The tidiest plots and gardens

Hafnarfjörður's cemeteries received the Certificate of Excellence for Tidiness.
2019, which was presented at a ceremony at the Þöll Nursery. Six owners
Detached houses received awards for beautiful and well-kept gardens.
in addition, the multi-family housing plot at Skipalón received a special mention for
Tidy access and facilities for visitors, beautiful greenery and a connected play area.
Welcome to the residential area.

A number of suggestions were received from residents when the City of Hafnarfjörður
sought, in the middle of summer, nominations from residents for awards for
beautiful and well-maintained gardens, streets, open spaces or institutional grounds in Hafnarfjörður
but the selection for awards is based solely on submitted nominations. Nearly 20
Suggestions were received and eight awards were given for beautiful and
neatly kept gardens with a variety of plants, good upkeep and pride in
gardening activities. With the awards, the City of Hafnarfjörður aims to generate interest
public beautification of the environment within the town limits and direct attention to those who
They are exemplary and should be an encouragement to others to take action. Important
that residents and businesses are encouraged and rewarded for good practice.
and a tidy environment.

Honour shield
Beauty Pageant 2019

Hafnarfjörður's cemeteries received the 2019 honour shield for their outstanding work.
a beautiful and tidy garden that is a great credit to the town. Over the years,
The Hafnarfjörður cemetery was considered particularly tidy and beautiful. Great
Great care is taken in the design and implementation of the different areas, and all spaces
Particularly well-designed and in good dialogue with the buildings and their activities.
which the park is meant to serve. The walking paths are neat and well-lit, which makes
The facilities for maintaining loved ones' graves are very good. The landscaping of the open areas
The churchyard has always been a great example, and not least during
Christmas where Hafnarfjörður Cemetery plays a major role in setting the scene
A certain festive air to the place with beautiful lights on the paths of the garden. Cemeteries
Hafnarfjörður are considered a great honour and were therefore awarded the Honourable Shield of Neatness.
2019

An overview of the most beautiful and neatest
Gardens 2019

The most beautiful and neatest gardens in Hafnarfjörður 2019 are
the following, and we shall include here the review that was written about each garden
for themselves.

Fjóluhvammur 3

This garden has been beautiful for years. Clearly
Good maintenance and lots of beautiful and stately plants. The approach to the house is steep.
to visitors and passers-by. A beautiful and sheltered seating area by the house. This garden
plays a decisive role in the attractive appearance of Fjólugrund.

6b Gardarvegur

This is a veritable prize garden, it has been lovingly tended.
attention to every detail and a great deal of love and care has been put into the garden. The garden is
small but everything is well organised and each thing has its place. Access to
The furnishings, along with the house itself, are tasteful and tidy.

Heiðvangur 18

A very beautiful garden where it is clear that there is a great interest in
Gardening is in place. A diverse selection of plants and roses with a beautiful interplay.
decks, paved surfaces and grass. A small pond with water lilies and a stand of them.
Garden pavilion. Everywhere you look, there is great variety and all spaces are well thought out.

Hrauntunga 14

There is clearly a great interest in gardening here. Great
A great diversity of plant life and all the garden's maintenance is exemplary. Everywhere is
Every little detail has been meticulously crafted, and it's particularly pleasing to see how
resourceful owners have been and built a house on an old tree trunk.
The deck connects to the house tastefully, with a small house for the young people.
The decorum is exemplary and the craftsmanship is superb.

Lindarberg 52

A very neat and beautiful garden with great diversity in
vegetation. Once inside the garden, there are pleasant paved walking paths and
all the beds are well-tended and the garden as a whole is very tidy. Very beautiful and
A well-established garden in Setberg. Access to the house is attractive and gives a warm welcome to guests.

9 South Street

A lot of work has gone into this; the garden is modern.
with beautiful living areas with pleasant lighting and very beautiful plants in
different containers and pots. Ingeniously arranged, they create the living area.
A sort of extra room attached to the house. The vegetation is diverse and clearly
There's a great interest in gardening here.

Skipalón 5 – block of flats

A very pleasant and beautiful block of flats at Skipalón 5.
where the access to the house is very neat and the back garden was beautiful with well
A lawn with beautiful tree and shrub beds, and garden furniture for guests.
and the residents of the site. A small but beautiful play area is well integrated into the residential area. Beautiful
Summer flowers in all the beds. This plot is exemplary.