Beauty honoured – Krýsuvíkurkirkja receives the 2021 honour award

A number of awards for excellence were presented at
a solemn ceremony in Hafnarfjörður yesterday. The honorary award was received by the Krýsuvík Church which
It was rebuilt to its original design and put back in place in October 2020.
Two companies on the harbour area, the Marine Research Institute and the architectural firm
Battery received an award for tidiness, and Lóuás in Áslandin was chosen as Star Gaze of the Year. Owners
Nine gardens were recognised for having the most beautiful and well-kept gardens.
in Hafnarfjörður 2021. Hafnarfjörður is a beautiful town and there are many beautiful things.
gardens and tidy grounds. Nominees for awards
based on suggestions from residents and the awards are intended to
Encourage other residents and businesses to take action.

Krysuvík Church receives the Tidiness Award
2021

Krysuvík Church is today owned and managed by the church's friends' association.
In the aftermath of the church fire at the beginning of 2010,
The Friends of Krýsuvík was founded with the aim of building a new church in its original location.
The management of the Technical College in Hafnarfjörður immediately showed great interest in the reconstruction, and it was decided that this new church building would become a project for the school's carpentry students, supervised by master carpenter Hrafnkell Marinósson. Exact models were followed in the construction of the church, but staff
The National Museum very meticulously surveyed the old one in 2003; measured, photographed and
recorded. This important information made this troublesome construction, which took a little over
decade, completely. At the presentation of the honorary awards, a friendly association was given.
The church, and especially Jonathan Gardarsson, are wholeheartedly thanked for their contribution.
Contribution. To Hrafnkatli Marinósson and Hildur Ingvarsdóttir, Principal of the Technical College.
together with Margrét Hallgrímsdóttir, National Heritage Commissioner, and Guðmundur Lúther Hafsteinsson,
The director of the National Museum's house collection was also given special thanks for
their contribution, along with all the others who were involved in this work.

^{Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, presents Jónatan Garðarsson with the Snyrtileikurinn 2021 honorary award.} 

^{A large part of the group behind the Krýsuvíkurkirkja.} 

Hafró and Batteríið are considered to stand out in the harbour area.

Two companies in the harbour area, the Marine Research Institute and the architectural firm Batteríið, received an award for the tidiness of their company grounds. The Marine Research Institute has made itself at home in the
We have moved into new and spacious premises and have taken pride in the finishing of
Let the land be exemplary. All surfaces are in scale with the house, the pier very
beautiful with benches where you can sit and enjoy the surroundings and
...the view from this unique location. The plot of land at the architecture firm Batteríið, at 32 Hvaleyrarbraut, has been designed with that in mind.
designed to be low-maintenance but at the same time tasteful, and welcoming to guests
and walkable, and is at the same time a lounge area where staff can enjoy the sun opposite.
South-facing terrace in front of the house with views over Hvaleyrarlón. For ambition in
For tidiness and presentation, the two companies received the Tidiness Award for the tidiest.
the business plots and thus for being a good neighbour to other businesses in Hafnarfjörður
model.

Lóuás is the star of 2021

Lóuás 11-21 and 18-32 is the star of the 2021 Beautification Competition.,
A very beautiful street where the community spirit and co-operation of the residents shines through.
The vegetation of the gardens that line the street is extremely varied, and the overall street scene is very diverse.
beautiful where stone is used, among other things, to level out the gradients and it works extremely well
to the environment. The residents of the starry street receive much praise for their solidarity.

The most beautiful and tidiest gardens in Hafnarfjörður 2021

Heiðvangur
50

This garden is extremely beautiful and has been for many years with
An incredible variety of plants, both in flowerbeds and in rockeries. Absolutely wonderful.
Wherever you look, you are met with a diversity and a riot of colour. All the beds are well-tended.
The lawn is well-kept, tidiness is a priority, and the owners have put up notices.
greenhouse and it is certainly fair to say that there is a great passion for gardening there.
A beautiful garden in a leafy neighbourhood in town.

Erluhraun
8

This garden has been beautiful for years. The entrance is unique with
A steep, clipped alpine ridge and a beautiful slope where basalt rock is well showcased with flowering plants.
Flagged and thick-leaved. An adventurous back garden with a large lawn there.
where the meadows stand out on the plain with an incredible variety of flowering plants and
shrubs. Erluhraunið has always been an exceptionally tidy and beautiful street in
older neighbourhoods of the town and has received many awards for its gardens.

Wave Street
16

The garden at 16 Aldegata stands by the Harbour and forms
a pleasant connection to the nature reserve where some pine trees have been felled
and create space and vision. What makes this garden different from other gardens is
the choice of materials, as the garden contains a great deal of recycled material. Coarse and
Great material in interaction with new. Here, the old and the new blend and at the same time
Untouched nature can enjoy its time. Owners have gone unconventional routes.
which makes the garden interesting and fun.

Klettahraun
5

This neat garden is clearly visible from the street and invites you in.
Travellers pause and enjoy this old, tidy garden on their way through
Klettahraunið. This garden has been beautiful for years and is both
To thank former and current owners for how well it is maintained. Old-fashioned
and a charming garden.

Klettahraun
21

An open and beautiful garden which, like many other gardens in
Hafnarfjörður has been beautiful for years and has certainly been here before.
recognition. An open garden that passers-by can also enjoy on their journey through
The neighbourhood. An air of adventure hangs over everything and courtesy is paramount. The lawn is neatly mown and the flowerbeds stand out.
the flat. A greenhouse makes the living area romantic and fun with strings of lights and
A cosy fireplace. A veritable garden of atmosphere.

Lækjargata
11

This garden has been beautiful for years and is visible when
You drive down Aldegata and at the junction with Laekjargata. A house and garden come into view and catch the eye and
to emphasise its importance and the beauty of opening one's gardens to
the surroundings. The stream is part of the garden which gives it such a beautiful and
a adventurous touch. There is
Courtesy is prioritised and all maintenance is carried out with great care.

West Road
6

There on Vesturbraut is a beautiful back garden by a beautiful old house.
a red house that immediately caught the eye. The bed raised on the platform and romantic
A sense of harmony throughout the entire garden. A very good interplay between the house and the garden.

45 Hverfisgata

A wonderfully beautiful and romantic garden where every single
The details are appreciated. It is also pleasing how particularly well the house is
the maintenance. Here nature plays its part, emphasising the ruggedness of the grassy areas.
The lava field. A clear passion for gardening shines through, along with all sorts of things from days gone by.
They have their own place in the garden, which makes it a pleasant place to stay. There is a certain air of mystery about this garden.

North Road
21

The beautiful lawn and the well-tended slope are so neat and tidy.
Tasteful in this small garden and likely to evoke an immediate, well-deserved appreciation.
attention. There is a certain height difference which is resolved in a very tasteful and
Simply put. A well-positioned deck is by the house and everything fits together so well;
sizes and shapes. It can be seen here that gardens do not have to be large to be
Beautiful. Every square metre is well utilised.