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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This week, the Hafnarfjörður Parking Fund will begin placing warning notices on vehicles that are parked illegally in the town. The aim of the enforcement is to improve traffic safety, ensure accessibility, and promote better traffic flow for residents and visitors. Drivers are encouraged to park legally and show consideration in traffic.
This week, the Hafnarfjörður Parking Fund will begin placing warning notices on vehicles that are parked illegally in the town. Initially, only warnings will be issued to illegally parked vehicles, but in the coming weeks the Hafnarfjörður Parking Fund will begin imposing parking fines on vehicles parked in violation of regulations. The aim of the enforcement is to improve traffic safety, ensure accessibility, and promote better traffic flow for residents and visitors to the town.
Drivers are encouraged to park legally and show consideration in traffic. Through a joint effort, we can all help create a safer and more accessible town for everyone.
More information about the Hafnarfjörður Parking Fund
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