Tesla's headquarters in Hafnarfjörður within two years   

Tesla in Iceland has secured premises for its new headquarters at Borgarhæll 6 in Hafnarfjörður. The construction and property company Bæjarbyggð will build the headquarters and lease the premises to Tesla. The premises are scheduled for delivery around the 2026/2027 New Year. Tesla will thereby join a number of companies that have moved their operations, either partially or entirely, to the rapidly expanding industrial and business estate in Hafnarfjörður. The area already boasts a strong business community.

„We continue to reap the rewards in line with our priorities and decisions, and continue to welcome new businesses to Hafnarfjörður. Now Tesla, which will move its impressive new headquarters to Borgarhóll, with an office, workshop and sales operations, bringing with it a corresponding impact on the area's business life. In recent years, this area has developed a diverse range of business activity across various industries. There, organisations like Bæjarbyggð have worked closely with the municipality, put forward exciting ideas and implemented them professionally. It is safe to say that the collaboration has been exemplary. Just like us, they at Bæjarbyggð see the potential in the area and are still doing so.“ says Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður.

Construction to begin

Tesla's headquarters will be a two-storey, 6,000-square-metre steel-framed building with an 800-square-metre concrete core, on a plot of just under 16,000 square metres at Borgahellu 6. Tesla in Iceland will lease the majority of it. The core will house a reception and showroom on the ground floor and offices on the first floor. The building will also include a workshop, a warehouse and other facilities, as well as 178 parking spaces on the site and a shelter with electric charging points, including fast chargers. Many potential locations were considered before the final decision was made to site the building in Hellnahverfi, Hafnarfjörður. A lease agreement has been signed and construction is about to begin. Bæjarbyggð has permission to build more on the large plot.

„The final design for the building is available, as are the architectural and engineering drawings. Groundworks have begun and a stone wall has been built. Construction will get into full swing in the spring, and it is hoped that the building will be ready by the end of 2026/2027 at the latest. This will be a magnificent headquarters.“ says Brynjólfur Þorkell, a director of Bæjarbyggð. Bæjarbyggð ehf. is a dynamic construction and property company with extensive knowledge and experience in the construction market, particularly in the commercial property sector. Under the Eignabyggð brand, the company has established itself as a reliable and trustworthy partner in property development. In recent years, Bæjarbyggð has secured numerous commercial plots in Hellnahraun, Hafnarfjörður, and has spearheaded a dynamic development in the area in close cooperation with the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður.

A business park in rapid growth and major development.

The advantages of industrial plots in Hellnahraun, Hafnarfjörður, are manifold. The area is experiencing rapid growth, with significant development of both residential and industrial properties, which has a corresponding effect on property prices and the value of the plots. The business park is divided by industry, thus preparing the area to welcome different companies of all sizes and types, including in tourism, retail, services, the knowledge industry, manufacturing, port operations, and heavy industry.  This classification is based, in part, on grouping related activities together, allowing each company to choose the environment that best suits it. A strong business community is already in the area, with excellent proximity to an international airport and port, and convenient transport links for traffic from all directions, including to the port and harbour area, the domestic airport and the international airport, as well as the main transport routes to and from the greater capital region.