborg on 23 May 2019 from 17:00 to 19:00, where the description will be reviewed. Amendments to the Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 Master Plan – densification […]
Part of Hjallabraut and Víðistaðatún
In accordance with section 2 of Article 36 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010, a description of the proposed amendments to the General Plan, which concern part of Hjallabraut and the edge of Víðistaðatún, is being published for consultation. The amendment proposal includes: The area bordering Víðistaðatún, which falls under the HVc1 and HVc5 local conservation areas, will be designated for residential development. The description can be viewed here on the Hafnarfjörður municipality website www.hafnarfjordur.is from 17 to 31 May 2019. A public information meeting will also be held […]