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.
Here you can find information about resources for children and families provided by the Municipality of Hafnarfjörður
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 opening hours of the Christmas Village will be extended by two hours on Saturdays this year. It will be open from 13-20, allowing visitors to enjoy the Christmas lights and refreshments for longer.
Good news from the Christmas Village at Thorsplan! This year, we are extending the Saturday opening hours until 20, so visitors can enjoy the Christmas lights after dark. Tens of thousands of guests attending events in town, such as Sóli Hólm’s show at Bæjarbíó, can also start their evening in our festive village.
Hafnarfjörður municipality is reviewing applications and looking for the perfect mix of vendors for this year’s Christmas Village. Applications are open until October 1. See the requirements here.
The Christmas Village is looking for individuals, organizations, and businesses offering quality products and a diverse range of goods that clearly connect to Christmas traditions.
This year, the village opens on Friday, November 14th. It will be open throughout Advent on Fridays from 17-20, Saturdays from 13-20, and Sundays from 13-18. On Monday, December 22nd, it will be open from 17-20, and on Þorláksmessa (December 23) from 13-21.
The Hafnarfjörður Christmas Magazine 2025 is out! The Christmas Magazine is published in the same week that the Christmas Village…
The Hafnarfjörður Card, a new gift and prepaid card, will be launched by the Hafnarfjörður Marketing Office in collaboration with…
Polish rock music, graphics, readings, and ceramics will have their place at the Hafnarfjörður Library on Saturday. The library’s Polish…
You can now book a meeting with Valdimar Víðisson, the mayor, online. A button has been added to the front…
Yes, there will be something special in store, and everyone who attends can expect to have a lovely time at…
Hafnarfjörður swimmers have swum the farthest in the national campaign Syndum two years in a row. The campaign was launched…
The excitement is building. The Christmas Village is taking shape these days and opens on November 14th. “Every year we…
“It matters that our young people have a voice in our community,” says the prevention and leisure program coordinator. Dozens…
Hafnarborg has received a grant of 750.000 ISK from the Design Fund for the project Rúna, a type design. The…
People are strongly urged to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel due to continued snowfall in the Reykjavík area.
