Outdoor activities and adventures for young people from Hafnarfjörður

An outdoor activity project available to young people in Hafnarfjörður.

Úti-Hamarinn is an outdoor recreation project run by staff. Hamar's, the youth centre of Hafnarfjörður thanks to a grant from the Public Health Fund, and the tour operator Tröllaferðir has also proved to be a vital support to the group, providing cars and other equipment for the participants. The outdoor activity is open to all young people in Hafnarfjörður aged 16-25, and those who are most consistent in attending throughout the season will have priority for the final trip. A well-attended introductory meeting was held in the autumn, and it was decided to meet at the Hammer every Wednesday at 5 p.m. to go on outdoor adventures and seek new experiences. If the weather proved unsuitable for outdoor activities or due to other unavoidable circumstances, a presentation was given or documentaries were watched. The weather has been kind to the group in recent weeks and months.

The walk to Fagradalsfjall

Hiking, sailing and sea swimming

This autumn, the group hiked to Stórhöfði, Búrfellsgjá, Úlfarsfell, Helgafell, Fagradalsfjall and up to Arnarvatn by Seltún. The rowing club Þytur welcomed a large group, introduced its activities and invited everyone to go kayaking in Hafnarfjörður harbour. The group went for a sea swim at Langeyrarmelar and then enjoyed the heat in the hot tubs at Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool.

A two-night final trip organised by the group

The final trip was a grand finale, and all the participants helped to plan it together. The trip lasted for two nights, with accommodation at Hvol in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a glacier walk on Falljökull on the Öræfajökull glacier, a visit to an ice cave, and a trip to Jökulsárlón. Participants received a great deal of information about the area and the effects of global warming on the country's glaciers. The day ended in the hot tubs at the Kirkjubæjarklaustur swimming pool. On the way home, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vík, Reynisfjara, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi were visited.

The group's final trip ended on a glacier.

10-20 participants every single week

It is safe to say that Úti-Hamarinn was an outstanding success and participation exceeded the brightest hopes of the Hamar staff, with 10-20 participants always present, and a really good and strong group of young people from Iceland, Japan, Chile, Canada, Russia, Germany, Palestine, Iraq, Syria and Venezuela. Special thanks go to Tröllaferðir, Góa, Dagný and co, Katla and Iðnmark for their support of the project, and also to all the people who made sure the young people were equipped for Icelandic conditions, where any weather is to be expected.