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.
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The goal is that seniors in Hafnarfjörður can live independently for as long as possible. Social activities, exercise and various support is available.
It is important that seniors maintain their independence and can live at home for as long as possible.
The home support service provides help with housekeeping and personal hygiene which seniors or other adults in the household are unable to do. The service is available during day time, evenings, and weekends.
The service include:
You need to apply for home support on My Pages. A certificate from a professional, needs to be included in the application.
Other services that support seniors living on their own are driving services and day programs.
If you require more flexible service, you can hire employees on contract depending on what you need and receive direct payments from Hafnarfjörður. Service hours depend on your needs, up to 60 hours per month.
To apply for direct payments, you start by booking an appointment with a counsellor by calling phone number 585 5500.
Seniors and people with disability that own a home receive a discount on property tax.
To be entitled to a discount you need to:
Seniors with low income can also apply for rental social assistance housing with the municipality to be able to live on their own.
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