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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On November 4th, an open house will be held at Norðurhella 4 from 09:00 to 15:00 where the following proposals can be reviewed:
Change to the local development plan for Ásland 4
The change involves converting 54 single-family house plots into 14 semi-detached houses and 14 townhouses. The number of apartments in the area will increase by 21. A residential core with 6–7 apartments is also planned. Comment period until November 27th.
Change to the local development plan, Vellir central area due to Tjarnarvellir 1
The change involves canceling the extension of the parking garage beyond the plot, and the floor layout will be modified. Comment period until November 27th.
Change to the local development plan, Skarðshlíð Phase 3 due to Tinnuskarð 24
The change allows increasing the number of apartments from 5 to 6, and one additional parking space will be added. Comment period until November 13.
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