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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The Adventure is at the Library – On Worlds and in the Heavens

The new Library of Hafnarfjörður was filled with colourful characters, adventures and guests of all ages on the first day of the costume and play festival Heima…

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The Lions Club Ásbjörn gave autistic children an 85-inch television.

„We are so grateful for this wonderful equipment from you,“ said Kristín Lind Albertsdóttir, a teacher at the autism unit in Hraunvallaskóli, when…

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Road charge on car parks abolished

Hafnarfjörður takes another step to encourage development in the town. The town council yesterday morning approved waiving the road construction fee for…

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Roadworks – Suðurgata

Due to roadworks, Suðurgata (between nos. 60 and 106) will be partially closed on Monday, 7th September between 9:00 and 15:00.

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Works: Brand new paving slabs and kerbing on Fjarðargata

New paving slabs and a kerb will be laid on the pavement on Fjarðargata. Work on the renewal will continue for the next three weeks or so. Narrowed…

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The Weekend – Adventure Worlds, a Singing Party and St. Jó's 100th Anniversary

A varied and enjoyable weekend is ahead in Hafnarfjörður from 4–6 September. Home and the heavens take over the new Library…

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High-voltage fault in Hellnahrauni

The utilities are reporting a high-voltage fault in Hellnahrauni and on the Krýsuvíkurveg. The fault is being located and power is being restored.

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Parents united – New outdoor recreation rules come into effect today

The winter hours for children's curfews now begin. Children aged 12 and under may be outside until 8 p.m. Children aged 13-16…

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Applications open for the 2026 Christmas Village

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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