A Seaman's Day like no other in Hafnarfjörður

Seafarers' Day 2025

The City of Hafnarfjörður has challenged each neighbourhood to take part in the sculling competition this year. Which neighbourhood has the most powerful oarsmen? Which captain will bring their vessel into port first?

Yes, on Sunday, 1st June, Seamen's Day will be celebrated in Hafnarfjörður with a varied programme that honours seafarers and the town's connection to the sea.

Seafarers' Day is laden with treats this year, as ever:

• Kaffihlaðborð Kænunnar between 13-17
• Open house at Hafnarfjörður Ice Hall and Ægi 220
• There will be fun at the Adventure Harbour between 1 pm and 5 pm.
• The competition for who is the strongest man in Iceland will be held at the harbour.

Yes, there's a lot on offer and it's worth planning ahead to make the most of your day:

Morning events

• 8:00 Flags are lowered to half-mast at the ceremony site by the harbour.
• 10:00 – The Hafnarfjörður Brass Band plays at Hrafnista.
• 10:30 A wreath was laid at the seafarers' memorial at Vidistaðakirkja.
• 11:00 – Seafarers' Day Mass at Víðistaðakirkja

Entertainment on the Seafarers' Stage from 13:00 to 16:30

• 1:00 p.m. – 🎸 The DAS Band
• 13:30 – 🎺 Hafnarfjörður Brass Band
• 2:00 p.m. – 🧑‍✈️ Opening of the festival and honouring of the Seafarers
• At 14:15 – 🎤 Hreimur takes the song
  
• 2:30 p.m. – 🏆 Awards ceremony in rowing
  
• At 14:45 – 💃 Dance of Brynja Péturs!
  
• 3:00 p.m. – 🎙️ Sofia Björg
  
• At 15:20 – 🎭 The Youth Theatre Sings
  
• At 15:45 – 🌊 VÆB
  
• 4:15 p.m. – 👑 Princesses 7, 9 and 13

Programme at the harbour between 13:00–17:00

• Rowing race – Exciting competition at the harbour from 13:00 to 14:00.
• The strongest man in Iceland – Strength competition by the harbour area from 13:00 to 16:00.
• Cruise – A cruise operated by the Port of Hafnarfjörður from Óseyrarbryggja from 13:00 to 16:30.
• Boatyard – Build your own boat at the Hafnarfjörður Icehouse.
• The Marine Research Institute's Fish Exhibition – Explore the diverse marine life at Háabakka.
• The Sailing Club Þytur – Open house at the club, 88 Strandgata.
• The Clever One's Coffee Buffet Enjoy a meal at The Clever Clog by the harbour.
• Björgúlfur calls Coffee, cakes and a pillow fight at Flensburg Harbour.
• „Do you want to come to sea?“ – Strength competition at the memorial to the German presence in Hafnarfjörður.
• The Herjólf Steam at Langeyrarmalir – Steam and sea in perfect balance from 10:00 to 13:00.

Performances and culture

• „Seafaring life – Júlí GK 21“ – Screening of a documentary about fishing with the innovative trawler Júlía GK 21 in the conference room of the Institute of Marine Research from 13:00 to 16:00.
• Exhibitions at Hafnarborg – „In Tíma og ótíma“ and „Kassíópeia“ in the Main Hall and Sverrisal.

Visitors are encouraged to park legally in car parks near the event venue or in the town centre and walk or take the bus, as the harbour area is closed to traffic during the celebrations.

Further information can be found on the website of the City of Hafnarfjörður: hafnarfjordur.is

Come and enjoy the day with family and friends at the harbour in Hafnarfjörður!