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 service center, cultural institutions, primary schools, kindergartens, and swimming pools of Hafnarfjarðarbær now have their opening hours for the holidays. Check them out to see when the institutions will be open for you.
The Hafnarfjörður Service Center at Strandgata 6 and the Customer Service Desk at Norðurhella will be open over the Christmas holidays, except on public holidays. The service center is open Monday–Thursday from 8:00–16:00 and Fridays from 8:00–14:00. The customer service desk is open Monday–Thursday from 8:00–16:00 and Fridays from 8:00–15:20.
Hafnarfjörður primary schools are closed over the Christmas holidays. Classes resume at the start of January. Opening dates may vary by school; check the relevant school’s website for details.
Hafnarfjörður kindergartens are open over the Christmas holidays, except on public holidays.
Happy Holidays to all residents!
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