News and announcements

Read about everything that's going on in Hafnarfjörður! News about the town's activities and useful information for residents, notices about planning matters and applications, and announcements about urgent issues such as faults and works.

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Hafnarfjörður with the practitioners of Bjarkan on the team

The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is aware of the difficult financial situation of the gymnastics club Bjarki. The work of Bjarki is of great importance to many children from Hafnarfjörður and their families.

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Around 20 nursery school staff members sit on school desks

Around 20 nursery school teachers and other staff from Hafnarfjörður's nurseries are now returning to their studies to improve their Icelandic skills. The aim is…

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The voice of young people matters – the student councils came together

110 representatives from the primary school councils of Hafnarfjörður met for a joint educational and social day at Kaplakriki on Friday. The aim of the day was to…

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The weekend in Hafnarfjörður: Valdimar in Hellisgerði, yoga and happiness

The Days of Happiness are still making their mark on Hafnarfjörður. Valdimar Guðmundsson is singing in Hellisgerði this evening, you can start Saturday with…

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Roadworks – Álfhella / Breiðhella

Due to roadworks, Álfhella / Breiðhella will be closed on Saturday, 26th September between 7:00 and 16:00.

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Roadworks – Hlíðarberg

Due to roadworks, Hlíðarberg will be closed on Tuesday, 29th September between 9:00 and 18:00.

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Roadworks – Reykjanesbraut

Due to roadworks, the Reykjanesbraut (northbound between Kaplakrika and Kauptún) will be closed on 27 and 28 September between 20:00 and 07:00.

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Town Council Meeting, 29 September

A town council meeting has been called for Tuesday, 29th September. The formal meeting will begin at 14:00 in the town council chamber at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34.

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Christmas Village 2026 – Application deadline: 1 October 2026

Applications are now open for the Christmas Village at Thorsplan in Hafnarfjörður 2026. The Christmas Village is looking to recruit individuals,…

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