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.
Motion for Life (Lífshlaupið) is a health and motivational project from the Icelandic Olympic and Sports Association that appeals to all ages. In the motion for life project, all Icelanders are encouraged to consider their daily physical activity and increase it as much as possible, i.e. during leisure time, work, school and when choosing a mode of transport. The Health Town of Hafnarfjörður encourages all interested parties to participate!
In the Motion for life project, all Icelanders are encouraged to consider their daily physical activity and increase it as much as possible, i.e. during leisure time, work, school and when choosing a mode of transport. The Directorate of Health advises children and adolescents to exercise for at least 60 minutes per day and adults for at least 30 minutes per day. Further information on physical activity recommendations can be found on the Directorate of Health’s website. The Health Town of Hafnarfjörður encourages all interested parties to participate!
All physical activity may be recorded if it reaches at least 30 minutes in total per day for adults and at least 60 minutes in total per day for children and adolescents. Workplaces, schools and individuals are encouraged to participate and thus use the opportunity to strengthen the body and soul with daily motion.
On the Motion for life website you can find useful information. You can as well send an email to lifshlaupid@isi.is if you have any further questions or need any assistance!
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