Amendment to the detailed plan for the plot at Óseyrarbraut 29 in Hafnarfjörður Planning- and the Hafnarfjörður Building and Planning Committee approved at its meeting on 25 April 2017 to subject the local planning amendment for the plot at Óseyrarbraut 29 in Hafnarfjörður to a local notification procedure in accordance with Article 44 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The change consists of extending the building plot, marked B on plot no. 29 at Óseyrarbraut, to the east by 16.3m, […]
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Do you have green fingers?
In recent years, school gardens have been run in five locations in Hafnarfjörður for children aged 6-12. Vegetable gardens have also been available in Vatnshlíð for families. This year, there will be a change of arrangement: both the vegetable plots in Vatnshlíð and the school gardens will be discontinued. Instead, the City of Hafnarfjörður will be offering family gardens. A great opportunity for families and […]
Would you like to have a stall on 17th June?
We are in the midst of preparing for the 17th of June celebrations in Hafnarfjörður. Those interested in hiring a stall for the 17th of June can now apply for a trading licence from the City of Hafnarfjörður. The licence is valid for trading in the centre of Hafnarfjörður, where the celebrations will take place. A trading kiosk is included with the licence. Please note that licences are not allocated to individuals. […]
Town Council Meeting, 10 May
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 10 May. The meeting will begin at 2 pm at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The meeting is streamed live on the website. Here you can see the agenda for the meeting. Here you can watch the meeting live. The broadcast starts promptly at 2 pm. Among the items on the agenda are presentations from HS Veitur, a nomination to the Flensborgar School Board, a lease agreement […]
Creative summer jobs – artistic and creative events
This summer, individuals and groups aged 18-20 have the opportunity to come up with ideas for creative projects in Hafnarfjörður. Selected groups will have the opportunity to work over the summer on projects to liven up the town centre and delight tourists and residents with all sorts of initiatives. Applicants must have been born between 1997 and 1999 […]
Open for applications for 14-16 year olds
Applications are now open for the Hafnarfjörður Summer Job Scheme for young people born between 2001 and 2003. Work begins on 12 June. 14-year-olds will receive 72 hours of work this summer, 15-year-olds 92 hours, and 16-year-olds 112 hours. The number of hours for 15 and 16-year-olds has been increased, and their working period is longer. 14-year-olds […]
Cycle to work – let's take part!
The health and incentive project „Cycle to Work“ began today and will run until 23 May. The main aim of the project is to draw attention to an active, healthy, environmentally friendly and cost-effective mode of travel. Participants are encouraged to cycle, walk, run or use public transport to and from work for these three weeks. Cycle to Work takes place […]
Student substance use – research findings
A report has been published on substance use among pupils in years 8 to 10 at secondary schools in Hafnarfjörður. Questionnaires are administered annually to all pupils in years 8 to 10 in the country's secondary schools, and the research is conducted by the company Rannsókn og greining for the Ministry of Education. The report deals exclusively with substance use. Now, for the first time since […]
European Youth Week – a workshop on democracy at Vatnaskógur
From 1-7 May, it is European Youth Week and young people across the country are celebrating it in various ways. A group of young people who attend the youth centre 'Húsið' here in Hafnarfjörður will take part in workshops on democracy at Vatnaskógur from 4-6 May. Topics at the workshops will include governance, the critical and responsible use of social media, the Erasmus+ Youth Programme, and youth councils […]
Go Sólveig, Guðlaug and Tómas!
On Friday evening, the Hafnarfjörður team will face the Akranes team in the semi-final of the quiz show Útsvar. Our team is made up of Guðlaug Kristjánsdóttir, Tómas Geir Howser Harðarson and Sólveig Ólafsdóttir – a fantastic group who have been training hard for every competition, and the results of their hard work and fun have become very clear. For the first time, the Hafnarfjörður team has reached the final four […]