The final of the Grand Reading Competition in Hafnarfjörður took place in Hásölum today, having been postponed from last Tuesday due to the weather. The event was, as usual, beautiful and pleasant, and it was difficult to choose a winner. A winner had to be chosen, however. In third place was Gunnar Árnason from Setbergsskóli and in second place Katla Sif Snorradóttir from Áslandsskóli. The winner […]
From 12 to 15 March, the focus will be on design in Hafnarfjörður. Hafnarborg, the Hafnarfjörður Icehouse and Litla Hönnunar Búðin are taking part in Design March, and the municipality of Hafnarfjörður wants to draw attention to the vibrant design scene in the town. Admission free. Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34, Gray Area. An exhibition of new works by the Scottish designer David Taylor, which lie at the boundaries of design and […]
There was great interest in the plot at Kirkjuvellir 12, which was recently advertised for applications. Seven parties applied to build blocks of flats on the plot, which is in the older part of the Vellir district. The Vellir area has developed rapidly and now has a population of around 4,900. Vellir is a neighbourhood that has everything to offer, in the area […]
Year 10 students at Víðistaðaskóli will premiere the musical Mamma Mia on Friday, 20th March at 7:30 p.m. in the sports hall at Víðistaðaskóli, directed by Lana Íris Dungal. Further performances will be on Saturday 21 March at 2 pm and 5 pm, and Sunday 22 March at 2 pm and 5 pm. The Year 10 students of Víðistaðaskóli stage an annual musical, and this year it is the popular […]
This week, the Multiple Intelligences Games are taking place at Víðistaðaskóli, during which the school's activities are characterised by projects that are not seen every day and which test different abilities and showcase various talents. During the multi-intelligence games, it's all action, and the body, soul and mind are engaged in a variety of ways. Balls are being thrown, folded in […]
Unfortunately, the final festival of the Great Reading Competition, which was due to take place yesterday, had to be postponed due to the weather. It has now been decided to hold the competition on Friday, 13th March at 3 p.m. in Hásölum. At the event, pupils in Year 7, who were selected at events in the primary schools, will read an extract from a work of fiction and a poem. Finally, the judging panel will select three […]
The National Day Committee is looking for entertainment acts for 17th June. The programme includes children's and family entertainment on Thorsplan, fairground rides, and various shows and street events in the town centre. Please send ideas for all kinds of acts and events to the Executive Director of 17th June, Geir Bjarnason, at geir@hafnarfjordur.is or in writing to Hafnarfjörður Municipality, Strandgata 6, 220 Hafnarfjörður, marked '17th June'. Submissions will be considered […]
Landsnet hf is applying for a construction permit for the installation of the Suðurnesjalína 2 power line in Hafnarfjörður. The project is in accordance with the Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 Master Plan. At its meeting on 24 February 2015, the Planning and Building Committee instructed the head of department to send the proposal for local consultation, should the Planning Office so recommend. A report from the Planning Office has been received, which recommends that the development be subject to a local consultation in accordance with Article 13 of the Planning Act […]
The final event of the Great Reading Competition, which was due to take place at 5 p.m. today in Hafnarborg, has been postponed due to the storm currently sweeping the town. A new date for the event will be announced later. The picture shows last year's winners with their headteachers.
There is severe weather across the town, but the situation is worst on Völlum, Krýsuvíkurvegur, Ásland, Setberg and in Mosahlíð. Visibility in the town is very poor, but according to the weather forecast, it is due to start raining within an hour, and visibility should then improve, allowing snowploughs to begin clearing the snow.
