Hreiðrið við Lækinn is a new youth center in the Innovation Hub

A new youth center for ages 16–25

“We are just opening Hreiðrið við Lækinn. I am very excited about this new youth center for young people in Hafnarfjörður,” says Svala Eyjólfsdóttir, its new project manager, in Hafnfirska æska, the magazine of Fjarðarfréttir that came out today. “There is a good spirit in the house.” She says it is exciting to be located right in the Innovation Hub.

“There are endless possibilities to do whatever comes to mind. We already have a good team here in Hreiðrið and are excited for the winter,” says Svala. Hreiðrið is intended for people aged 16–25.

Cozy with plenty of possibilities

Bryndís Steina Friðgeirsdóttir, director of the Innovation Hub by the Stream, tells Fjarðarfréttir she welcomes having young people in this source of innovation and art.

“They are all welcome in this cozy place and can meet others of similar age. By having Hreiðrið in the Innovation Hub they can experiment with new interests. We have an open workshop for the youth where they can develop their artistic skills. They also have access to the tech lab and can practice their digital skills,” she says.

“It is important to have one place, to have roots beyond the phone community,” she says.

It is stated that the winter is something to look forward to, and Bryndís and Svala say that a new youth council for young people in Hafnarfjörður will also have facilities in the house. Music and Motor has set up its music section on the third floor.

Able to make music and podcasts

“We are also creating a space where anyone can come in and record music and podcasts. Our aim is to be a home for creative thinking, to let interests flourish and connect with people, to activate positive creative energy,” says Bryndís. “People can also just come, hang out and relax. This is a space for young people to come and create the atmosphere they want.”

But what awaits the young people in the Nest by the Stream?

• Comfortable sofa and game area
• Billiard table, soon a dartboard
• Possibility to start club activities
• Role-playing gamers on Thursdays

See Hafnfirska æska in Fjarðarfréttir here