Young people

Youth houses offer a wide range of activities, courses and support for young people in Hafnarfjörður.

Role of youth houses

The role is to offer culture activities and services for young people in Hafnarfjörður. On one hand it’s recreation with preventative, pedagogical and cultural value. On the other, it’s to provide a venue for leisure and get-togethers with equals in a safe environment. The focus is on diversity and that all feel welcome.

The youths themselves drive the activities, while project managers oversee daily operations and professional work.

Operation of youth houses

The work is carried out in clubs, councils, group work, and short-term projects. The focus is getting young people to be active participants in the work, especially those who need special encouragement and support. An emphasis is on democratic working practices as well as strengthening self-esteem and social skills of young people, with equality as a guiding light.

Hamarinn

Youth house in the center of Hafnarfjörður for young people from 16–25 years.

  • Opnunartími
    All weekdays 09 - 23
Heitir pottar, sundlaug og rennibrautir í Suðurbæjarlaug

Kvöldstarfið

Leisure activities for young people with disability, ages 16–25

  • Opnunartími
    Monday 18–22
  • Wednesday 18–22

Músík og mótor

You don’t need to be a motor head or a musician to show up. Everybody is welcome to Músík og mótor!

  • Opnunartími
    All weekdays 17:00 - 22:00

Vinaskjól

Leisure activity service for 16–20 year olds with disability. Vinaskjól provides variety of leisure activities for young people with disability.

  • Opnunartími
    Every weekday 12–17