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 speed limit on over sixty streets in Hafnarfjörður will decrease from 50 km/h to 40 or 30 km/h on the 22nd of May. The decision was made to increase the safety of pedestrians and cyclists — reducing the number of accidents.
The speed limit on over sixty streets in Hafnarfjörður will decrease from 50 km/h to 40 or 30 km/h on the 22nd of May. The decision was made to increase the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, as the number of individuals walking or cycling is steadily increasing with changing lifestyles.
The change is intended to reduce traffic accidents, air pollution and promote a better atmosphere in Hafnarfjörður. The town follows in the footsteps of neighboring municipalities, which have also lowered their speed limits. The decision, which is made by the Department of Environment and Planning in Hafnarfjörður, has been approved by the Chief of Police in the capital area and confirmed by Hafnarfjörður´s Town Council.
The impact of the decision was thoroughly examined before it was made. Preparation has been going on for about two years. A report by experts on the development of accidents in Hafnarfjörður states that by lowering the speed limit from 50 to 30 km/h, the number of accidents can be reduced by 25%. The number of accidents can be reduced by 11% by reducing the speed from 50 to 40 km/h. After the weekend, traffic signs in the town will be updated. Work starts on Tuesday and will take a few days. Now it is important to look more closely and be aware of the new the speed limits. Below you can see the changes by street.
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