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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The health town of Hafnarfjörður is advertising for teams that want to participate in a rowing race in the town harbor on Fishermen’s Day (Sjómannadagur) on Sunday, June 2nd. Workplaces, groups of friends, neighbours, sports groups and anyone interested are encouraged to get together and take part in the rowing competition. Each team consists of six team members and one captain. Team registration should be no later than May the 30th – training can start right away.
The health town of Hafnarfjörður advertises for teams that want to participate in a rowing race in the town harbor on Fishermen’s Day (Sjómannadagur). The day will be celebrated in Hafnarfjörður and all over the country, on Sunday June 2nd. It has been a tradition for over 70 years to have rowing races on this day and workplaces, groups of friends, neighbors, sports groups and all interested parties are encouraged to get together and take part in the competition. Each team consists of six team members and one captain.
At its peak, nine teams took part in the race – it would be a pleasure to break that record this year. Those interested are asked to contact Sunna Magnúsdóttir, project manager of culture and events in Hafnarfjörður, via email: menning@hafnarfjordur.is. The rowing boats are already available for the teams’ to start training, but all further information is provided through the email address mentioned above.
A lively and diverse program for the Fishermen´s day 2024 will be published soon.
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