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 fifth Christmas Village weekend will be filled with treats and joy. There will be plenty of entertainment and so much to experience in our beautiful town.
Yes, the weekend will be beautiful in our Christmas Village. This fifth time will have its own magic and wonderful guests. Raddbandið saves Christmas tonight, Leikhópurinn Lotta performs at 16 on Saturday and the choir of Öldutúnsskóli, the anniversary choir itself, will be on stage on Sunday. We look forward to seeing you.
Do not miss the festivities in Fjörður where opening parties continue. Lemon will have a party on Saturday 13 December from 13 to 15. Dance and juice in celebration of the opening of Lemon in Fjörður.
Friday 12 December
Saturday 13 December
Sunday 14 December
But what can be found in the Christmas houses in the Christmas Village?
This is not all, because many food items will be on offer:
And all the sweets in the Christmas Village:
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