Category: News

The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has announced the allocation of 45 plots for around 90 homes in a new, sustainable residential neighbourhood in Skarðshlíð. The area is situated south and west of Ásfjall and is a sheltered spot surrounded by immense natural beauty. The emphasis in the planning and design is on a holistic vision, sustainable planning, a green aesthetic and varied outdoor spaces. There are four detached house plots […]

The final of the Great Reading Competition in Hafnarfjörður will be held on Tuesday, 13th March at 5 p.m. at Hafnarborg. The competition is now being held for the 22nd time in Hafnarfjörður, where it originated; today it is held in almost the entire country. These days, the competition is concluding in each school with a celebration where […]

 On Wednesday, 14th March, the Planning and Building Committee will hold a presentation meeting to introduce the vision for Hraun Vesturs. The meeting will take place at the Bæjarbíó at 20:00, and all those interested in the development and future of this area are encouraged to come and take part in shaping the future of this new face of Hafnarfjörður. During the design phase, the neighbourhood […]

Umhverfis- og framkvæmdaráð Hafnarfjarðarbæjar samþykkti á fundi sínum þann 7. febrúar 2018 s.l. að auglýsa umferðaröryggisáætlun Hafnarfjarðarbæjar fyrir íbúum bæjarins. Umferðaröryggisáætlunin mun liggja frammi til  kynningar í þjónustuveri Hafnarfjarðarbæjar að Strandgötu 6 og hjá umhverfis- og skipulagsþjónustu á Norðurhellu 6, frá 1. mars – 28. mars.  Þeim sem vilja gera athugasemdir eða senda inn ábendingar […]

A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 28 February. The meeting will begin at 5 pm in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. You can view the agenda here. You can watch the meeting live here. The broadcast starts promptly at 5:00 pm. 

There will be a half-term holiday in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th February. To mark the occasion, swimming will be free for children and adults on these days at Ásvallalaug, Suðurbæjarlaug and Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar. Hafnarborg invites primary school-aged children on their winter break to come and take part in fun and creative art workshops run by the museum. The first workshop will take place […]

Hafnarfjörður is seeking to hire staff for summer jobs aged 17 and over. Jobs available for those aged 21 and over (born in 1997 or earlier): Group leaders in the Work School Senior group leaders in horticulture- and flower group Instructors on sports and play courses Instructors in family gardens Staff for horticulture and environmental teams Positions available for 18–20 year-olds (born 1998– […]

From 1 March, residents of Hafnarfjörður can put all plastic together in a sealed plastic bag directly into the grey bin (the energy bin). The plastic bags will be sorted separately from other rubbish and sent for recycling. Plastics sorting in plastic bags is a joint project between SORPU and four municipalities: Hafnarfjörður, Garðabær, Mosfellsbær and Seltjarnarnes. Care must be taken to keep the plastic separate from other waste in […]

The City of Hafnarfjörður recently signed an agreement with the training company KVAN, which aims to enhance students' communication skills. To this end, primary school teachers in Year 5 or 6 receive training on a course called 'The Toolbox', which began at the start of the month. KVAN stands for kindness, friendship, sincerity and learning, and the company has been operating for many years […]

Ideas are sought for the programme of Bright Days, as the cultural festival will be held from 18th-22nd April in connection with the first day of summer, as in previous years. Bjartir dagar is a participatory festival and is based on institutions, voluntary organisations, businesses and individuals taking part in creating events throughout the town that are connected to the festival or participating in them […]