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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Now it’s time to enjoy. The health town of Hafnarfjörður encourages the people of Hafnarfjörður to take a deep breath during Easter and enjoy being together in the outdoors in the arms of family and friends. Our swimming pools and museums will be open as follows and everyone is welcome.
Opening hours in Hafnarfjörður’s swimming pools will be as follows during Easter.
Ásvallalaug
Suðurbæjarlaug Pool
Hafnarfjörður Swimming Pool
The health town of Hafnarfjörður is in many ways a unique town, not least for its vibrant and fun town centre, charming harbour area and good access to diverse and beautiful natural wonders. Many interesting places are within walking distance of the city center, such as Hellisgerði, Víðistaðatún, Lækurinn and Hamarinn. The people of Hafnarfjörður also have the luxury of having Helgafell, Hvaleyrarvatn, Ásfjall and Ástjörn in their backyard.
Primary schools in Hafnarfjörður are on Easter break. Traditional school activities will resume on Tuesday, April the 22nd. Hafnarfjörður’s preschools and after-school centres are open weekdays during Holy Week outside of the holidays. They will be closed from Thursday, April 17th to April the 21st. The same applies to Hafnarfjörður’s service center at Strandgata 6 and the service center at Norðurhella 2.
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