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Hafnarfjörður hopes to secure financial and social security for all residents. Find out what support is available.
Enjoy culture in Bæjarbíó cultural house, at various museums or attend exciting events.
You can stay at great hotels, hostels or at a family friendly campsite in town.
You can find a lot of outdoors activities and various recreations in Hafnarfjörður.
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The Robin Hood Archery Society (Bogfimifélagið Hrói Höttur) is hosting free archery training with a focus on individuals with disabilities, from March 19 to the end of May.
The Robin Hood Archery Society (Bogfimifélagið Hrói Höttur) is hosting a 10 week archery training program with a focus on individuals with disabilities, from March 19th to May. The course is a part of increased access to sports for people with disabilities. The archery course will therefore be free of charge. All equipment is on site and there is good wheelchair access.
Age: 12 years and up.
Period: Around 3 weeks, in a group of 4.
Teaching days: Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 18.00 to 20.00
Price ISK: 0
Gender: All genders together
It is necessary, contact 896-5131 (Svenni) before registration to waive the fees that are regularly set for these types of courses.
Register here
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