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.
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.
Automatic translation by Google Translate. We cannot guarantee that it is accurate.
Important information for new families in town with children of all ages.
Compulsory school in Iceland is 10 years. All children 6–16 years of age have a guaranteed admission in primary school in Iceland.
Enrolment is open until February 1st every year, for schooling the following fall. Enrolment after that will decrease the number of available schools. Enrolling children in primary school in the place of legal residence is the responsibility of parents or guardians.
The primary schools in Hafnarfjörður are open to all children. Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the operations of the primary schools.
11 primary schools are operated in the town, 9 by the municipality and two independent: Hjalla Policy and NÚ. Further information on the operation of individual schools can be found on the school website of respective schools.
Was this content useful?
