The annual Hafnarfjörður Cross-Country Race took place on the first day of summer, 19th April, in Víðistaðatún. There were around three hundred and fifty competitors in 14 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. Úlfheiður Linnet was the first to finish in the 15 and over categories […]
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13 awards for 325 years of service
Long service awards for staff of the City of Hafnarfjörður were presented at a ceremony in Hafnarborg yesterday. Thirteen individuals who have worked for the city for 25 years received recognition for their professional contribution and service to the city. Once a year, the mayor organises a coffee reception for those employees who have reached 25 years of service. At the ceremony, the mayor thanked the staff […]
Spring clean-up of plots – garden waste collected from homes
Residents are encouraged to clear their plots and place garden waste out at the boundary in reasonably heavy bags and to tie up twigs and branches in bundles, starting now in early May. Staff from the City of Hafnarfjörður's Service Centre will be collecting garden waste during the following dates: 9 May – North, West, Hraun and the town centre 14 May – Setberg, Kinnar and […]
Flensburg Harbour and the Öseyrar area
A total of 14 proposals were received in the open ideas competition for the future planning of Flensborg Harbour and the Óseyrar area, organised by the Port of Hafnarfjörður in collaboration with the Architectural Association of Iceland. A jury, composed of three representatives from the Harbour Board and the town's Planning Council, as well as two representatives from the Architects' Association, is now reviewing the proposals. The jury's decision is expected to be announced no later than […]
The plastic in the bag
Recently, residents of Hafnarfjörður received a leaflet through their letterbox which not only contained useful information about plastic recycling, but also a lottery ticket. To mark World Environment Day, two lucky holders of the leaflet have now been drawn and will receive a surprise treat: a splendid dinner for two at VON Mathús. The winning numbers are 2103 and 3108, and the winners can collect their voucher […]
Change to the detailed plan for Phase 2 of Hellnahraun in Hafnarfjörður – Einhella 4
The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 20 March 2018 a proposal for a revised detailed plan for the plot at Einhelja 4 and that the procedure shall be in accordance with 1. subsection of Article 43 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. This concerns an amendment to the detailed plan for Phase 2 of Hellnahraun in Hafnarfjörður. The amendment entails an enlargement and a change to the layout of the building plot for the property at Einhellu 4. […]
Trophy-less Hafnarfjörður
On the 18th of April, the „Plastic-Free Hafnarfjörður“ project was officially launched as a collaboration between Hrafnista and the Norðurberg nursery. The project involves residents, service users and staff at Hrafnista sewing canvas bags for the children's dirty and wet clothes. The nursery collects materials (old curtains, old tablecloths, old sheets and more) and brings them to the occupational therapy workshop. The canvas bags will become the property of […]
Town Council Meeting, 25th April
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday 25 April. The meeting will begin at 5 pm in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. Here you can view the meeting agenda. Here you can watch the meeting live.
Amendment to the detailed plan for Skarðshlíðar 3rd Phase, Hafnarfjörður.
The Planning and Building Committee of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 3 April 2018 to advertise a proposal for an amended detailed plan for Skarðshlíðar 3rd Phase, in accordance with section 1 of Article 43 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. In the amendment proposal, the number of detached house plots has been reduced and instead emphasis has been placed on mixed-use development. The number of dwellings has been increased from 88 to 120. Furthermore, an amendment proposal is also made to […]
Cultural grants awarded to enrich the town's arts scene
The Culture and Tourism Committee awarded grants for projects and events at a ceremony in Hafnarborg on the last day of winter. Twenty-two projects received a grant this time; individuals, cultural groups or organisations, all of which have in common that they are connected to Hafnarfjörður in one way or another. Grants from the Culture and Tourism Committee of the City of Hafnarfjörður will now be awarded twice a year to […]