A feast at the Flensburg Harbour
Two days of festivities will be held in Hafnarfjörður this weekend to mark Seafarers' Day. The day holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Hafnarfjörður, as the history of seafarers in the area is both rich and profound.
The call will be sounded
Two days of celebrations over the weekend in Hafnarfjörður to mark Seafarers' Day. A large number
individuals, businesses, institutions and organisations have come together and
put together an ambitious and homely programme that appeals to everyone
of the family. Seafarers' Day holds a special place in the hearts of Hafnarfjörður residents, after all.
The story of the local seafarers is both rich and profound.
The people of Hafnarfjörður have celebrated Seamen's Day ever since
Since 1953, and there's no intention of giving anything up for the celebrations.
despite a reduction in ships at the harbour and a shift towards new employment sectors in the area. The harbour
has changed from being bustling with life related to fish and fish processing to that of
be bustling with a diverse arts and cultural life, as well as having a great deal of
Small boats, kayaks and yachts are in the area. Thus, numerous artists have
set up workshops in Fornubúðir by Flensburg Harbour, in addition to 28
The workshops are now in the Icehouse in Hafnarfjörður. The workshops will be held this weekend.
Artists open their studios to visitors, and you will also be able to see fish.
in baskets on the pier, looking at an art exhibition by the Hafnarfjörður Folk Museum
related fishing in the exhibition hall of the Icehouse and take part in art workshops at
both the Hafnarfjörður Forestry Society, which works with material from Höfðaskógur
and at Hafnarborg, where boats and rafts will be made.
Come home to
Hafnarfjörður
A varied programme will be on offer at the Flensburg Harbour.
Saturday and Sunday, opening the festival site at 11 am on both days. Rescue team
Hafnarfjörður offers, among other things, an ocean obstacle course, a water slide, and container sailing.,
climbing, zip-lining, pillow fight and a rescue demonstration. The Sailing Club
Thytir will be holding an open house and invites all interested parties to try out the rowing boats and
kayaking, as well as boat trips on canoes and keelboats. Then
The Hraunprýði Lifeboat Station ensures that no one goes hungry. A pleasure cruise in
The Hafnarfjörður Museum will be open from 13:00 to 17:00 on Seamen's Day itself.
Sailing has always been popular and good weather can be expected around
The weekend is expected to attract large crowds, not just from Hafnarfjörður but also from visitors from far and wide.
of those who see the joy in coming home to the town and celebrating with the townspeople.