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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Summer recreational courses are offered in all after-school centers in Hafnarfjörður. Registration for these fun courses has now been opened.
Registration for summer courses run by after-school centers is open from April the 7th, 2025.
The following have been opened for registration:
Registration takes place here
Summer recreational courses are offered in all after-school centers in Hafnarfjörður. Summer recreation includes a diverse program consisting of creative projects, games, exercise, exciting trips, swimming and joint events. The schedule may vary depending on which after-school center is chosen. Courses are available in all after-school centers from June 11th to June 27th.
Courses are offered in the after-school centers at Hvaleyraskóli and Engidalsskóli from June 30th to July the 18th and start again on August the 6th in Hraunvallaskóli and Víðistaðaskóli.
From August 6th to 22nd, a varied and constructive summer leisure time is offered in all after-school centers in Hafnarfjörður for children in the preschool graduation age group, 6-year-olds born in 2019.
The courses are similar to traditional summer courses, but great emphasis is placed on outdoor activities, exercise, health and a special emphasis is placed on playing a variety of games. The children will have the opportunity to get to know their after-school centre and the school’s local environment with the aim of increasing their safety and well-being at the beginning of their schooling.
You can also contact the relevant after-school center.
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