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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Hafnarfjörður the health town (Heilsubærinn Hafnarfjörður) and Hress gym are hosting an event to promote the health of expectant mothers and women with infants on maternity leave. The goal is to increase their access to fitness. On Wednesday, the 17th of April, they are invited to come to class at the gym. The little ones are also welcome.
Do you want to improve your health and feel refreshed? The health town of Hafnarfjörður and Hress gym organize courses to promote the health of the townspeople and increase access to a healthy lifestyle. On Wednesday, the 17th of April, expectant mothers and women with infants on maternity leave are invited to come to class at the gym. Little ones who aren’t yet able to walk are welcome.
Coach Sandra Bjarnadóttir leads the class. She is a trained nurse, midwife and IAK trainer. She runs the Mother and Child class where she helps women in a healthy way return to shape, at a level that suits each one. The class consists of strength and aerobic exercises, performed with proper posture. Special emphasis is also placed on strengthening pelvic floor muscles, deep muscles, abdominal and back muscles.
There are good facilities for babies at the gym, where they can sleep directly outside the gym class, so you have easy access to attend to your child when needed. Inside are children’s chairs, blankets, play frames and more that you are free to use.
Register here.
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