Free swimming and skating for residents of Grindavík
The hearts of Hafnarfjörður residents, like those of the rest of the nation, are with the people of Grindavík at the moment. The residents of Grindavík are facing great uncertainty, and the willingness of the town's residents and council staff to help and support individuals and families is immense.
The hearts of Hafnarfjörður residents, like those of the rest of the nation, are with the people of Grindavík at the moment. The residents of Grindavík are facing great uncertainty, and the willingness of the town's residents and council staff to help and support individuals and families is immense.
Invitation to all three of the town's swimming pools
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is offering residents of Grindavík free admission to all three of its swimming pools. All information about the town's swimming pools; opening times, location and the facilities at each pool can be found here. Swimming Pools | Hafnarfjörður (hafnarfjordur.is). The offer is valid from opening tomorrow, Sunday, but please note that the Suðurbær Pool on Hringbraut is only open tomorrow. Ásvallalaug and the Hafnarfjörður Swimming Hall will then reopen early on Monday morning, and all pools will be open until the evening all week.
Skating in the heart of Hafnarfjörður
In collaboration with Bæjarbíó, the City of Hafnarfjörður is also offering Grindvíkingar free skating in the heart of Hafnarfjörður. The Heart Rink opened yesterday, Friday, in front of Bæjarbíó and the Hafnarfjörður Library and will be open every weekend until Christmas. Fridays from 16:00 to 21:00, Saturdays from 12:00 to 21:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 18:00. There will be a special additional opening at the Heart Slope on Monday, 13th November from 13:00 to 18:00 for planning days in Hafnarfjörður, and throughout the rest of the week for residents of Grindavík. All information regarding opening times, procedures and arrangements for Hjartasvellið can be found here: Tix.is – Hjartasvellið. From Tuesday, 14 November, residents of Grindavík will be able to book leisure trips via tix.is, but until then, residents are simply invited to attend Hjartasvellið on Sunday, 12 November from 12-18 and on Monday 13th November from 13-18. Skates and helmets will be available on site for everyone, and a warm welcome awaits.
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður sends its heartfelt greetings to the residents of Grindavík who had to leave their homes last night due to seismic activity and the risk of an eruption. Our thoughts are with you!