In the summer of 2022, 14-17 years of age (born in the years 2005 - 2008) will get a job at Hafnarfjörður Work School. The Hafnarfjörður Work School offers fun and informative jobs for teenagers in the town. The role of the Work School is to provide employees with constructive summer jobs, along with education in a safe work environment.

Registration has been opened for after-school centers for the school year 2022-2023. The after-school centers in Hafnarfjörður are intended for children in the 1st to 4th grade and are operated in all primary schools in Hafnarfjörður. The role of after-school centres is to offer diverse leisure activities for students after the traditional school day. The work is based on choice, group work, workshops and outdoor activities. The aim of the after-school centres is that each child can flourish and develop in an environment characterised by warmth, security and respect.

A great opportunity to grow vegetables for all interested - individuals and families

Hafnarfjörður's family gardens are open to all residents and it is a great opportunity for families and individuals in Hafnarfjörður to grow their own vegetables, take care of it and harvest vegetables this summer. The vegetable gardens will be open at Víðistaðir and at Öldugata. The cost for one garden is ISK 1.579.- and for two gardens ISK. 2.632- Seedlings, seeds or other materials for cultivation are not included, but access to water and some small tools will be available. The gardens will be ploughed and will be allocated at the end of May.

The voter list in Hafnarfjörður for the municipal elections on 14 May 2022 is on public display in Hafnarfjörður Town Hall, service center, Strandgata 6, from 22 April 2022. Voters are encouraged to find out if their names are on the voter list.

The joint venture "Safe Housing for Everyone" was launched last October by the Housing and Construction Authority (HMS), the Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASI) and the Capital Region Fire Brigade (SHS), with the aim of mapping dwellings in commercial properties for fire prevention purposes. The capital region was the first area to be mapped, the details of which were published in a report.

...and together let's help keep them in order

Air has been installed in all four jumping pillows (ærslabelgir) that have been installed in Hafnarfjörður

• Víðistaðatún
• ÓlaRun Tún
• Stekkjarhraun
• Hraunvallaskóli

Residents and guests of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to take part in a short survey asking about issues related to outdoor recreation areas in town.

In the summer of 2022, Hafnarfjörður’s preschools will be closed for two weeks, from 18 July to 2 August. First day after summer leave is 2 August. Registration is now open.  

Minister of Health, Willum Þór Þórsson has decided that as of Friday 25 February all public restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted, both domestically and at the border. Thereby all rules regarding limitations on social gatherings and school operations as well as the quarantine requirement for those infected by COVID-19 are removed. Additionally, no disease prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated.

A storm is on the horizon and therefore it is important that people pay close attention to weather, road conditions and announcements from the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management. Today, in the greater municipal area an orange warning comes into effect from 16:00-19:00, which is followed by a red warning from 19:00-22:30. We encourage people to stay inside during the red warning.