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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Hafnarfjörður welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy Easter with a diverse selection of activities. The town’s museums and swimming pools will be open with adjusted opening hours during the holiday. Check the opening hours.
Easter awaits you in Hafnarfjörður. There is much on offer, and you can enjoy visiting the town’s swimming pools and museums.
Two exhibitions are currently on view at Hafnarborg: Heiðvirðir einstaklingar by Weronika Balcerak and Lukas Bury, and Bergmál by Ragna Fróða.
Byggðasafnið (Pakkhúsið) will be open on the Saturday before Easter from 11:00–17:00, and is generally open on weekends at this time of year. There you can, among other things, see the dymblar that dymbilvika is named after.
Hafnarfjörður Library will be open on Saturday, April 4, over Easter, from 12:00–16:00. It is closed on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
The town’s swimming pools will have adjusted opening hours over Easter. Each pool has its own schedule. See below.
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Easter: Closed from Holy Thursday. Reopens Tuesday, April 7.
Easter is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy culture and outdoor activities. Whether you visit a museum, go swimming, or take a walk around the town, there is plenty on offer for the whole family.
Many interesting places are within walking distance of the town center, such as Hellisgerði, Víðistaðatún, Lækurinn and Hamarinn. Hafnarfjörður residents also enjoy the luxury of having Helgafell, Hvaleyrarvatn, Ásfjall and Ástjörn practically in their backyard.
Healthy Hafnarfjörður encourages residents to take a deep breath over Easter and enjoy togetherness and time outdoors with family and friends.
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