16 November is the Day of the Icelandic Language and is also the birthday of the poet Jónas Hallgrímsson. For many years, the day has been a very festive and eventful occasion, particularly in the nursery and primary schools of Hafnarfjörður. On this day, the cultivation phase of the Little and Big Reading Competition begins, and many other fun projects are also formally launched. Special cultivation of […]
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Hafnarborg's Autumn Exhibition 2019 – proposals invited
As in previous years, curators have the opportunity to submit proposals for next year's autumn exhibition at Hafnarborg. This year's Hafnarborg Autumn Exhibition, Allra veðra von, was selected from a number of noteworthy proposals last year and was opened on 31 August. The aim of inviting submissions is to have the opportunity to select curators for collaboration, […]
Well-being and satisfaction of pupils in the town's primary schools
The results of the Skólapúlsin attitude surveys in the nursery and primary schools clearly indicate that pupils in the town's primary schools feel good, lead healthy lives, are active in their learning and have good self-esteem. The municipality scores highest among the municipalities participating in the survey regarding the inclusion of children in nursery education. All of Hafnarfjörður's nurseries and primary schools take an active […]
Offers from legal entities for Hraunskarð 2
Tenders are invited from legal entities for a plot of land for a 32-unit block of flats at Hraunskarð 2. A minimum price has been set for the plot, and tenders below this amount will be considered invalid. Offers for the plot, together with all supporting documents, must be received by 10 a.m. on Monday 19 November. The offers will be opened at the same time on the same day. Offers for the plot will be considered at a meeting of the Municipal Council […]
Town Council Meeting, 14 November
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 14 November. The formal meeting will begin at 17:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. Here you can view the meeting agenda. Here you can watch the meeting live.
Today is dedicated to the fight against bullying.
The 8th of November each year is dedicated to the fight against bullying in schools. On this day, positive communication is prioritised, and the school community is encouraged to unite against bullying. The schools in Hafnarfjörður have taken an active part in the project, and in many schools, Friendship Week has been running all week, along with friendship games and multiple intelligences games […]
Direct traffic via the bypass on Kaldársel Road
The Kaldárselsveg is currently undergoing reconstruction and traffic is now being diverted via a bypass. Work is underway to install temporary lighting to improve safety in the area, and it is hoped that this will be completed before the weekend. The aim is to open the new Kaldárselsveg to traffic at the end of November. Completion will be finalised […]
Operational discipline, further development and improved service
The draft budget for the City of Hafnarfjörður for 2019 and the 4-year plan for 2019-2022 will be presented to the town council for its first reading on Wednesday, 14 November. The second reading of the budget will take place in December. Property tax rate lowered and support for families with children. In the 2019 budget, the property tax rate will be lowered, a response to a significant increase in […]
Ásvallalaug closed this weekend
Ásvallalaug will be closed on Friday 9 November, Saturday 10 November and Sunday 11 November due to the Icelandic Swimming Championships. Suðurbæjarlaug will be open over the weekend from 8 am to 6 pm on Saturday and from 8 am to 5 pm on Sunday. See you in the pool!
Sand available for residents
It's been snowing and there's ice about, so it's a good idea for everyone to get themselves properly sorted for the winter. Some ice has been forming on roads, footpaths and car parks all over town in recent days, and it's clear that snow and ice will become more common in the coming weeks and months. The Hafnarfjörður Municipality Service Centre […]