The teacher shortage is a nationwide problem and not unique to the town of Hafnarfjörður. The fact is that fewer people are graduating as teachers now than before, and so the competition for these professionals is fierce. All stakeholders need to pull together, promote these professional jobs and elevate them to the status they rightfully deserve […]
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What does Hafnarfjörður stand for in your mind?
WHAT DOES HAFNARFJÖRÐUR MEAN TO YOU? Take part in creating a marketing strategy for Hafnarfjörður! The Marketing Office of Hafnarfjörður, on behalf of the City of Hafnarfjörður, is working on creating a marketing strategy for Hafnarfjörður in collaboration with Manhattan Marketing. The project involves creating a comprehensive marketing strategy and action plan for Hafnarfjörður as an exciting place to live, work, do business and visit. Based […]
Town Council Meeting, 31 October
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 31 October. The 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.
A new residential centre for disabled people
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður, on behalf of Arnarhrauns 50 Housing Society Ltd., has entered into an agreement with Arnarhvoll Construction Company Ltd. for the construction of a 6-unit residential cluster with a communal space. Construction will begin in the coming days, with completion scheduled for March 2020. All the individual dwellings are designed in accordance with the concept of universal design: design for all – accessibility for all. This entails […]
Plots for sale in Skarðshlíð
Hafnarfjörður is advertising plots for individuals and legal entities in a family-friendly residential neighbourhood in Skarðshlíð. The planning and design place strong emphasis on a holistic vision, sustainable planning, a green aesthetic and varied outdoor spaces. The area is situated south and west of Ásfjall, a sheltered spot surrounded by immense natural beauty. The plots are for single-family houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, duplexes and family homes for individuals […]
Fornubúðir 5 and Hamranes. Amendment to the general and detailed plans for the areas.
Amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025. At its meeting on 19 September 2018, the City Council of Hafnarfjörður resolved to re-advertise the submitted proposal, dated. 8.8.2018/amended 13.9.2018, regarding an amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025, concerning the relocation of a high-voltage line at Hamranes and that the matter shall be processed in accordance with Article 31 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. Amendment to the general plan. Area: Hamranes Amendment to the general plan for Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 […]
Provision of learning materials to nurseries
Representatives from the Lions Club of Hafnarfjörður recently presented a curriculum pack to the pupils at Víðivellir Nursery School. All nurseries in Hafnarfjörður have now received a comprehensive educational resource pack, which the National Education Agency, in collaboration with Lions, is providing to all nurseries in the country. The pack contains letter tiles that can be used in a variety of ways, as well as posters […]
Disruption to water supply in the North Town
Due to repairs, there may be disruptions to the water supply to properties on Norðurbraut, Hraunbrún and Garðaveg today. The water is expected to be turned off at 10 a.m., with the repair work anticipated to be completed by midday. Thank you for your understanding.
Ásvallalaug closed for the next few days
Ásvallalaug will be open on a limited basis from 20th to 23rd October. Tomorrow, Saturday, the pool will be closed all day for a swimming competition, and will remain so until midday on Sunday. The swimming pool is open from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday. During the winter break of Hafnarfjörður's primary schools, on the 22nd and 23rd of October, the pool will be closed for essential maintenance work. Suðurbær Pool will, as usual, be open over the weekend from […]
Regarding the canteen at Áslandsskóli
At the first meeting of the new education committee, on 26 June 2018, a letter from the Children's Ombudsman regarding the Ásland School canteen was considered, as was the arrangement whereby pupils on the school meal scheme eat in a different space to pupils who bring a packed lunch from home. The Education Manager of Hafnarfjörður was tasked at the meeting with following up on the letter, see minutes. A copy of the letter was published […]