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.
Here you can find information about resources for children and families provided by the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður
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 town council grants funding each year to associations, companies, or individuals for activities and services that align with the municipality’s role. The application deadline is March 20th 2026.
The town council grants funding each year to associations, companies, or individuals for activities and services that fall within the municipality’s role or are otherwise considered to be in line with the municipality’s policies, priorities, and focus areas. Grants are allocated twice a year, and it is now time for the first allocation of the year. Allocation will take place in early May.
Applicants must have some connection to Hafnarfjörður. This may be through the permanent residence of individuals, through the event or project taking place in Hafnarfjörður, and or through presenting something related to the municipality. Institutions, companies, associations, and individuals may only apply once per year, and events or projects are not funded retroactively.
The rules on grant allocations can be found here in Icelandic
Applications must be submitted electronically through Mínar síður | Aðrar umsóknir | Umsókn um styrk til bæjarráðs In addition to general information, the following must be included in the application:
Assistance with registration is available at the municipal service center at 585-5500 or through the online chat on the municipality’s website, located at the bottom right corner.
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