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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.
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Hafnarfjörður Town council consists of 11 municipal representatives. All town council meetings are broadcast live.
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Vesturkot preschool celebrates 30 years. Teamwork was at the top of the mind for Vesturkot’s principal Særún Þorláksdóttir when the milestone was celebrated last Friday. The oldest children sang for the guests to a great applause.
“Teamwork, enjoyment of life, freedom, happiness, friendship, love, ambition, understanding, patience and creativity are qualities that employees experience here in Vesturkot,” said Særún in a short speech to the party guests, former and current employees of the preschool and the town´s staff. She explained how the school had evolved and what was on their mind at this juncture as well as what the oldest children answered when they were asked about Vesturkot.
Særún Þorláksdóttir, principal of the kindergarten and Inga Þóra Ásdísardóttir, assistant principal.
“They said it was fun to be in the gathering hall and go out and play.” She read sentences quoted by the children. “He’s my friend. I love Vesturkot every day. I love him and I always want to be there.” They wanted cake, cars, milk and to enjoy time their friends.
“I’m incredibly proud of the school and all the staff here,” said Særún during the celebration. “Preschools, no matter what their orientation, always have the goal of making children feel comfortable, making them independent and socially strong to cope with life and the next level of school. Promoting creative thinking and caring about themselves and others.”
Vesturkot Preschool is located at Hvaleyrarholt in Hafnarfjörður. Nature is only a short distance away, as the ruffled lava is at the foot of the meadow and only a short distance to the beach. Around, 84 children between the ages of 18 months and six years are enrolled in the Vesturkot preschool.
Congratulations to everyone in Vesturkot!
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