In order to welcome you we have compiled information about your new hometown.
Get to know the town’s walking and cycling paths, activities and swimming pools but children under 18 get free access to pools.
Children and youth in Hafnarfjörður have access to good education, after-school activities and recreation activities.
Practical information about buses, waste collection, street cleaning, traffic, animal control and more.
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.
Check-out upcoming events, or register a new one.
Search for employees or available jobs in town.
Hafnarfjörður Town council consists of 11 municipal representatives. All town council meetings are broadcast live.
Here you can find the town's fees for children, sports and activities and support services.
Contact us with ideas, suggestions, problems or emergencies.
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Do you know of an individual between the ages of 18 and 40 who deserves recognition for their hard work? Nominations are open on www.framurskarandi.is and the nomination deadline is November the 10th. A special jury then reviews the nominations and selects ten outstanding individuals who will receive recognition.
Do you know of an individual between the ages of 18 and 40 in your area who deserves recognition for their hard work? Someone who is taking on challenging and noteworthy projects? Someone who has excelled in their field, been a good role model and given of themselves to society. Why not nominate the person? And you never know, with that they might be able to join a group of outstanding individuals. The JCI Iceland Awards are first and foremost a motivational award for young people who are taking on challenging and interesting projects.
Nominations are now open on www.framurskarandi.is and the nomination deadline is November the 10th. A jury then reviews the nominations and selects ten outstanding individuals who receive recognition for their hard work. One of these individuals will receive the Outstanding Young Icelander 2024 award, which will be awarded by the President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, at a ceremony on December the 4th, at the Sykursalur Hall in Gróska.
With this event, we are honoring young people between the ages of 18-40, for the great work they are doing. It is first and foremost a motivational award for young people who are taking on challenging and interesting projects. For the benefit of society and all of us. These young people are going to have an impact in the future.
For further information, please contact Margrét Helga Gunnarsdóttir, Project Manager of Outstanding Young Icelanders 2024 at JCI, via email: framurskarandi@framurskarandi.is
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